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Young leaders compete for Queensland’s top rural honour
Ten finalists from across Queensland will compete for the state's premier rural leadership title during a comprehensive six-day programme in Brisbane from Wednesday, 6 August. The Queensland Rural Ambassador programme, running since 2003, has established itself as a cornerstone of rural leadership development, launching careers and strengthening agricultural communities across the state.
100 days of prep celebrated across Victoria
Prep students in Nhill and Kaniva schools have reached an exciting milestone — 100 days of school. To mark the occasion, students dressed up in colourful outfits and took part in fun, themed activities celebrating all they've learned in their first year.
She’s a dancing queen
Madison Eastmond. A Riverland dancer has been recently accepted into one of Australia's most prestigious youth ballet companies, marking the next step in her dream to become a prima ballerina. Seven-year-old Portia Woolston — of Winkie — received the news of her acceptance into the Brisbane City Youth Ballet Company (BCYB) last week...
The Flying Fruit Fly circus
Last Wednesday afternoon, local schools and community were treated to the incredible skills of the Flying Fruit Fly circus, which is Australia's National Youth circus. This visiting troupe was made up of children between the ages of 10 - 16 years. (and accompanying adults).
Jade joins students on Kokoda Trail
The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, has joined scholarship recipients, Hannah Saunders and Rhiannon Jack, in successfully completing the Kokoda Trail, marking the end of a profound journey honouring Australia’s wartime history and the enduring values of courage, mateship, endurance, and sacrifice.
Noted chef shares culinary wisdom with Birchip students
Many long-term Birchip residents would be familiar with renowned chef Stefano de Pieri. Recently, the first and second-year cookery students at Birchip P-12 School were incredibly fortunate to spend two days learning the foundations of traditional Italian cooking under his expert guidance.
World Oceans Day 2025
NSW DPI. United Nations World Oceans Day is celebrated globally on 8 June each year to honour the ocean and how it supports us ... To celebrate, students from Lord Howe Island Central School (LHICS) took part in hands-on activities that encouraged them to get curious about the wonders of the LHIMP.
Grafton girl sticking to her dream
As she celebrates her selection in the 2025/2026 Australian Under 18s Squad, also known as The Futures Squad, which represents the next generation of potential Kookaburras and Hockeyroos (Australian National Teams), 18-year-old Eliza Berrick of Grafton fondly recalls the first time she picked up a hockey stick and how she fell in love with the sport.
Growing up with animals leads to big plans – Amelia McCrabb announced as RAS Foundation scholarship winner
Wanganella's Amelia McCrabb has been announced as a recipient of the RAS Foundation's (RASF) 2025 Rural Scholarship program, joining a cohort of 80 students from across rural and regional New South Wales and the ACT. Amelia is halfway through her sixth and final year of Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Wagga Wagga…
Compassionate reversal
In a compassionate reversal of a previous decision, the Naracoorte Lucindale Council has this time unanimously agreed to waive all cemetery fees for children up to the age of 10, excluding the cost of plaques. This motion, which had been rejected in May, received full support from elected members in the council meeting held on July 22.
Waikerie’s Cooper on target at fly shoot championship
Christine Webster. A 12-year-old Waikerie boy has won the South Australian Fly Shoot Rimfire 200 yard Championship, at the Monarto Shooting Complex. In extremely windy conditions, Cooper Ward scored 196 points and achieved one fly hit ... the Riverland dominated the competition in numbers and results.
Ag education front and centre
Horse-drawn carriage rides, wool spinning presentations and milking demonstrations will be among the historical farming practices that attendees of the 2025 Copper Coast Show can get involved in. The show's theme is Back In Time, and it will have a strong focus on agriculture education, both old and new.
Lead in kids blood – Maari Maa calls for action
Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation has renewed calls as a matter of urgency for a new government approach to address high lead levels in Aboriginal children in far west New South Wales. The call comes after the Far West Local Health District released the latest report into lead levels in Broken Hill children.
New life-saving first aid app brings emergency help to rural families
Launch of ground-breaking new first aid app, the All Hands Lifesaver app. “We wanted to put access to immediate help in every parents' pocket across Australia, removing some of the barriers rural and regional people face when it comes to both first aid education and access to emergency healthcare”: Grace Larson, co-founder of charity The Sisterhood Project and paediatric intensive care nurse.
The serious business of play
Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) has been keeping play a priority; it has featured as a key agenda item at its recent council meeting and in the recently released budget. It comes as school starts back again, after a holiday period that saw local children and visitors looking for wintry activities in regional small towns.
Police operation cracking down on crime
Queensland Police's Operation Marshall kicked off on July 1 and on the Darling Downs, the first two weeks have resulted in 187 charges against 88 juveniles and 35 charges against 15 adults. Across the state, there have been 393 charges laid against 250 offenders, including 76 charges against 48 juveniles.
Keeping SA’s youth crime rate low: Maher
The State Government is moving to strengthen youth bail and sentencing laws, to ensure they effectively deal with serious repeat young offenders. Although ABS data shows SA has the lowest youth offender rate of any state, and behind only the ACT, we know a small number of serious repeat young offenders are responsible for a disproportionate level of offending...
Barham OOSH opens doors to families – and educators
Families in Barham now have greater access to quality care for their school-aged children, with the launch of a new Out of School Hours (OOSH) service at Barham Public School. Driven by strong community feedback about the lack of childcare options in the region, the service has been established by Intereach in partnership with Barham Public School and its Parents & Citizens Association.
Narrandera High students’ success at Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show
Three Narrandera High School students and their teacher Jim Shady, made their way to Bendigo to represent the school at this year's Angora Judging at the Bendigo Sheep and Wool Show. After preparing the fleeces and animals for judging the events started with the fleece classes.
Australia’s top young poultry judges revealed
Best in the nest: Australia’s top young poultry judges revealed. Four young poultry judges will represent WA, SA, NSW and Victoria.
Jonas and Olive
We're cousins Jonas and Olive, and together with Clint, our dad/uncle, we're travelling to Fiji in December with the Wanderers Australia Under 14's Hockey team. We'll be playing a series of test matches against the Fiji National Under 14 team on tour....a first for a team from Australia...
Birchip school sets the example
Birchip P-12 School is setting a powerful example for how rural schools can successfully prepare their students for life beyond the classroom, with a growing focus on career pathways, hands-on opportunities, and direct links with tertiary institutions.
