Walkamin horticultural order among many wanting personal protective equipment

Sally Gall
Updated April 1 2020 - 10:49am, first published March 31 2020 - 5:30pm
Kerrie Richards' Merino Country factory at Shailer Park has turned to the full-time production of face masks made of Merino wool. Picture supplied.
Kerrie Richards' Merino Country factory at Shailer Park has turned to the full-time production of face masks made of Merino wool. Picture supplied.

Queensland wool garment maker Merino Country is rapidly repurposing its business and machines into the production of masks in order to help meet demand from the public for personal protective equipment.

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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