Fraser Coast Chronicle

Tough times ahead: Drought turns life into hell for farmers

CATTLE producer Dale Appleton believes it's been one of the driest seasons he's ever seen and farmers will have to keep...

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08th Aug. 2018 5:08 AM

Dale Appleton believes the current drought is one of the worst he's ever witnessed.

CQ Muslims hoping to high heaven for rain

The Islam Society of Central Queensland shows their support for drought stricken farmers

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21st Aug. 2018 12:08 AM

SUPPORT OFFERED: Islamic Society of Central Queensland's President Binil Kattiparambil says we need to support our farmers.

Captivating photos showcase raw faces of CQ's ag sector

'When so many farmers are going through the drought, you don't meet a tougher breed than them': Photographer, Alice Mabin...

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31st Aug. 2018 6:08 AM

ON THE LAND: Taken at Banana Station, Banana.

CQ graziers losing hope of seeing rain before the New Year

"We keep praying for rain, but we haven't had our prayers answered yet"

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17th Sept. 2018 6:09 PM

PRAYING FOR RAIN: Mount Larcom graziers Theresa and John Derrington are losing hope for any rain before the new year.

Much-loved Baffle milk returns to shelves after struggle

CUSTOMERS can wipe away their milky moustaches once again as Baffle Dairy Fresh milk returns to full orders across the...

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24th Oct. 2018 4:10 PM

HOT MILK: After struggling to keep up with supply due to the drought, Baffle Milk is returning to full supply since the recent rain.

Rescue ranch's last hope to keep saving animals

A Sunshine Coast animal refuge is pleading for public support before they are forced to close their doors.

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03rd Nov. 2018 5:11 AM

This horse was rescued from a farm at Cunnamulla before he would inevitably shot, as his owners couldn't afford hay to feed him.

Mum's 62,000 reasons to truck out west

ONE little question can make a huge difference in the lives of others.

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06th Sept. 2019 11:09 AM

These pods of water are ready to head out west tomorrow.

Shock photos reveal drought’s true toll

From the city to the bush, the drought is turning large parts of Queensland into a dust bowl — and it’s predicted to get...

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21st Sept. 2019 9:09 AM

20,000 litres of water in amazing gesture for Stanthorpe

ENTERPRISING factory worker Malcolm "Big Mal" Cuthbert is making the most of his annual leave by assembling a mass of water...

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27th Sept. 2019 11:09 AM

Malcolm Cuthbert is doing his bit for the drought-stricken in Stanthorpe with his planned water drive.

Qld drought delivers $900m farming blow

The drought is taking a savage toll on the value of Queensland's agricultural commodities, a new forecast suggests.

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05th Dec. 2019 1:12 PM

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