YEAR IN REVIEW: The endless Bruce problem
There is no thoroughfare across Australia that generates as much discussion as the Bruce Highway.
The highway, spanning some 1679km in length from Brisbane to...
Positive ag outlook for 2025
One of the nation’s major agribusinesses, Rural Bank, predicts more favourable conditions for Queensland producers following an increase in the state’s rainfall expectancy at...
Celestial V70 beats ‘nuclear’ weather for Syd-Hob win
NSW yacht Celestial V70 has toasted overall victory in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race after piercing "nuclear" weather across Bass Strait.
Skipper Sam Haynes...
Petrol price cycles doubling down cost-of-living pain
Longer cycles for petrol prices are adding to the increased cost of living for Australian motorists, with calls for an investigation to examine competition...
Drowning warning after couple dies saving daughters
Australians have been reminded to play it safe in the water over the New Year period after a series of deaths, including a couple...
Love my Lilly Pillies
Throughout Central Queensland, chances are you've spotted a splash of vibrant pink, purple, or red berries gleaming in the sun, often clustered among glossy...
QLD rejects national cat management plan
The Invasive Species Council has expressed disappointment following the Queensland Government’s unexpected withdrawal from what was shaping up to be a unanimous endorsement of...
Ag Briefs
MLA’s Sheep Genetics program goes from strength to strength
The Australian sheep flock is continuing to experience genetic gain driven by ongoing improvements in the...
Queensland rural producers buck national trend to report slightly improved outlook heading into year...
Queensland’s primary producers have bucked the national trend this quarter, recording a slightly improved outlook heading towards the end of the year, the...
Be alert for parasites
External livestock parasites, Buffalo flies and cattle ticks are the greatest concern for Queensland and New South Wales farmers.
Australian producers spend over $290...
2025, perhaps a year of ‘Turning the Tide’?
I hope everyone is managing to find a little downtime with family and friends as we head into the festive season.
Thought I’d reflect a...
Support on cancer journey
Rockhampton mum Kellee Clinton says she doesn't know where she would be today without Redkite, who stepped in to help after her son Tye...
The power of prevention
Preventative – adjective; designed to keep something undesirable from occurring. Also known as preventive.
Without much more said, the Oxford Dictionary pretty much sums up...
