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The class war against farmers
Traditionally when the Australian Labor Party gets serious about winning elections, it looks to the grownups in the right wing of the party to provide the leadership that will appeal to the centre of Australian politics. Unfortunately, it seems this time around, things are different, as Australia now has its first Prime Minister who hails not just from the left, but the hard left of the ALP.
Koala Conversations – two weeks of ideas, dialogue and action: Friends of the Koala
Koala Conversations, a dynamic series of events dedicated to koala conservation, is set to captivate communities across the Northern Rivers region. From the 18th to the 31st of May, a multitude of engaging activities and educational opportunities will unfold, culminating in the Koala Conversations Forum at Southern Cross University on the 1st of June.
Tennant & District Times, 10 May 2024
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Wild dog program controls hybrid animals
Libbe Paton. The North East Wild Dog Action Group has been petitioning for wild dog control and 3km Livestock Protection Buffer (LPB) to continue as is. The opposing argument by pro-dingo activists is debatable, with many believing the dingo is native to Australia and questions are being raised. What is a dingo? What is a wild dog? What is a hybrid dog?
Message delivered at public hearing
A federal government review has heard that poor telecommunications in regional communities can jeopardise lives and impact on people’s livelihoods. Federal Member for Indi, Helen Haines, hosted the Regional Telecommunications Review in Benalla last Friday which was attended by more than 50 people, many of whom spoke about the challenges they face.
Homes for Queenslanders – Modulars provide new homes for Hughenden: Scanlon
The first families have moved into four, two-bedroom factory-built modular homes in Hughenden, as the Miles Government delivers its Homes for Queenslanders plan. The Hughenden modular homes were built in Hutchinson Builders’ factory in Toowoomba.
Demons feel the heat
Cudgewa inflicted maximum damage on Corryong in a 178-point rout on Saturday to sit alone on top of the ladder with a very healthy percentage. The Blues flew the blocks with a nine-goal first term, cruised through the second quarter and then piled on another nine goals in each of the last two quarters for a huge win.
500 trauma teddies
It takes the members of the Westbrook Trauma Teddies Group one year to knit 500 trauma teddies, making a heartfelt difference in the lives of local children experiencing trauma. This year’s teddy making has been assisted by a grant of $824 from Toowoomba Regional Council, which will cover the cost of purchasing fibre filling for 500 trauma teddies.
Ground broken at new Toowoomba Hospital
Construction of the new Toowoomba Hospital at the Baillie Henderson Hospital campus in Cranley is officially underway.The ceremonial sod turning event was held last Friday and was attended by politicians and health department figures.
Country music fans converge on Nobby
Country music fans came from as far north as Childers and Maryborough, Kyogle in the south, and all points in between as Nobby School of the Arts became the venue for another Country Music Walk Up festival over three days last weekend ... Thirty six artists were programmed to perform on Friday in front of a near capacity hall as big hats, coloured hair and cowboy boots became normal attire.
Have your say
An average 5.8 per cent rate rise for the 2024-25 draft budget is proposed by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration. The $22,234 million draft includes a $1.087 million operating surplus. Now electors can read the plan and have their say before May 27, advising what they think the rates should be and what expenditure needs to be included, or excluded.
McBride supports bid for local contractors
A $2400 work order to fix a broken tap at a local school reflects how a State Government system is open for dishonest behaviour. Independent Member for MacKillop Nick McBride also described how difficult it was for local contractors to be approved as capable of doing even minor government work at schools.
World-class race track: Bordertown Speedway Club asks for a $150,000 loan
Major upgrade works have begun at the Bordertown Speedway to make the facility a “world-class” race track. Once completed, the project aims to put Bordertown on the map, with a facility big enough to attract all types of racing. While the project has hit many speedbumps, the Bordertown Speedway Club says budget has been a big factor.
Dubai Chamber and AACCI MoU
Recently, Australia's trade relationship with the Middle East strengthened by the establishment of an MOU between the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Dubai Chamber and the launch of the Dubai Chamber office in Sydney, Australia. This is testament to the strong collaboration and opportunity to strengthen future collaboration between Australia and the Middle East, with a hub in Dubai.
Smash hit for Kurrajong Performance Group
Kurrajong Performance Group enjoyed a successful premiere of their play ‘When Juliet Met Johnny’ over the weekend. They had their opening show on Friday and a huge closing show on Sunday, with over 750 people filling the CRC Theatre at Narrandera across the two days.
Narrandera Knights achieve finals success
Narrandera Knights junior representative basketball teams enjoyed great success at last weekend’s Western Junior League finals series in Griffith. For a small association, Narrandera was well represented with six of the seven 2024 teams qualifying for finals where the U12 girls and U16 girls progressed to grand final matches.
Art trail routed
Murray River Council’s ‘River Country Art Trail’ detoured leaving Bunnaloo, Caldwell and Wakool not available for inclusion. MRC stated that whilst the silos were initially earmarked for inclusion in the $1.7 million trail, Bunnaloo, Wakool and Caldwell are not eligible for use under GrainCorp’s new Silo Art Policy.
A clip above the rest: Unveiling Australia’s shearing heritage at Shear Outback
Hay, New South Wales, is a small town basks in the golden glow of the outback summer sun. It is a community whose history is deeply intertwined with the iconic figure of the Australian shearer. Here, amidst the vast sheep stations and dusty plains, lies Shear Outback...
The Forest Wars – review and response
Mark Poynter, a fellow of the Institute of Foresters of Australia (now Forestry Australia) reviews The Forest Wars. The author, Professor David Lindenmayer, responds ... "The Forest Wars purports to portray the ‘ugly truth’ about what happens in wood production forests": Poynter ... "As I point out in the book there are some key problems with the industry": Lindenmayer.
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