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Drought relief for struggling Australian farmers

Mifugo yawakulima wa NSW yakabiliwa kwa ukame mkali

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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.


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By Samantha Beniac-Brooks

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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.

As the National Farmers' Federation says it will bring much-needed relief to farmers.


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