Can Fall Army Worm become resistant
Well, it is official that I can confirm that some folks used lower rates of various insecticides against Fall Armyworm over this last summer....
Planned burn operations underway at Boondandilla State Forest
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has begun planned burn operations at Fox Park within Boondandilla State Forest, as part of an annual hazard...
Ambassadors workshop ideas
Past, present, and future Rural Ambassadors came together at High Country Droughtmasters in Eskdale on Saturday 6 April to share ideas, experiences and lessons...
It’s getting harder to beat the heat
A new survey from Sweltering Cities has revealed the serious impact that this summer’s heat has had on Australians’ health, with the survey receiving...
Interim report backs mandatory Code of Conduct for Food and Grocery retailers
The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes the interim report reviewing the adequacy of the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, saying the recommendations would help...
Celebrate mum at Community Gardens Mother’s Day markets
The Goondiwindi and District Community Garden Mother’s Day Market is fast approaching, with the fun, family day planned for Sunday, 12 May from 8am-12noon.
Community...
New resources to grow the next gen of ag workers
A range of new resources released earlier this month will help teachers and advisors encourage young people to consider a career in Australia’s constantly...
New roundtable to address rural surgery waitlists
Australian Medical Association (AMA) Queensland is convening a new Roundtable to examine growing elective surgery wait lists in regional and rural areas and identify...
Ash Barty named new First 5 Forever ambassador
Sporting legend Ash Barty will add her star power to State Library of Queensland’s successful play-based learning initiative First 5 Forever.
Ash’s new role as...
2024 Australian Cotton Conference to cultivate excellence
The Australian cotton industry will gather on the Gold Coast from 6-8 August 2024 to network, learn and unite around the theme “Cultivating Excellence.”
With...
Motel crime the worst of the worst . . . It’s destroying our...
Motel crime has become the preferred method offence for our youth offenders with motels in Goondiwindi being hit dozens of times in the last...
Farmer in Focus: Hamish Holcombe
Hamish Holcombe is a die-hard sheep lover and regenerative ag (regen ag) farmer, who after selling out of his farming business, “Merriba’, halfway between...
Midwest Fabrication recognised is ag industry leader
A tale of family business turned national success story, Midwest Fabrications has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Award in...
