Drought relief convoy of trucks carrying hay leaves WA bound for stricken NSW farmers....
kiwijims said
04:19 PM Aug 13, 2018
A huge convoy of about 20 road trains laden with 2,000 bales of hay is en route from outback Western Australia to drought-stricken farmers in New South Wales.
About 16 trucks left Northam in WA's Wheatbelt early on Monday, with the remaining trucks to join them along the route.
The convoy will travel across the Nullarbor, a journey of more than 3,500 kilometres, arriving in Condobolin in NSW's Central West on Friday.
There's not much we can do from Western Australia usually, but this is something we can do so we put our hand up.
The massive cross-country aid effort, organised by the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) charity, includes 1,000 tonnes of hay worth $500,000 which is enough to feed 1,000 cows or 20,000 sheep for a fortnight.
If you are traveling on the Nullarbor, give these truckers plenty of room, give them a wave to show you care.
K.J.
Eaglemax said
04:48 PM Aug 13, 2018
A great effort
aussie_paul said
04:52 PM Aug 13, 2018
Fantastic support for our Nations food growers.
Aussie Paul.
Dougwe said
04:53 PM Aug 13, 2018
A convoy of trucks with hay from Tassie arrived thismorning on the good ship Spirit and the Toll ship as well KJ. I think 2 on the Spririt plus extra trailers and 3 on the Toll.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Monday 13th of August 2018 05:09:46 PM
kiwijims said
05:47 PM Aug 13, 2018
"Yep"" It's great to see all the States pulling together to help the Farmers,
Can you imagine going in to get a Burger and being told.... Sorry no Beef....Farmers all walked off the land !!!
K.J.
Desert Dweller said
05:13 AM Aug 14, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd5ZLJWQmss
kiwijims said
05:32 AM Aug 14, 2018
Here's an up to date report of the run.....
Drought relief convoy of trucks carrying hay leaves WA bound for stricken NSW farmers....
A huge convoy of about 20 road trains laden with 2,000 bales of hay is en route from outback Western Australia to drought-stricken farmers in New South Wales.
About 16 trucks left Northam in WA's Wheatbelt early on Monday, with the remaining trucks to join them along the route.
The convoy will travel across the Nullarbor, a journey of more than 3,500 kilometres, arriving in Condobolin in NSW's Central West on Friday.
There's not much we can do from Western Australia usually, but this is something we can do so we put our hand up.
The massive cross-country aid effort, organised by the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) charity, includes 1,000 tonnes of hay worth $500,000 which is enough to feed 1,000 cows or 20,000 sheep for a fortnight.
If you are traveling on the Nullarbor, give these truckers plenty of room, give them a wave to show you care.
K.J.
Fantastic support for our Nations food growers.
Aussie Paul.
A convoy of trucks with hay from Tassie arrived thismorning on the good ship Spirit and the Toll ship as well KJ. I think 2 on the Spririt plus extra trailers and 3 on the Toll.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Monday 13th of August 2018 05:09:46 PM
"Yep"" It's great to see all the States pulling together to help the Farmers,
Can you imagine going in to get a Burger and being told.... Sorry no Beef....Farmers all walked off the land !!!
K.J.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd5ZLJWQmss
Here's an up to date report of the run.....
Drought relief convoy of trucks carrying hay leaves WA bound for stricken NSW farmers....
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-13/drought-relief-convoy-leaves-wa-bound-for-nsw-farmers/10113044
K.J.
-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 14th of August 2018 05:36:28 AM
-- Edited by kiwijims on Tuesday 14th of August 2018 05:53:05 AM