12 Dec 08 | As you read our final edition of the Southern Weekly for 2008, it is a time to reflect on how quickly the year has gone and how busy everyone seemed to be.
Once again the weather was unkind to our rural community, with low rainfall figures at key times in the farming calendar.
12 Dec 08 | Olive oil initiative
A newly established code of practice has allowed the olive industry help underline the quality of its product with the launch of
the Australian Extra Virgin (AEV) campaign. President of
the Australian Olive Association Paul Miller announced the initiative at the Australian Olive Expo at Canberra recently.
12 Dec 08 | Bribbaree
The Bribbaree community will rally behind Care Flight, with a fun filled evening of activities at the Bribbaree Bowling Club on Saturday February 7, 2009. This major fundraiser for Care Flight will be a chance for district residents to enjoy a social occasion and raise funds for this worthy cause at the same time. Rural towns and villages know the value of Care Flight to their community and plenty of support is expected from district residents for this event.
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