NORTHERN New South Wales farmers will soon receive some much-needed drought relief with four trucks full of hay, molasses, bags of feed and food hampers.
“We have a property in Tenterfield, Wunglebung, and we have campers staying on our property and started raising money for drought by selling firewood to our campers,” Ms Wood said.
“We’re hoping people will get on board and we can go a bit further west of Tenterfield.” Ms Wood said this way people know their donations are going directly to farmers.
“All the money is donated and the transport is donated.
“But no, I’m not a farmer and it’s times like this when I think I’m glad I’m not.” Bundarra cattle farmer David Lonergan was the first to receive a load of hay from Mr Newell.
“This is our first year of owning this property.” Mr Lonergan said the group came out with their families and they all had a nice barbecue.
“I think the biggest thing is we found out that we’re not out here alone and there are people out there to help you.” Mr Lonergan said having the barbecues has been just as much help as receiving the donations.
“Tim and Brett have donated their homes for people down here who want get away for the weekend.
“People in the community wanted to donate but didn’t want to give it to the big charities because they don’t know where it goes,” he said.
“Personally I want to thank the community for what they’re doing because it’s really helping.