Safety course for quad bikes
TAFE Queensland South West in Warwick is set to run an Operate Quadbikes course on Monday 23 May.
There are plenty of things anyone who...
Thunderstorms, downpours predicted
By TERRY WEST
THIS month the eastern parts of Australia are predicted to have above average rainfall.
Indian Ocean temperatures are still staying above average...
Hot and wet December
By TERRY WEST
AFTER the last few weeks of hot weather and storms, Mother Nature brought some relief in the way of cooler temperatures. These...
Batten down the hatches
SUMMER may not be officially here but Queensland’s summer storms have begun.
The Southern Downs and surrounding regions have been struck by the first storms...
Indonesia cattle quota surges
SOUTHERN Downs farmers can breathe a sigh of relief with Indonesia to boost Australian cattle imports.
After going back and forth for the last few...
Cows respond to sound
By DANE LILLINGSTONE
RESEARCHERS have discovered that cows may be trained to respond to sound.
The revelation would open up the possibility of teaching cows to...
Trans–Pacific Partnership finalised
IT HAS been announced that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been settled, opening up additional export opportunities across the country.
Australian red meat and livestock...
Warmer days ahead
WITH spring, temperatures are finally warming up across the Southern Downs with maximum temperatures currently resting between 20-25C.
A new high in the Great Australian...
Equine vet expands
Warwick Equine Veterinarians is a 100 per cent equine practice servicing the Warwick region and has now announced a regular run around the surrounding...
Funding boost for budding farmers
THE Federal Government has announced a $500,000 boost to the next generation of farm leaders.
A range of initiatives will be supported with the funds...
Youth ponder global food challenges
LAST week Canberra hosted the World Youth Agriculture Summit with 100 young people aged 18-25 from 33 countries in attendance.
The summit was an opportunity...
Tansey takes the crown
This year’s Queensland polocrosse season has come to an end with a hard-fought final between traditional rivals Tansey and Warwick.
The Cunningham Polocrosse Club hosted...
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Granted more playtime
The Pademelon Playgroup was a burst of colour and excitement on Tuesday 14 May, as they unveiled their brand-new play equipment.
This upgrade was made...
