Drought support is about more than money says one Burrumbuttock Hay Runner participant

Sally Gall
Updated March 31 2017 - 4:42pm, first published 11:36am
You're welcome: Western Queenslanders, such as these Blackall school students, have been happy to see the generosity of donated hay roll into their towns. Picture: Sally Cripps.
You're welcome: Western Queenslanders, such as these Blackall school students, have been happy to see the generosity of donated hay roll into their towns. Picture: Sally Cripps.

A southern New South Wales truck driver has responded to the suggestion that the money donated for Burrumbuttock Hay Runners fuel costs be directed directly to drought-stricken communities, saying the visits meant so much more than a cash handout.

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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