South Burnett feeling the effect of drought as summer heats up

Sally Gall
November 30 2016 - 10:50am
Dry argument: A mob of Dorper cross ewes, bought as part of a diversification strategy, are waiting out the drought along with Cameron and Lisa Shannon on their Boondooma property. Photo: Sally Cripps.
Dry argument: A mob of Dorper cross ewes, bought as part of a diversification strategy, are waiting out the drought along with Cameron and Lisa Shannon on their Boondooma property. Photo: Sally Cripps.

South Burnett landholders Cameron and Lisa Shannon are among those forced into the time-consuming process of seeking Individual Droughted Property declarations, following the government decision to revoke the shire’s drought status in May.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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