Longreach couple count their blessings in ongoing drought

Sally Gall
Updated November 23 2018 - 11:45am, first published November 5 2018 - 12:30am
COUNTING BLESSINGS: Harry Peacey took time off from his butcher's job to help his dad, Buckles Peacey, with shearing jobs at Laidlaw, Longreach. Pictures: Sally Cripps.
COUNTING BLESSINGS: Harry Peacey took time off from his butcher's job to help his dad, Buckles Peacey, with shearing jobs at Laidlaw, Longreach. Pictures: Sally Cripps.

Luck and a positive attitude has played as much a role in Ann and Lachlan ‘Buckles’ Peacey pulling through one of the harshest droughts western Queensland has endured as any management techniques they’ve been able to implement.

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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