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Celebrating Coonawarra’s world-class wine at regional festival: Bettison
The Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations’ program launched today at the National Wine Centre. From 1-20 October, festivalgoers will enjoy a range of degustation dinners, masterclasses, tastings, winery tours, and more. Festival highlights include the Coonawarra Golf Day, Pizza and Tunes at Raidis Estate, the International Cabernet Masterclass, as well as the longstanding Combined Wineries Cabernet Decade[nce] Tasting hosted by the Coonawarra Vignerons Association.
Rockhampton Zoo welcomes Green Wing Macaws, Poppy and Dahlia
Rockhampton Zoo has expanded its family with the arrival of two Green Wing Macaws, Poppy and Dahlia. The vibrant new additions have joined the Zoo’s resident Blue and Gold Wing Macaws. Councillor for Parks, Sports, and Public Spaces Cherie Rutherford said the duo, originally from Perth, are settling into their new home well.
Australia’s milk production continues recovery, as modest global supply growth forecast for year ahead: Rabobank
Australia’s milk production continues to recover, as global supply is forecast to grow at a modest rate in the coming year, Rabobank says in its newly-released Global Dairy Quarterly. In the Q3 report, titled Market Narratives are Shifting, the global agribusiness bank says positive – though modest – milk supply growth is expected from the world’s major dairy-exporting regions through the remainder of 2024 and in 2025.
Cudal Show, 8 September 2024
The Cudal Show will be held Sunday 8th September at the Cudal Showground, 125 Davys Plains Road. Our gates will open at 9:00 and the show will run to 3:00. We have several exciting events on hand this year.
Vital services continue for vulnerable women
Warwick – Killarney Uniting Church will carry on Protea Place’s work with at risk women in the Southern Downs. New name, new beginning. Now called Willow Tree 37, operating hours will be 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 37 Guy Street Warwick (look for the beautiful house next to the church) ... "We’re committed to continuing this legacy of care and support for women in need in our community": Sue Campbell, Uniting Church Communications leader.
Small homes get tick of approval
Already in Allora two small homes have been erected this year and occupiers are happy with the outcome. Following a recent survey on small homes, Southern Downs Regional Council considered the 491 survey submissions and resolved to implement .. changes to make housing more accessible and affordable...
Newstead energy: Community Q&A
Close to 50 members of the Newstead community participated in a question-and-answer session about the Newstead Community Energy Project on Thursday 22 August, following the launch of the new solar farm. Representatives from project partners Renewable Newstead and Flow Power were on hand to explain the thinking behind the partnership, some technological context and the benefits to consumers for joining the project.
Renewable energy in Newstead
Newstead hosted a horde of prominent politicians, TV crews and corporates in high-visibility vests last week at its innovative solar farm. Minister for Energy and Resources, the Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio, accompanied by Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards, visited on Thursday 22 August to officially open the Newstead Community Energy Project, initiated by locals under the banner of Renewable Newstead.
Golf tournament scores a hundred
Last weekend the Donald golfers celebrated a milestone in the club’s history when they hosted their annual three day tournament which was also their 100th – and what a weekend it was! ... Eighty golfers and ex-golfers celebrated Donald’s 100th golf tournament at a dinner on Saturday night with many of them coming back to Donald especially for the occasion.
Birchip Rifle Club turns 125
On Sunday, August 25, the Birchip Rifle club celebrated its 125th anniversary with a gathering of members and guests on the range for a barbecue lunch and presentations ... The first shoot was held on the 16th August 1899. These early shoots were fired using Martini Henry rifles ... Since the Birchip club changed to electronic targets it can now shoot all year around ...
Public Transport Levy explained
In response to backlash from outside of Toowoomba, where residents do not have access to public transport yet alone use it, Toowoomba Regional Council has published responses to frequently asked questions regarding the Public Transport Levy on the most recent rates notice. Part of the FAQ is as follows: Why has TRC included a Public Transport Levy on my rates notice? ... What is the Toowoomba Region Sustainable Transport Strategy 2023? ... Am I paying more in my rates because of this levy?...
The tango takes locals by storm
The Snowy Mountain Tango Festival took place, for the third consecutive year, on the weekend in Corryong. Steadily growing, it attracted more than 100 participants with dancers and performers coming from Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, as well as from Gippsland and the local region, including Albury/Wodonga, Batlow, Corryong.
Barham Rock ‘n’ Roll draws huge crowds
The biannual cluBarham Rock by the River Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival attracted 250 attendees from local and interstate to enjoy four days of live music and dancing ... The four days of entertainment were complemented by dancing lessons and the opportunity to buy the perfect attire or pair of swanky shoes to complement one’s moves on the dance floor.
Significant piece of Narrandera AFL history
A very significant local football photograph has come to light from Narrandera resident Ian "Rat" Rankin who found it from the period when his great-grandfather coached Narrandera in 1900. Only his great-pop’s name was on the back - Edward Armstrong ... Before this photo his great-grandfather coached the Australian Rules team at Gillenbah.
Biochar form of ‘recycled’ carbon now part of $5 billion market
Shaun Ossinger. The world biochar market is estimated to reach $5 billion dollars by next year more than 100 people were told at the recent South Coast Biochar Forum. Key speaker Professor Stephen Joseph told the Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee forum that biochar had huge potential to sequester carbon, improve plant and animal health and manage a host of waste streams in the process.
Cadets meet and greet Youth Minister
Serena Kirby. Denmark Senior High School emergency services cadets gathered last week for a meet and greet with Local Government and Youth Minister Hannah Beazley. Ms Beazley, who is also Emergency Services Minister Parliamentary Secretary, said the cadets program was the favourite thing in her portfolio.
Big future for little houses
Patricia Gill. The Shire of Denmark can approve the use of caravans and small houses for accommodation for up to two years on private property from September 1. The changes announced last week on Sal and Justin Bellanger’s Nornalup property aim to ease the housing shortage for seasonal workers and homeless people, and give an option while a house was being built or renovated.
Forestry Australia welcomes further definition of active forest management
Acting President of Forestry Australia Dr Bill Jackson says the paper answers questions around active management - and how it relates to forest management - by stating that active management is principally about human engagement in shaping forests and is deliberate tending of forests by humans for diverse purposes and goals relating to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem services and function including resilience.
Angry ants invade agriculture, horticulture and industry, devasting Australian crops and fauna if allowed to spread uncontrolled: Sundew Professional Solutions
Yellow Crazy Ants (Anoplolepis gracilipes) – which are now established in Australia –are one of the worst invasive species on Earth ... “A truly proactive approach involves everyone affected and in areas potentially affective taking control into their own hands to proactively eliminate at a local level all known and potential threats, such as ants being carried further afield on machinery and vehicles”: David Priddy, Sundew CEO.
