FOR the first time since 2013, less than 30 per cent of Queensland will be drought-declared.
Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Minister and Rural Communities Minister Mark Furner has announced he has accepted the recommendation of the Local Drought Committees (LDCs) to revoke several regions’ drought status from today, 1 March, due to the ongoing improvement in seasonal conditions since the start of the year.
The areas to have their drought status revoked are the Barcoo Shire Council, Central Highlands Regional Council, Rockhampton Regional Council, Woorabinda Aboriginal…
