Snapshot of a Deadly Drought

Instructions:
1. Read the newspaper clipping below: Snapshot of a Deadly Drought.

2. Select a drought-affected area in NSW over the past three years.

3. Identify the location and include a map (source for map).

4. Explain how this drought may have been caused.

5. Describe specific impacts caused by this drought.

6. Recommend possible solutions by banks, governments and communities to
provide relief for these areas.

SNAPSHOT OF A DEADLY DROUGHT

? Nearly 60 per cent of the state is in drought, an area of about 41 million hectares

? 2014 is on track to be one of the hottest years on record
? Rainfall in October was below average for 88 per cent of
NSW

? 55 per cent of farms in northern NSW have recorded
negative cash incomes in 2013/14

? This is expected to rise to more than 60 per cent in 2014-15

? Average farm business debt increased by 12 per cent in
northwest NSW in 2013-14

? There is a 70 per cent chance that El Nino will be declared
in coming months, suggesting the drought will get much worse
Daily Telegraph 22.12.14

Use In-text referencing
Provide a Referencing Page. Include at least 8 different sources.

Australian Studies A – Environmental Issues
“Snapshot of a Deadly Drought”
Research Task Resources
DATABASE ARTICLES
The articles listed below are available from eLibrary and the Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre. Both databases can be accessed from the Library Studysmart site. The Library staff can assist you if you are unsure how to access and search the databases.

AUTHOR
TITLE

DATABASE

Butt, Nathalie
Australia’s gum trees could ‘tip over the edge’

ANZRC

Arthur, Chrissy
Call for moratorium on banks foreclosing on drought-stricken family properties in western Queensland
eLibrary

Cruel New South Wales drought highlights mental health needs

ANZRC

Cai, Wenju
Did climate change-induced rainfall trends contribute to the Australian millennium drought?

eLibrary

Smith, Dingle

Drought, climate and policy

ANZRC

Drought counselling service funding for western New South Wales extended
ANZRC

Agus Santoso Cai, Wenju
Drought in store as El Niño’s western cousin to grow stronger

ANZRC
Glenday, James
Drought package: $300 million in funding to be unveiled for NSW and Queensland farmers
eLibrary

Taylor, John
Drought stricken Queensland farmer welcomes banks decision to ease the burden of debt

eLibrary

Mitchell, Patrick O’Grady, Anthony
Drought, tree death and the carbon balance

ANZRC

Haxton, Nance

El Nino inevitable: Queensland headed for even bigger drought

eLibrary

Extra money announced for drought-stricken farmers in NSW
eLibrary

Farmers cautiously welcome NSW drought package

ANZRC

Coote, Gavin
Grazier welcomes NSW water security funding but says more access to low interest loans needed
eLibrary

Townsend, Samantha

Heartfelt help for battling farmers

eLibrary

Cai, Wenju

Indian Ocean linked to bushfires and drought in Australia
ANZRC
Low-interest loans available to help drought recovery in Queensland
ANZRC

No end in sight to drought, as weather bureau forecasts drier and warmer February to April

ANZRC

NSW scraps drought declarations

eLibrary

Townsend, Samantha
The pain of waiting for rain to fall
eLibrary
Askew, Louise E. Sherval, Meg
Short-term emergency or recurring climatic extreme
ANZRC
Kotey, Bernice
Small business innovation in the hostile environment of Australia’s drought stricken rural communities
ANZRC
Townsend, Samantha
They need our help
eLibrary
CLICKVIEW VIDEOS
You will find some excellent videos on the topic in the Australian Studies A folder in the college ClickView collection.
Australian Studies / Australian Studies A / Drought
ClickView is available on all college computers. You also have an online account for access outside the College. If you are not sure how to access ClickView the Library staff can assist you. You can also access ClickView with the app.
LANDLINE WEBSITE LINKS
Landline is a weekly program on ABC Television which looks at Australian rural issues. They
have done some excellent reports of drought. You can watch them online at the following
locations:
Tears from the Sky; 22/2/2015
https://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2015/s4184849.htm
Young filmmaker documents effects of drought; 16/2/2015
https://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2015/s4181119.htm
A Dry Debate; 8/2/2014.
https://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2013/s3940776.htm
Bittersweet; 30/3/2014.
https://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2014/s3974350.htm

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