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Heartbreaking call leads to amazing act of generosity

2 hours ago

Heartbreaking call leads to amazing act of generosity in NSW. This is very similar to what are experiencing in DROUGHT DECLARED AREAS IN QLD. ... See MoreSee Less

A heartbreaking call from a school principal has sparked a huge community response, with the public deciding it’s time to act. The emotional call to Steve Price has led members of the communi…

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The drought's silent battle sees country women reach 'breaking point' — but they're fighting back

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The drought is pushing rural women to breaking point, as doctors urge them to 'get help early'.

If you or anyone you know needs help:

Lifeline on 13 11 14
Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
MensLine Australia on 1300 789 978
Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
Beyond Blue on 1300 22 46 36
Headspace on 1800 650 890
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Robyn Cardwell is one of thousands of women in rural Australia dealing with the fallout from the drought, but every year a special event with 250 country women in a remote Queensland town gives her we...

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4 days ago

Been a while since I did any painting but I woke a few days ago with this on my mind.

Art should say something and this painting has two somethings to say

As this drought rolls on and dust storms roll in, the male suicide rate rises and it is those left behind to carry on that get hollowed out and emptied. If you are looking into the abyss, look back, see the people who love you, they want you here.

I looked into that abyss many years ago and I looked back and found life has much, so much to offer.

The second message - I had a federal minister look me in the eye in the early nineties and say “ it’s tough, but we just have to sacrifice a few farmers....it’s to the greater good”

A good Australian farmer feeds about 600 people a day, every day....I’m not sure we can sacrifice any more.

The decisions made and not made in our parliaments and cabinets impact as our political class appease the outraged and willing myopic.

To the outraged NIMBY’s- these are the people who you want to pay your ferry fare. And it’s grinding them down as effectively as the relentless dust storms and the endless dry days. I hope you remember this image when your farmer is gone and you are one of the 600 she can no longer support. Think of her when you carry your children to an uncertain horizon.Been a while since I did any painting but I woke a few days ago with this on my mind.

Art should say something and this painting has two somethings to say

As this drought rolls on and dust storms roll in, the male suicide rate rises and it is those left behind to carry on that get hollowed out and emptied. If you are looking into the abyss, look back, see the people who love you, they want you here.

I looked into that abyss many years ago and I looked back and found life has much, so much to offer.

The second message - I had a federal minister look me in the eye in the early nineties and say “ it’s tough, but we just have to sacrifice a few farmers....it’s to the greater good”

A good Australian farmer feeds about 600 people a day, every day....I’m not sure we can sacrifice any more.

The decisions made and not made in our parliaments and cabinets impact as our political class appease the outraged and willing myopic.

To the outraged NIMBY’s- these are the people who you want to pay your ferry fare. And it’s grinding them down as effectively as the relentless dust storms and the endless dry days. I hope you remember this image when your farmer is gone and you are one of the 600 she can no longer support. Think of her when you carry your children to an uncertain horizon. ... See MoreSee Less

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7 days ago

Take the stress out of Christmas shopping by getting a head start on it at the Downs & West Community Support charity stall. Wednesday 30 October to Friday 1 November -- beautiful handcrafted gifts and gift packs. All proceeds go to support struggling Queensland farming families.

The stall will be at the BROOKSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE, near Woolworths. ... See MoreSee Less

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Melita

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1 week ago

The crippling drought in Queensland deepens every day, and tonight, Melissa Downes has travelled to the western Downs to meet one farmer who refuses to let the big dry break her.

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I feel at times it’s much easier just to give in no more stress

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2 weeks ago

Wow, check out the hail in Clifton this afternoon! ❄️😱

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It looks beautiful. Hope that it did not do too much damage and will melt s Lowly into the ground.

Amazing 😉 water 💧 in any form is most welcome.

John Nunan

Now it's easier to contact Downs & West Community Support.

2 weeks ago

Now it's easier to contact Downs & West Community Support. ... See MoreSee Less

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Heaviest rain in seven months forecast

2 weeks ago

What a change. After the heat, be prepared for a weekend washout. Bring it on. ... See MoreSee Less

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let it come..

Bring it on.

'Now too late to leave': Bushfire destroys home as Laidley locals urged to seek shelter

2 weeks ago

Our thoughts and prayers are with the people in Laidley as the fires spread. ... See MoreSee Less

Residents in Laidley, in Queensland's Lockyer Valley west of Brisbane, are being told to seek shelter because of a large bushfire approaching the town.

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Such a tough period. Love and prayers to all involved and affected.

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3 weeks ago

Something I have used all my life, extremely effective.
Not many of us wore a watch and if you were tailing stock you need to give them a drink and walk them to the yards making sure they get to graze right to the last minute.

Nice to know when to set off for such a task.Something I have used all my life, extremely effective.
Not many of us wore a watch and if you were tailing stock you need to give them a drink and walk them to the yards making sure they get to graze right to the last minute.

Nice to know when to set off for such a task. ... See MoreSee Less

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