Record Drought-Declared Throughout The State of Queensland

LONGREACH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: Carley Walker, 7, balances on a hose coil during a daily afternoon walk at her family property 'Rio Station' on March 18, 2014 in Longreach, Australia. Queensland, Australia's second-largest state, is currently suffering from its widest spread drought on record. Almost 80% of the region is now declared affected. The Australian government recently approved an emergency drought relief package of A$320m, of which at least A$280m is allocated for loans to assist eligible farm businesses to recover. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)