Valera Vale is an outstanding 9858 hectare (24,360 acre) freehold property located 22km south west of Augathella and 45km north east of Charleville.

Valera Vale is an outstanding 9858 hectare (24,360 acre) freehold property located 22km south west of Augathella and 45km north east of Charleville.

The river rose to a record nine metres. Mark Bettini owns and manages De Grey Station, where cattle have been trying to survive in the rising water. "The river has spread flat out across the ...

Cameras were installed to establish if badgers were coming into contact with cattle in the yard and housing and with food and water sources. None were detected but there were obvious physical signs of ...

The recent heavy rainfall has brought about a number of folks asking about raised beds. The soppy, wet soil has made if difficult for tractors, lawnmowers, and tilling the soil for a vegetable garden.

For those in rural areas, extra precautions are needed. Frozen gates and shed doors may become impossible to open, icy steps can become treacherous, and even livestock water troughs could freeze solid ...

And a raised bed can be placed on most back porches. I have seen livestock water troughs (both old and new) used wonderfully here. Just be sure to take the plug out of the bottom or find another ...

It’s important to remember, if you are the person in charge of an animal it is your responsibility for its welfare.

Preparing cattle correctly for feedlot entry will result in fewer cases of sickness and mortality while breeders and backgrounders can help by following a few rules.

"They will also chase cattle away from tanks and troughs and they can get quite aggressive." Ms Fennell said cameras were used to monitor water points on the station, but in extreme heat ...