DROUGHT-stricken communities will be at the centre of a relief campaign across Sunraysia pubs and hotels this weekend.

As part of The Great Northern Let It Pour campaign, 1000 kegs will be donated to 100 venues across Victoria including the Grand on Deakin, Irymple Hotel and The Sandbar.

The campaign, which aims to raise funds and awareness for drought-affected areas, raised more than $1 million...