Balonne

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Shire …

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Shire of…

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Shire of Balonne, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share …

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Shire of Balonne? We'd love to hear…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Shire of Balonne? Share your tips in the comments!

Kamilaroi (also known as Gamilaroi, Gamilaraay, Comilroy) is an Australian Aboriginal language of South-West Queensland. It is closely related to Yuwaalaraay and Yuwaalayaay. The Kamilaroi language region includes the l…

The Shire of Balonne is a local government area in South West Queensland, Australia, over 500 kilometres (310 mi) from the state capital, Brisbane. It covers an area of 31,104 square kilometres (12,009.3 sq mi), and has…

Sergei Rachmaninoff - etudes tableaux, op. 39 - v. apassianato in e flat minor Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique' - IV. Finale Adagio lamentoso Musopen · Public Domain

Russian Easter Festival Overture, op. 36 Musopen · Public Domain

Frédéric Chopin.Polonaise in A major 'Military', Op. 40 no. 1. Musopen · Public Domain

Piano Concerto No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven – 2. Adagio Musopen · Public Domain

Harpsichord Concerto no. 5 in F minor, BWV 1056 - I. Allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart - Mass in C minor, K.427 - II. Gloria Musopen · Public Domain