Shires hosting significant mining activity are among those listed for disaster assistance following flooding last week. Assistance for counter disaster operations and to repair roads and other essential public infrastructure is being provided through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The additional five LGAs include Barcoo, Burdekin, Mackay, Whitsunday, and Winton. Related: Video of the swollen Burdekin […]
