Support for NSW farmers battling a crippling drought is pouring in from across the state.
People as far north as Tenterfield, as far west as Broken Hill, as far south as Albury and along the coastline are putting their hands
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The Maitland Mercury launches statewide petition to help farmers
It has been five months since the Mercury started the campaign to help Hunter farmers survive the drought.
And today we go one step further and launch a statewide petition – with the assistance of our sister mastheads from right across NSW.
The
…Scone Thoroughbreds Junior Rugby League the first sporting club to jump on board Rural Aid’s Buy A Bale campaign
IT’S going to be a tough winter for local farmers as they move into the second consecutive cold season with little rain having hit the paddocks.
But, in a unique partnership and show of community spirit, the Scone Thoroughbreds Junior Rugby League Club is
…A helping hand for those in need
HELPING hands came from an unexpected place for a local farmer this week, with city-slickers ditching their suits and office chairs for a pair of gloves and wire cutters.
Nine workers from global software company IRESS made the journey from …
Newcastle Jockey Club’s Buy A Bale Hunter race day hay delivered to drought-stricken farmers
Money raised at Newcastle Jockey Club’s Buy A Bale Hunter race day has transformed into loads of hay for struggling drought-stricken farmers.
The first truck load was delivered to Martindale, west of Denman, on Thursday afternoon.
HELP: A truck loads of hay
…Buy A Bale needs your Help
Rural Aid’s Buy a Bale campaign has been delivering much needed hay to drought-stricken farmers right across the Hunter region, but now they need your help.
There are around 100 truckloads of hay to be delivered to farmers who need …
Rural Aid Black Tie and Boots ball at Club Maitland City to help Upper Hunter and Lower Hunter Farmers
Caitlin Hipwell has donned her best boots – and a fancy dress – to help Hunter farmers.
And the Maitland Showgirl is urging the Hunter to step up and do the same.
YOUR CHANCE TO HELP: Maitland Showgirl Caitlin Hipwell will
…NSW CWA president Annette Turner calls for more drought support
The Country Women’s Association has long fought the battle for a fair go.
And with the latest statistics showing more of the state is dipping into drought the group has called on the NSW government to act quickly to protect the food
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