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Farmers want more areas declared disaster zones
14 Nov 2005
The Carbonne, Wellington and Parkes shires have been declared disaster areas after widespread flooding and storms caused an estimated $16million damage to crops fences and houses. President of NSW Farmers’ Association, Jock Laurie urged the state government to include more areas in the state’s central west in the declarations and praised the aid package for farmers in the affected areas that includes low interest loans to primary producers, small businesses, and voluntary organizations impacted by the disaster, as well as grants to local councils.
The Australian, 12/11/05
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