Federal government's new drought assistance includes more Riverina councils and frees up water for Murray irrigators

Anthony Bunn
Updated November 7 2019 - 10:30pm, first published 5:30pm
Offering help: Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the lecterns addressing the media in Canberra. Watching over them are Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie, Water Resources and Drought Minister David Littleproud and Education Minister Dan Tehan.
Offering help: Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the lecterns addressing the media in Canberra. Watching over them are Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie, Water Resources and Drought Minister David Littleproud and Education Minister Dan Tehan.

THE drought, from a federal government perspective, has officially hit Albury's doorstep with Greater Hume Shire receiving a $1 million in aid.

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Anthony Bunn

Anthony Bunn

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