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Convict tokens exhibit at Warwick Art Gallery

An emotive and poignant exhibition, Convict Tokens, which explores the enduring connection between the convicts who made these tiny mementos and those they left behind, are on display at Warwick Art Gallery ...

Hynam Woolshed Black Tie Ball raises $41k for RFDS

Emily Clark. On March 29 this year, the inaugural Hynam Woolshed Black Tie Ball was held at the iconic Hynam Woolshed, generously provided by the Schultz family, to raise funds for the local branch of the RFDS and to provide a special occasion to bring our community together.

Mayor welcomes Cargill takeover

Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has expressed support for the recent acquisition of Teys Australia by US-based food and protein powerhouse Cargill. Given that a significant portion of the local workforce is employed at the Teys facility in Naracoorte, mayor Ross emphasised that the longstanding partnership between Teys—and now Cargill—and the community would continue to thrive.

Teys bows out

Teys Naracoorte facility, which currently employs 475 workers, will not experience any major changes to staffing levels following its recent acquisition by American food and protein industry giant Cargill ... the acquisition will have no "significant impact on roles" at the Naracoorte site, addressing concerns about potential workforce changes.

Video celebrates turtle heroes and their epic quest

From humble beginnings to a thriving conservation movement, this year TurtleCare Sunshine Coast will celebrate its 20 year anniversary. See rare, behind-the-scenes footage of little miracles hatching and environmental champions at work in an uplifting video dedicated to an inspiring Sunshine Coast volunteer group.

Shellharbour’s incredible whale tales

Whale watching is in full swing in Shellharbour with numerous sightings occurring this month, including some incredible drone footage from Bushrangers Bay caught by local ORRCA volunteer Ty Peters.

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Co-operative and mutual sector poised for further growth after strong year: BCCM 

Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector has ambitions to emulate its UK counterpart’s planned doubling in size, after recording an 8.4 per cent increase in annual revenue. The latest National Mutual Economy Report (NME) … shows continued resilience by the sector against a backdrop of on-going global volatility and stabilising inflation.

Webinar: Integrated Planning in Australia’s Marine Estate, 26 June 2025

The lack of an integrated planning framework for the management of Australia’s marine estate is emerging as a major challenge for development of the Blue Economy. In this webinar, possible approaches to overcome these challenges will be discussed.

Clubs battle for survival

Often the social hub of rural communities, footy clubs play a critical role in connecting people and engaging them in sports. Now, Golden Rivers Football League Clubs Face an uncertain future following the release of recommendations from the Northern Futures Project (NFP).

Summerwave Sundays comes to Cohuna

This Sunday June 22, will be a great day of entertainment in Cohuna as four hours of free music gets underway from 2pm at the Big Cohuna Stockyard, headlined by the up and coming band Velvet Bloom as a part of their debut album launch tour.

Border Vet Barham: Navigating change with relocation and expanded services

Border Veterinary Clinic in Barham, NSW, is undergoing a significant transition to better serve its clients and enhance service offerings. With the recent sale of their current Barham premises, the clinic is relocating to a purpose-built facility due to open later in the year.

Whiskee business paying off

Forget Kentucky and the Scottish highlands and the names whisky and whiskey, right here on the Darling Downs, Cambooya's Rusty Mill Distillery is bringing Whiskee to the world ... Careful not to reveal any trade secrets, business manager Nevill Fox said Whiskee is a uniquely Australian crafted spirit.

Remembering a night at the ‘flicks’

In the mid 1950s the old weatherboard Athenaeum Hall in Corryong was to be demolished, to make way for the new Memorial Hall. Bill Newman owned the projection equipment and showed movies in the old hall on a weekly basis.

Victorians dominate first race meeting of season

Sean Cunningham. Victorian raiders were the star turn at the Narrandera Race Club's race meeting on Saturday with Wangaratta-based trainers winning four of the seven races on the card. Jockey Alice Kennedy saluted the judge in the second race with Lightning Lizard ($4) for Wangaratta trainer Ben Brisbourne.

Councils say farmers still need more help

Rural Councils Victoria (RCV) has acknowledged some breakthrough wins delivered by the Victorian government's Drought Response Taskforce, while warning significant challenges remain unresolved. The government has agreed to speed up access to interstate fodder, expand fodder delivery routes and fast-track kangaroo control permits for rural landholders.

Tee to green

With a maximum forecast of seven degrees, five dedicated (or crazy) golfers hit the fairways in clearing drizzle to contest a stableford event played off the red tees. It was a welcome return to form for the winner Lance Noonan, carding 33 points on the adjusted handicaps.

Clifton hosting 150th township celebrations

In under two weeks time, the Clifton & District Historical Society will host its 150th Anniversary of Clifton Township celebrations, set to attract interest from all around. The event is to be held on the Clifton Museum grounds, 46 King Street, Clifton on Saturday, 28th June 2025, from 10am to 3pm.

Greers and their gear

Members of the Greer family, a familiar sight at the Cambooya Rural Fire Station, had a stall at the recent Pittsworth Women’s Shed open day. Nathan and Emma Greer of Felton’s Coral Tree Lavender and Cattle Farm were selling lavender products.

Revamped Coolamon Hotel now open for business

Coolamon Hotel has now reopened with a cocktail bar, glasshouse dining area and terrace after being out of action for five years. New owner Craig Patterson said the end result was worth the challenge.

Water workers edge closer to 4 day work week

Continued bargaining dispute proceedings have brought Riverina Water workers one step closer to trialling a four-day work week if they accept their employer's proposal. A "rigorous" long-running dispute process involving Riverina Water and its employees aligned with the United Services Union (USU) and Electrical Trades Union (ETU) is slowly beginning to de-escalate after "dramatic" moments of industrial action.

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