QUEENSLAND country rugby union legend Geoff Barton has been recognised in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday honours with an Order of Australia medal (OAM).
Mr Barton is probably best known for his long association with the Queensland Outback Barbarians, which has taken talented rugby players from across country Queensland on bi-annual tours of the US and Canada.
Lifeline Darling Downs and South West CEO, Derek Tuffield, was recognised for his dedication to the community sector as well as his commitment to various boards and sporting clubs in Darling Downs region and awarded an OAM.
Former AgForce president and chair of the Queensland Gasfields Commission and Goomeri district grazier, John Cotter received an order of Australia (AM) medal. University of Queensland School of Agriculture and Food Sciences professor Ram Chander Dalal received an AM for significant service through research into land degradation and sustainable farming practices.
Helen Walker
Helen is the Toowoomba-based journalist who loves nothing better than covering anything horse sport related, however she covers all commodities and personality yarns. Over the years she has lived in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Longreach and Roma filing stories for the 'bible of the bush'. Contact 0459 827414.
Helen is the Toowoomba-based journalist who loves nothing better than covering anything horse sport related, however she covers all commodities and personality yarns. Over the years she has lived in Brisbane, Rockhampton, Longreach and Roma filing stories for the 'bible of the bush'. Contact 0459 827414.
