Stimulus for drought ravaged communities is being praised by a policy expert, but he's worried about a new loan package.

More money will be made available for local councils, as well as a cash injection for upgrading regional roads.

The Federal Government's assistance will also allow farmers and small business to take on low-interest debt.

Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Institute for Resilient Regions Executive Director Geoff Cockfield:


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Stimulus for drought ravaged communities is being praised by a policy expert, but he's worried about a new loan package.
More money will be made available for local councils, as well as a cash injection for upgrading regional roads.
The Federal Government's assistance will also allow farmers and small business to take on low-interest debt.
Rural reporter Eddie Summerfield caught up with Institute for Resilient Regions Executive Director Geoff Cockfield:
 Subscribe to the National Rural News podcast: http://bit.ly/RuralNewsPodcast

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