Budget drought package draws mixed local, state reaction

Carolyn Millet
Updated June 13 2018 - 6:34pm, first published 4:30pm
DRYING UP: A familiar sight to many in the region - a dried-up dam - just outside of Manilla. Photo: Gaye Johnson
DRYING UP: A familiar sight to many in the region - a dried-up dam - just outside of Manilla. Photo: Gaye Johnson

THERE has been mixed reaction to yesterday’s drought funding news, some saying the measures will help, others saying it’s only helping farmers into more debt.

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Carolyn Millet

Carolyn Millet

Senior journalist

Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.

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