Analyst covers the hot topics
Three questions raised repeatedly at farmer forums in Cecil Plains and Moonie last month reflect the current mood of southern Queensland croppers, according to...
Merino breeders sashed in Sydney
The Hacker family’s Merino sheep heritage shone at the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2022 where fourth generation breeders Phillipa and William placed in...
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...
Herd improvers on offer
The 2025 Brisbane Valley Santa bull sale will be held at the Toogoolawah Showgrounds on Wednesday, 17 September commencing at 12:30pm, where 65 quality,...
