Community Drought Support Program News Today

Queenslanders living in drought-declared areas are benefitting from financial relief and events and activities in their communities thanks to the...

Cough up for parking Drivers may soon have to fork out to park at another Airlie Beach carpark as it is recommended councillors implement paid parking in the carpark next to the Whitsunday Sailing Club. The proposed fees will be in line with fees currently charged at the Port of Airlie, Coral Sea Marina and Airlie Beach Lagoon Precinct carparks. The cost will begin at $3 for zero to two hours and parking permits will also be available at $174 for 28 days, $874 for six months and $1398 for a ...

Premium Content Subscriber only Groups, clubs, local councils and not-for-profits in drought declared regions can apply for a share in $5 million worth of funding in a bid to support drought affected communities. The Palaszczuk Government launched application process for the latest round of the Community Drought Support Program on January 18 to support the 67 per cent of Queensland battling drought. As at December 1, 2020, there are a total of 41 council areas drought declared and four partia...