A partnership between the The Australian Stock Horse Society (ASHS) and the ABC Country Hour Program has seen more support flow in for our rural community during the drought.
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For the first time ever, the ASHS Head Office in Scone hosted the Country Hour on Friday with a range of interviews with farmers in the area.
The program was broadcast all over the state, including Sydney, bringing the city and the country together.
As part of the broadcast, the ABC Red Cross NSW drought appeal raised $520,000, which has since reached more than the $1.2 million mark.
ASHS CEO David Gatwood said the broadcast was well attended with funds raised on a local level also.
“A gold coin donation and sausage sizzle raised $800 for the Lions’ Need for Feed Disaster Relief project,” he said.
“It was a really good day and I think the message got through loud and clear, particularly to people in the Sydney metro area, which is where it was broadcast for the first time.”
Caitlin Reid
Caitlin Reid is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, focussing on a range of topics including Tamworth Regional Council, education, property and entertainment. To get in touch, email caitlin.reid@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Caitlin Reid is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, focussing on a range of topics including Tamworth Regional Council, education, property and entertainment. To get in touch, email caitlin.reid@austcommunitymedia.com.au
