Cloncurry drought forum urges education help, public service reinstatement

Sally Gall
Updated October 9 2018 - 3:32pm, first published 1:30pm
Leading the way: Cloncurry mayor, Greg Campbell, speaking to the job losses being faced by rural communities. Picture: Sally Cripps.
Leading the way: Cloncurry mayor, Greg Campbell, speaking to the job losses being faced by rural communities. Picture: Sally Cripps.

The cost to communities in lost public service jobs, and the burden of educating children in an environment of negative cashflow were emphasised at the Cloncurry section of the state drought review.

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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