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Farmer-focused mental health toolkit funding boost
An online portal aimed at helping improve the wellbeing of farmers and their communities is being expanded, thanks to a $200,000 Marshall Liberal Government grant.
The $200,000 funding injection from the $21 million Drought Support Package will be used to further develop the ifarmwell website, which provides practical information for farmers about ways of coping with challenging and difficult circumstances.
Minister of Primary Industries and Regional Development David Basham said industry has embraced the online toolkit during these challenging times.
“The health and wellbeing of our farmers is paramount as they work through these challenging times, particularly with the ongoing drought,” Minister Basham said.
Cough up for parking Drivers may soon have to fork out to park at another Airlie Beach carpark as it is recommended councillors implement paid parking in the carpark next to the Whitsunday Sailing Club. The proposed fees will be in line with fees currently charged at the Port of Airlie, Coral Sea Marina and Airlie Beach Lagoon Precinct carparks. The cost will begin at $3 for zero to two hours and parking permits will also be available at $174 for 28 days, $874 for six months and $1398 for a year. Agenda documents state the installation of paid parking in the area will enable the Parking and Infringement Integrated Management System project to be finished.