Farming
REFLECTIONS OF A SOLDIER SETTLER No 1
Border Post Friday, May 18th 1928 REFLECTIONS OF A SOLDIER SETTLER No 1 I have been again studying the contents of that little grey book, a copy of which was sent to every fruit grower in Queensland in 1923. During
USQ- at QCWT Stanthorpe is at Queensland College of Wine Tourism.
The Queensland Government is funding free courses for 2017 Year 12 Graduates. This means fee free training for eligible students. The Year 12 Fee Free courses available at QCWT are: • FDF20111 Certificate II in Food Processing • SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations • SIT30616 Certificate III in Hospitality To find out more details, contact Catherine or Fiona at QCWT
Stanthorpe Ute Show February 2018
Stanthorpe Ute Show Sunday 4th February 11am to 14pm. Nominations close 11am. Judging 11:30, presentations approx 1:30. Sunday is Free Entry in the gate to all competitors Entry via gate 4 on Club Rd QCAS Classes $10 first category, $5 thereafter, Street Ute, Chicks Ute, Bns Ute, 4×4 Work Ute, Feral Ute. Fun Events $5. Chicks Bns, Loudest 6, Loudest
The Soldier Settler Project Complete
Why is our settler big? The Pikedale Soldier Settler Scheme was the biggest in Queensland, both in area, and number of men involved. It was one of the first, and the most notable for creating a harsh regime for these inexperienced settlers. The failure rate was incredibly high but not because the men did not work or try to
The Soldier Settler Project
Launched at Cottonvale on November 10th 2017, the Soldier Settler Project will become a noted icon on the Granite Belt for all visitors to stop and see. Much detail has been included in the planning of this project, and each part of the tableau and surrounds is symbolic. This will be easily seen and understood by any child, hence the
Snakes and hot humid weather – local awareness.
Living in a rural community, we should all know that snakes are a normal part of everyday life. At least for those of us not in the middle of town, and even then on rare occasions, we spot the beasts out in the yard as they make their way elsewhere. The hot and humid conditions presented this Summer thus far
SDRC Council Weekly News – for 02/16/2017
Latest news from Council website: Council engages legal representation, Potential action against GrainX Southern Downs Planning Scheme – New area for intensive animal industry and special industry Southern Downs Planning Scheme – Changes to Rosehill Road Abattoir Overlay and more… ============================================================= ** Council engages legal representation (qld.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=e4cd1ed47273e0faf61018938&id=966ae13770&e=592c374eff) ———————————————————— Potential action against GrainX Read on » (qld.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=e4cd1ed47273e0faf61018938&id=762860c32c&e=592c374eff) ** Southern Downs Planning Scheme
ALERT – Severe to Extreme heatwave conditions weather alert for Darling Downs & GraniteBelt.
Eastern Australia swelters under widespread heatwave conditions Issued: Tuesday, 10 January 2017 Severe to extreme heatwave conditions are forecast to continue for eastern Australia for several days, with widespread temperatures in the low to mid-40s. Forecast temperatures are well above average for southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, and have triggered Severe to Extreme Heatwave conditions on the Bureau’s
BACKPACKER TAX comes into effect 1st January 2017
The 15 per cent rate came after a long and drawn-out political fight, which ultimately saw a compromise deal between the Coalition and the Greens. From 1 January 2017, all backpackers will pay 15 cents income tax from the first dollar they earn. The government had previously said the tax rate for nonresidents of 32.5 per cent would apply from