Drought stricken families miss out on school funding

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Nationals Member for Lowan, Emma Kealy MP has criticised an Andrews Labor Government funding program which is designed to provide a one-off drought assistance payment to students. Ms Kealy said the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) program which provides grants of $375 per student, was only being made available to students who attended schools…

More help needed for drought affected areas

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Nationals Member for Lowan Emma Kealy MP has slammed the Andrews Labor Government for drip feeding help to Lowan’s drought affected families. “It has been four long, dry months since the Premier, Water Minister and Agriculture Minister promised all sorts of assistance but it is taking far too long for real relief to reach drought-stricken communities,” Ms Kealy said. “It’s baffling…