Regional Drought Resilience Plan approved

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Aug 22 2025 Updated 20 hours ago

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Projects within the Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Regional Drought Resilience Plan are now underway thanks to successful funding from Australian and NSW governments. PHOTO: Christine Little

A community-led Regional Drought Resilience Plan can move forward with the backing of the Australian Government.

Forbes Shire Council, in partnership with Parkes and Lachlan shire councils, has secured funding under the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program, jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the NSW Government.

This requires councils to work at a regi...

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