Curious eye to the sky
When tuning into space radio, you might expect to hear the likes of Across the Universe by The Beatles or Elton John’s Rocket Man.
Instead...
Country proud, giving back
Born and raised on a cattle property south of Roma, teenager Heather Proud understands the power and influence of the regions.
The daily hustle and...
Stanbroke scores trifecta
Stanbroke is celebrating a hat-trick of wins in the Darling Downs Best Beef Brand title.
Announced at the fifth annual Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise...
Mental health message
AS a rugby league superstar Greg Inglis inspired junior players and thrilled young fans but it’s his career post-football that is significantly impacting lives.
Believing...
Farmers unite in push for chemical reductions in farming
Soil scientist Dr Oliver Knox has applauded Darling Downs cotton growers for using minimal chemicals on pests and weeds and natural fertiliser to achieve...
A winning formula
The crucial connection between grower and agronomist was highlighted at this year’s Darling Downs Cotton Grower (DDCGI) awards.
Brookstead-based Johannes and Scarlett Roellgen, “Tyunga” -...
TSBE welcomes five new board members
Five new board members took their place at the table for the first time at the Toowoomba and Surat Basin annual general meeting in...
Learning from pandemic
A community-led initiative - born out of a successful response to the Covid-19 pandemic - is taking bold steps to improve the health of...
Oh my gourd! Giant reward for a giant Ekka pumpkin
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) has opened entries for its iconic Giant Pumpkin competition, supported by Pillow Talk.
The competition offers more than $3400 in...
New era at The Grove
The world’s largest herd of performance-recorded Shorthorns began as a dream of an aspirational 14-year-old living in a tent beside the Condamine River at...
Sixteenth time’s a charm for Louise
On her 16th attempt Central Queensland campdraft competitor Louise Comiskey claimed victory in the esteemed Condamine Bell.
Riding her 12-year-old mare Zaharah, Mrs Comiskey of...
Breaking records… and hearts
“Too much of a good thing“ has robbed Queensland of a record winter grain crop this year, according to the latest Rabobank forecast.
In...
Solid season tipped
Cotton picking continues in central Queensland, with producers cautiously optimistic despite a slow start to the season.
Emerald grower Aaron Kiely, Deneliza Downs, was one...
