Regional Drought Resilience Plan activated

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Aug 14 2025 Updated 11 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 and be activated now that it has the backing of the Australian Government.

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

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