In a year that began with floods and will finish with fire,
emergency fundraisers have grown rapidly, increasing by 35% during
2019. Many farmers seeking relief from extended drought conditions have
been compelled to turn to crowdfunding.
Year of publication, exhibition or creation
2019-12-17Type of creative work
Textual creative workGenre of textual creative work
Essay or articleRelationship with creative work
AuthorTitle of host publication
The ConversationPublisher or exhibiting gallery
The Conversation Media Group LtdPlace of publication, exhibition, or creation
Melbourne, AustraliaMedium
Online research-based news and analysis publicationElectronic location (URL)
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