Extra hotel rooms, more jobs for North West Queensland after flooding

Victoria Nugent
Updated March 25 2019 - 5:46pm, first published March 22 2019 - 11:30am
A work camp established at Julia Creek for Queensland Rail workers.
A work camp established at Julia Creek for Queensland Rail workers.

Richmond and Julia Creek are reaping economic benefits including extra jobs and accommodation thanks to an influx of workers following the north west floods.

Victoria Nugent

Victoria Nugent

National sheep and wool writer

National sheep and wool writer for ACM's agricultural publications. Former livestock editor for Queensland Country Life. Send your story tips to vnugent@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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