Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Drought relief for struggling Australian farmers

Black cows walk across a dry, rocky ground
Photo: Brook Mitchell Source: Getty Images AsiaPac

The Turnbull government has announced a new $190 million package for farmers as they struggle through what's being described as one of the worst droughts of the past century. The funding, which includes a boost for mental health services, takes the federal government’s drought response to $576 million.


Published

Updated

By Samantha Beniac-Brooks, Sofija Petrovic

Source: SBS



Share this with family and friends


The Turnbull government has announced a new $190 million package for farmers as they struggle through what's being described as one of the worst droughts of the past century. The funding, which includes a boost for mental health services, takes the federal government’s drought response to $576 million.



Latest podcast episodes

Follow SBS Serbian

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

Serbian News

Stream now