Fassifern Guardian
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Passed down, generations keep land legacies in the family
THERE’S a lot of love for the Fassifern in the O’Reilly family. It’s the region chosen to raise their families and run the cattle that…
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Free entry, wallet friendly … Kalbar show day almost here
IT DOESN’T cost much to get in on the action come show time at Kalbar. The Kalbar Show is an agricultural and entertainment experience with…
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From Biggar to Boonah, cold call brings Scotsman to Scenic Rim
TRAVELLING halfway around the world after answering a phone call from a stranger to be a judge at an event you didn’t know existed, could…
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Grazing not growing, Mt Walker farmgirl finds future in cattle
AMONG the skilled and experienced graziers presenting stud cattle at local shows such as Kalbar is the equally skilled and experienced 19-year-old Gabrielle Stokes. Gabrielle…
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Up in the air, FMX show not to be missed
WATCH as experienced motocross riders get big air, separate from their bikes mid-flight, then link up again at this year’s Kalbar Show. It’s an adrenaline…
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Prime cattle ready for showtime
THERE is not much Lyn Manns doesn’t know about prime cattle, which is why she’s a dab hand at running that section at the Kalbar…
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Boxes of birds, enthusiast explains passion for pigeon racing
THERE are pigeons and then there are racing pigeons – the latter can fetch thousands while the former make a mess of your car’s paintwork…
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Queensland show president’s home turf is Beauy
EVERY year, 129 agricultural shows are held in Queensland, each showcasing what the local area has to offer by way of agriculture and horticulture. Queensland…
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Group effort lands council award
A COLLABORATION between 13 South East Queensland councils resulted in a win for Scenic Rim Regional Council at the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Awards…
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Dishonest behaviour, wood thieves hurt own community
KOORALBYN Men’s Shed’s single biggest fundraiser is under threat by thieves who are taking advantage of an honesty box payment method. Kooralbyn Community Group (KCG)…
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Equestrian enthusiasts share love for their club
IT’S HAD hundreds of horse enthusiasts gallop through the ranks of the country town staple that is Pony Club. Fassifern Horse and Pony Club has…
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Win for Queensland ag as carbon capture, testing banned
A PROJECT that involves carbon capture and injection testing into the Surat Basin has been banned following months of concerns raised by the agricultural sector.…












