Drought continues in the South Burnett with assistance still available
The recent wet season in Queensland has resulted in five local government areas having their drought status revoked including
Logan City Council, Redland City Council, Gold Coast City Council, Goondiwindi Regional Council and Charters Towers Regional Council. Although the recent wet weather has eased the burden on the regions listed above, the South Burnett still remains a drought-declared region with assistance available to those adversely impacted.
Financial and social support is available for farm families, businesses and rural communities to help prepare for, manage during and recover from drought. Find out if you are eligible for drought assistance at https://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/drought.
The South Burnett community are encouraged to be prepared and understand South Burnett’s drought situation via the drought declaration map at https://longpaddock.qld.gov.au/drought/drought-declarations/.
Currently a prototype Combined Drought Index (CDI) is being developed to measure a combination of Australia’s drought indicators and reduce the inaccuracies in declaring drought following isolated weather events. The CDI is available at https://nacp.org.au/drought_monitor.
South Burnett Regional Council Mayor Brett Otto said, “Council is working hard to find permanent, long-term solutions to ease the burden of this drought in the South Burnett. Water security is important for our community’s quality of life and the sustainable future of our regional industries.”
For further information regarding the drought declaration contact the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries on 13 25 23 or visit the DAF website.
