North west region anticipating drought decisions this month

Sally Gall
Updated May 7 2019 - 10:18am, first published May 6 2019 - 5:45pm
Storms in the Hughenden region prior to February's monsoon event. Weeds are mostly what has grown in many places since the rain, according to the Flinders shire mayor.
Storms in the Hughenden region prior to February's monsoon event. Weeds are mostly what has grown in many places since the rain, according to the Flinders shire mayor.

Flinders shire mayor Jane McNamara has cautioned drought committees in the north west against drawing lines on maps as they prepare to advise the state government on whether drought declarations should remain.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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