$7.51m raised by Nine appeal

Nine’s Nine’s Drought Relief Appeal raised $7,510,534 by 4pm when its Live Farm Aid Telethon ended from Dubbo.

Nine’s broadcast began at 5:30am anchored by Today from the NSW regional town with network personalities in its Sydney phone room. Queensland was also represented with live crosses from Warwick.

A small but loyal crowd joined entertainers performing in Dubbo, hosted by Today and Today Extra presenters. Nine highlighted stories of hardship while hosting a local carnival event.

Nine’s Drought Relief Appeal began earlier this month.

Need For Feed: www.needforfeed.org or 0459 444 111
CWA of NSW: www.cwaofnsw.org.au or (02) 8338 1595
CWA of QLD: www.qcwa.org.au or (07) 3026 1220

Donate Now todayshow.com.au 1800 732 165 or at any Westpac branch (during business hours).

Updated: Karl Stefanovic, said: “What a privilege to spend the day with farmers and their families. To hear their stories and to see their struggle has been so humbling. This was an incredible event to be a part of and the response from people right across Australia was awesome. I want to thank every single person who gave their hard earned dollars to help our farmers. And I want our farmers to know our coverage of this crisis will continue.”

Nine indicates a final tally of $7,670,857.