Queensland farming bodies and local councils are pushing back against proposed federal changes to disaster recovery funding, which would drop the commonwealth contribution from 64% down to 50%.

Richmond Shire Mayor John Wharton joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that the 14% funding cut will leave regional councils unable to repair infrastructure—such as his shire's $30 million in flood damage - ultimately driving up grocery prices for everyday consumers.

Queensland farming bodies and local councils are pushing back against proposed federal changes to disaster recovery funding, which would drop the commonwealth contribution from 64% down to 50%.
Richmond Shire Mayor John Wharton joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that the 14% funding cut will leave regional councils unable to repair infrastructure&mdash;such as his shire's $30 million in flood damage - ultimately driving up grocery prices for everyday consumers.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.