A prolonged drought in Australia is having a devastating impact on children and forcing them to "grow up" prematurely, a UN report warns.
Large parts of eastern Australia have endured severe drought for months, crippling farming communities.
Children in these areas are resilient but endure a growing psychological toll, said the UN's children's agency.
Many children have "long and stressful" days that involve witnessing strain on their parents and animals, Unicef said.
"Workloads for children on and off farms have increased substantially, leaving little time for schoolwork and almost no time for play, sport or other recreational activities," the agency said in its report.
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