Little school’s big results
The athletically-blessed gene pool that has swirled through North Star Public School for generations has once again left others in its wake.
Boasting just 20...
Working towards safety
Goondiwindi cotton grower and practising psychologist Chantal Corish is aiming to create safer working environments on cotton farms.
Ms Corish has recently received a scholarship...
Grant ‘life changing’
“Life changing” is how Patricia Eats from The University of Queensland’s School of Veterinary Science describes winning an AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant.
The...
Generations of opportunity in agribusiness
For decades, Bassingthwaighte family matriarch Louise has seen her children and grandchildren thrive and prosper in various Santa Gertrudis stud cattle businesses - and...
Nurse’s drive for change recognised
A Jackson child health nurse has been named the 2022 Queensland AgriFutures Rural Women’s award winner at a ceremony in Brisbane.
Rebecca Bradshaw was recognised...
PT Blueboys have got you covered
A late night emergency call to the “middle of nowhere” to change a diesel truck’s coupling connection inspired Darren Dillon to invent, patent and...
Mawarra Ultra Star steals Hereford show (and sale)
What a way to celebrate your Hereford stud’s 90th birthday.
Tom Nixon, Devon Court, Drillham, west of Miles, paid an eye-watering $130,000 for a Hereford...
Taroom Show a big success
Record attendance, strong competition through all agricultural classes and fine weather underpinned the success of the Taroom Show in 2022.
“It was exceptionally successful,” said...
Trackside at Roma Easter races
Roma Easter Races were all set and the crowds filled the stands on 16 April at the Roma Turf Club.
See more of the...
Drag racing an Easter In The Country highlight
Roma Easter In The Country Drag Racing was fast and furious over the Easter weekend.
The two day race event on Easter Saturday and Sunday...
Stampede action at Roma Speedway
Roma's Speedway over the Easter Weekend drew in huge crowds from all around.
The race heats were fast and the track was in perfect condition...
Roma’s Easter In The Country Rodeo
Roma's Easter In The Country Extreme Rodeo was all action with the crowds enjoying the thrills and spills of a Rodeo on 17 April....
Weather trouble ahead
This year has already seen late frosts and heavy rain, and now the latest prediction from the Bureau of Meteorology BOM is for our...
