Heatwaves have exacerbated the effects of the ongoing drought: DPI

Sahil Makkar
February 12 2019 - 8:00am
UP IN THE AIR: Parkes farmer Neil Westcott missed out on the benefits of recent dramatic storms in the Central West.
UP IN THE AIR: Parkes farmer Neil Westcott missed out on the benefits of recent dramatic storms in the Central West.

Central West farmers who are going through one of the worst droughts in 100 years didn’t get what they needed from recent thunderstorms and rainfall in the region.

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Sahil Makkar

Sahil Makkar

Digital Journalist

Hi, I am the regional reporter for Fairfax Media. I track news and community-related issues in the Central West especially the Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes local government areas. If you wish to share any news or feedback please feel free to get in touch with me at sahil.makkar@fairfaxmedia.com.au