About the episode
To the devastating bushfires sweeping across Victoria and Southern New South Wales. First we’ll hear from Victorian Farmers Federation President, Brett Hosking. He’ll provide an update on the biggest challenges farmers are facing, he says a coordinated community and fodder support efforts are underway to get help to those who need it most. We'll head to North East Victoria, where fodder donations have started rolling in for those hit by the Longreach bushfire Then to Euroa, where locals are loading utes full of food and water supplies, to ensure farmers are getting access to the essentials. You’ll hear from the Horsham Rural City Council mayor and Natimuk farmer Brian Klowss, who has lost 90 per cent of his family farm. Close to 20 Wimmera residents spent the weekend at the Horsham town Hall emergency relief centre following the fires that destroyed several homes in Natimuk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
