Farmers ‘struggling to keep up’ after lack of winterseason rain dries out Tasmanian soil

As a sixth-generation farmer in Tasmania’s south-east, Brad Grattidge has seen his fair share of droughts. If you walked through his property, those conditions might not seem apparent today but that changes when he digs just below the grassy surface. “There’s no subsoil moisture whatsoever,” Mr Grattidge said. “We’ve had 195 millimetres of rain for the…

Havingahardtime aged care sector states soldiers crucial in COVID fight

Australia’s peak body for aged care companies hasactually flagged the sector will requirement aid from defence workers beyond its September extension date. Key points:Aged care centers with COVID-19 breakouts can get help from the Australian Defence Force Peak body states personnel lacks will mostlikely continue beyond September A Stawell aged care center that gotten assistance states […]