Australia: Federal Government Announces $14 Million Relief Package for Toxic Algal Bloom
The cry for help from South Australians over the state's sick coastlines has finally been heard, with the federal government stepping in with a $14 million assistance package to aid in dealing with and recovering from the devastating algal bloom.
The funding announcement came as federal Environment Minister Murray Watt visited South Australia and one affected area.
"[The assistance package] will involve, as I say, science and research, business assistance, clean up of beaches and community awareness," Watt said.
However, specific details regarding the...
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