Grazier shot 400 head of cattle, then himself

[the_hawk*]

Why is no one supporting our farmer

Why is Tony ignoring the issue

Lifeline has confirmed a shocking report of a grazier who committed suicide after he ran out of feed for his 400 head of cattle.

He tried to have them moved elsewhere but was told they were too weak to travel so he shot the animals before shooting himself.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/21426470/farmers-desperate-for-federal-help-as-towns-run-dry-in-outback-d...

[twinkles**stars]

where is all ths money going to come from to save our famers car industry SPC etc?

My heart goes out to farmers who are struggling but what is the answer? Our climate is cruel but we have no control over that.

[*mrgrizz*]

why the need to make everything about politics?

the report said no rain since march 2012, wasn't that Julia's watch?

[the_hawk*]

it could come from the forien aid budget, surly we owe it to our own first before donating to others, would you let your children go hungry so you can look good by donating to charity?

It could come from money that support new football ovals, is footfall realy that important, they are rather chewy to eat.

[the_hawk*]

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@*mrgrizz* wrote:

why the need to make everything about politics?

the report said no rain since march 2012, wasn't that Julia's watch?

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And now its getting desperate on Tony's watch

And if its not up to the government of the day to take care of those that cant look after themselves who's job is it?

[lind9650]

There should be an organisation in every State that collects donations for Farmers Aid.

Things like surplus hay from farmers with a good crop. Dry feeds from some producers. Money from non-farming people and gift vouchers from the big Supermarkets.

All those things could be stored and recorded. Then when dire straights hit some farmers in any State, the others could rally together and distribute what is needed to desperate farmers to help them over the worst hurdles.

No Government needed, just the willingness of the Australian people to help, and it is proven that Aussies will flock together to avoid such disaster as Hawks OP.

Erica

[*mrgrizz*]

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@the_hawk* wrote:

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@*mrgrizz* wrote:

why the need to make everything about politics?

the report said no rain since march 2012, wasn't that Julia's watch?

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And now its getting desperate on Tony's watch

And if its not up to the government of the day to take care of those that cant look after themselves who's job is it?

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maybe the farmers should look out for themselves.........they do us no favours.

in WA we are going to see abboitors close or reduce production this year. why because they have sold lamb live overseas.

never mind the fact that in previous years they have been paid above the market price as a show of support.

this year they had a record grain harvest......do you think they will save some of that money for future years?

[freakiness]

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@*mrgrizz* wrote:

why the need to make everything about politics?

the report said no rain since march 2012, wasn't that Julia's watch?

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Did Julia stop the rain?

[*mrgrizz*]

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@freakiness wrote:

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@*mrgrizz* wrote:

why the need to make everything about politics?

the report said no rain since march 2012, wasn't that Julia's watch?

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Did Julia stop the rain?

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did Tony?

[crystal-gems]

At least the farmer had the compassion to shoot his stock and not leave them to starve to death.