Livestock concerns as record flooding hits sodden state

Livestock concerns as record flooding hits sodden state

Floodwaters are yet to recede but attention has already turned to recovery in a sodden state amid concerns hundreds of thousands of livestock have been lost.

The flood and flood disaster hits the ranching sector of Ascension of Guarayos, whose leadership reports the death of more than 2,000 heads until this Friday, much of these by drowning.

Flood recovery support for western Queensland

Image: Inge/stock.adobe.com  The Federal and Queensland Governments are extending disaster assistance to seven western Queensland councils to support recovery efforts after widespread flooding.   Barcoo, Boulia, Bulloo, Diamantina, Longreach, Quilpie and Winton Councils will receive support through the joint federal-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for response, clean-up and recovery.  Councils have reported significant damage…

Entire settlements submerged as historic floods batter Queensland, Australia

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Counting the losses: The toll Qld flooding will have on sheep producers

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Producers anticipate severe stock losses due to western Queensland floods

Quilpie farmers anticipate devastating stock losses after intense rains. Affected areas are still awaiting aerial inspections.