A city in the heart of cattle and sheep country, with a strong industry and residential mix at its heart, Tamworth in NSW is coming good after the longest drought on record. The drought was so severe, it shocked the city and its residents and furthered the community’s determination to be drought ready for the future.

We learn how councils in rural cities and towns prepare for longer and more severe periods of drought.

In this episode we hear from:

• Tracey Carr, Sustainability Coordinator, Tamworth Regional Council
• Councillor Col Murray, Mayor, Tamworth Regional Council.