As part of a country renowned for “drought and flooding rains”, the Western Plains has certainly experienced both in recent times.
Regional Drought Resilience Planning has just been launched by the Far North-west Joint Organisation (FNWJO) as a way of preparation for future drought events. The program includes seven councils in the Western Plains Economic Region; Cobar, Bourke, Brewarrina, Walgett, Coonamble, Warren and Bogan Local Government Areas…