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Improving valuations of rural land with carbon farming projects
A recent study conducted by the Carbon Market Institute (CMI), in collaboration with AgriFutures Australia’s Carbon Initiative Program, has shed light on the detrimental...
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NIGHT BOWLS POPULAR AT CLIFTON
Night Bowls at the Cliton Bowls club continues to draw a good crowd of enthusiastic bowlers. On Thursday evening...
Community divided over flexible school hours in Southern Downs
The Southern Downs community is split over the introduction of flexible study options by the Queensland State Government.
The move, which aims to provide...
Demand for hay takes off as drought and bushfire conditions bite
Australian farmers are requesting donated hay at a phenomenal rate.
In the last month, farmers have contacted Rural Aid requesting more than $1 million...
Downs most hospitable
The Southern Downs has recently been honoured as one of the most hospitable towns in Australia, following Airbnb’s platform upgrade that includes revamped ratings...
Davis Shield demolition
Warwick had a disastrous start to this year’s Davis Shield representative cricket competition losing by 35 runs in a rematch of last season’s grand...
How high can the bidding go?
Dealer: W Vul: E/W
NORTH
♠ AJ65
♥ J
♦ KQ654
♣ J82
WEST EAST
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It’s in the bag for Christmas
A recent survey has revealed that 39 percent of Australian women are concerned about affording Christmas presents this year.
In response to these financial...
Coles growing mo-mentum
Coles supermarkets are stepping up to support the leading men’s health charity, Movember, with a range of special products available in stores and online...
An expensive hour’s work for councillors
At a meeting that lasted less than an hour, the Southern Downs Regional Council approved more than $14 million across just three projects for...
Who is running in 2024?
As the 2024 Southern Downs Regional Council election approaches, speculation is mounting about who will run for re-election or step up to the plate....
Capital help for parks in bushfire season
Rangers and rural firefighters from Canberra have joined forces with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers to combat bushfires raging in national parks...
Holiday reading to help them get ahead
Helping your primary school child learn to read is an essential and rewarding journey that sets the foundation for their academic success and lifelong...
