Farmers urged to seek help after hailstorm damage
Farmers on Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland who have lost millions of dollars worth of crops in a hailstorm are being urged to contact the State Government for help.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/03/3234413.htm
Councils plead for funds to fix flood-hit roads – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Three mid-north South Australian councils say they cannot properly repair flood damaged roads without state and Federal Government funding.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/01/3232404.htm
Farmers seek emergency fund – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The Tasmanian Farmers and Grazier Association is lobbying the State Government to set up an emergency fund for farmers affected by natural disasters.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/17/3219356.htm
Farmers seek emergency fund – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The Tasmanian Farmers and Grazier Association is lobbying the State Government to set up an emergency fund for farmers affected by natural disasters.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/17/3219356.htm
Revolutionary 'LifeStraw' to assist during floods – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
A Sunshine Coast-based charity group is working to supply water purifying devices to the State Government for use during emergencies.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/06/3209398.htm
Desal consortium may seek compensation – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
The group behind Victoria's desalination plant may seek State Government compensation for the effect of
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/26/3200334.htm
Councils share in flood funds – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
More State Government help has been given to eight flood-affected councils, including four in north-west Victoria.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/04/15/3192079.htm
DSE gets extra firefighters for planned burns
The State Government has announced an extra 123 firefighters for the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/02/22/3145601.htm