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Helen Walker

Helen Walker

Journalist at Queensland Country Life

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  • Agriculture
  • Horse Racing

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MacIntyre Wind Farm welcomed in Traprock community - Queensland Country Life

. Participants attending the National Renewables in Agriculture conference were treated to a first hand look at the final stages of the MacIntyre Wind farm south west of Warwick. The conference, held in Toowoomba, brought together farmers, agriculture and energy consultants, peak bodies, and government representatives to share best practice of on-farm renewables to discuss the driving forces behind the transformation and potential of energy use in agriculture. Acciona Energa, the Spanish-based d…
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Ison Haulage Polocrosse Nationals captivate Chinchilla - Queensland...

The much-anticipated Australian Polocrosse Nationals is underway at the host club, Chinchilla Polocrosse grounds, where goose neck trailers, trucks and players have packed to the grounds and the adjoining Chinchilla racecourse. The event has enjoyed massive wall to wall spectator support all week. They have been treated to a spectacular display of equestrian skill and pageantry, showcasing the talent and dedication of the players and 300 horses on the grounds. President of the Chinchilla Nation…
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Campdraft legend says goodbye to beloved horses - Queensland Countr...

Champion campdrafter Peter Comiskey’s top two horses Roanies Chex and Response, which have been part of his life for 25 years, were buried together yesterday. Mr Comiskey put an emotional tribute on his campdrafting page yesterday, and today spoke with Queensland Country Life about the two horses that shaped his career. He said it was not an easy decision to make, but the time had come to have them gently sent to sleep. They were both 29 and were having health issues, so he thought it would be…
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Kyle Mansfield wins top sculpture prize in Roma - Queensland Countr...

Mitchell sculptor Kyle Mansfield just can’t wipe the smile from his face after taking the $20,000 Origin/APLNG open acquisitive sculpture at the Sculpture Out Back competition in Roma. The exhibition opened on Saturday with 37 exhibiting artists travelling to Roma with their works of art displayed on the eastern approach to town on the Warrego Highway. Mr Mansfield said his winning entry which was a Santa Gertrudis bull he titled ‘King Ranch’ had stemmed from his childhood memory on a property…
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Angus bull wins the Farmfest Battle of the Bulls - Queensland Count...

A 22-month-old Angus bull claimed the Battle of the Bulls in the livestock competition, held as part of the Elders Farmfest field day on Wednesday. K5X Think Big T67 was exhibited by Stephen Hayward and Kellie Smith, K5X Angus, of Allora and impressed the judge Kelly Skillington of Casa Glen Charolais stud, Dalveen, from the moment he entered the senior British breed class, where he was sashed the champion. He is by Karoo Reality from K5X Tanja L73, who was described as a great example of the br…
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Nutrien Northern Performance Horse showcase strides forward - Queen...

The Nutrien Northern Performance Horse sale held in Charters Towers in conjunction with the Horse of the North competition grows from strength to strength and ended with a great result on Sunday. Overall 56 of 67 horses catalogued sold for a top price of $47,500 and averaged $14,027 representing 84 per cent clearance. A total of 37 geldings from 39 offered sold for an average of $12,824, while 13 from 21 mares sold to average $15,230. Topping the sale was a colt for $47,500, while a stallion ma…
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Livestock Transporter Safety Podcasts - Queensland Country Life

The issue of driver and animal welfare was high on the agenda at the recent Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland and Australian Livestock Rural Transport Association conference. ALRTA driver and animal welfare committee chair Graeme Hoare, who is compliance manager for Martins Stock Haulage said looking after the safely of drivers and other road users was the number one priority. He said the ALRTA was in the process of making a series of podcasts for the livestock truckin…
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NHVR Takes Over Queensland Heavy Vehicle Regulatory Services - Quee...

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is on track to transition responsibility for delivering heavy vehicle regulatory services, including on-road compliance and enforcement, from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads on April 20, 2024. NHVR Northern Regions Operations regional director Kelli Ready told delegates at the LRTAQ/ALRTA national conference at Toowoomba the transition of services in Queensland will be a significant achievement for the organisation. “This will result in…
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Roughans hard work pays farm dividends

Ben and Alice Roughan had an unconventional journey to securing their first grazing land in 2008.
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Pittsworth local butcher takes top apprenticeship - Queensland Coun...

Twenty-two year old Pittsworth butcher Luke Thomas was named the National AMIC apprentice butcher of the year by the Australian Meat Industry Council. The announcement was made at the National AMIC Apprentice of the Year and Sausage King competition, showcasing the industry’s brightest talents and innovative spirit at the Sunshine Coast over the weekend. Mr Thomas who was the Queensland regional finalist joined the five state other finalists for the two day judging. He said the win capped off a…
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Brisbane Valley beef producers celebrate 'all things beef'. - Queen...

It certainly was a night to remember as 250 guests gathered at the Toogoolawah show pavilion in the blistering summer humidity to celebrate the beef producers of the region under the banner of “Legends of Beef”. Guests enjoyed a five course meal, including four beef courses, representing some of the best beef produced and processed locally presented by acclaimed chefs Matthew Wallace Derby’s Restaurant, Story Bridge Hotel, and Jason Peppler of Brisbane Valley Farm Direct. The night had much to…