Kimberley pastoralists fear property damage, stock losses from floods will be severe
1 year, 11 months ago

Kimberley pastoralists fear property damage, stock losses from floods will be severe

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Kimberley pastoralists face a nerve-racking wait to assess the extent of livestock losses and infrastructure damage from record flooding across North West Australia this week. Key points: Pastoralists are nervously waiting for an opportunity to assess the damage to their properties after extensive flooding in the Kimberley Former tropical cyclone Ellie led to the Fitzroy River reaching a record of 15.8m at Fitzroy Crossing The industry expects livestock losses and property damage to be severe Former tropical cyclone Ellie's lingering presence in the Central Kimberley led to the Fitzroy River reaching a record height of 15.8 metres at Fitzroy Crossing — forcing residents of the town to be evacuated. Pain felt across industry Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen's Association chairman Jak Andrews said the industry was likely to suffer heavy losses. "That's the second defence force aircraft full of defence personnel to provide on the ground support," he said.

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Kimberley pastoralists isolated from markets as flood-damaged roads leave abattoir, live exports inaccessible
1 year, 11 months ago

Kimberley pastoralists isolated from markets as flood-damaged roads leave abattoir, live exports inaccessible

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Pastoralists in Western Australia's north are facing an uncertain season, with extensive road damage across the Kimberley leaving markets inaccessible. Key points: Road damage has left Kimberley pastoralists cut-off from the region's only major abattoir Markets are expected to change significantly, with the Kimberley divided and live export channels cut The northern cattle industry faces an uncertain season as it …

Kimberley flooding stock losses could be in tens of thousands, as emergency management plan triggered
1 year, 11 months ago

Kimberley flooding stock losses could be in tens of thousands, as emergency management plan triggered

ABC  

An emergency management plan for flood-affected Kimberley pastoralists, who have sustained heavy stock losses, has been triggered by the West Australian government. "I met with Kimberley Meat Company … and our biggest concern is to make sure they can keep operating," Ms Jarvis said. Ms McClymont said while stock losses were inevitable, her operation had also likely lost equipment worth …

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