Stock-based north west businesses keep cash flow through NT drought

Sally Gall
Updated June 4 2019 - 7:06am, first published June 2 2019 - 3:30pm
Big squeeze: Cloncurry Saleyards joint manager Nathan Keyes believes business through the yards will be well below average in the short term. Pictures: Sally Cripps.
Big squeeze: Cloncurry Saleyards joint manager Nathan Keyes believes business through the yards will be well below average in the short term. Pictures: Sally Cripps.

It's a harshly ironic situation but a drought is what's bringing work and an income to many of the businesses that deal in livestock affected by the February weather event in the north west.

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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