PM says government's policy has industry support, while NFF says more must be done to develop a national drought plan.

If the Flinders Shire Council can scientifically prove the sustainability of an alluvial water source close to its 15 Mile irrigated agriculture project, it predicts 10,000 to 20,000ha of high value crops could be added to Hughenden's economy.

North west Queensland racing fans donned their finery on October 12 for the Cloncurry Cup.