The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in conjunction with the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has announced a temporary restriction access and route variation for heavy vehicles on the Carnarvon Highway The new approved temporary route variation is for Class 1 OSOM heavy vehicle combinations due to the temporarily restricted access on the Carnarvon Highway between Rolleston and Injune Roadworks on the Baffle Creek Bridge means all vehicle combinations with Ground Contact Width (GCW) and/or a load width that exceeds three metres that comply with the maximum allowable mass tables are required to use the approved alternate route with heavy vehicles having to hold an approved current permit for access over the Baffle Creek bridge on the Carnarvon Highway to use the route The vehicles must also comply with all conditions stated on the current permit and scope the route prior to travel to ensure safe travel before using the route The NHVR says the temporary variation letter is valid for the duration of a current permit or until the road works on the Carnarvon Highway between Rolleston and Injune are completed Eligible vehicles can access the alternate route via Leichhardt Highway provided a copy of the approved variation letter is used in conjunction with the current permit If you do not have a current permit, you are required to apply for the alternative route via NHVR Go Vehicles exceeding the mass envelopes contained within the variation letter must apply for a permit through NHVR Go for further assessment Subscribe to the weekly Owner//Driver newsletter here. OwnerDriver was established in 1992 as a national newspaper “Dedicated to the Success of the Person Behind the Wheel” and it continues to pursue this mission today Due to roadworks on the Baffle Creek Bridge the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) in consultation with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will be temporarily restricting access on the Carnarvon Highway (between Rolleston and Injune) The vehicle combinations that are required to use the approved alternate route effective immediately are those that have a Ground Contact Width (GCW) and/or a load width that exceeds 3.0 metres that comply with the maximum allowable mass tables outlined in the variation letter The temporary variation letter is valid for the duration of your current permit or until the road works on the Carnarvon Highway between Rolleston and Injune are completed Eligible vehicles are able to access the alternate route through Leichhardt Highway provided a copy of the approved variation letter is used in combination with your current permit they are required to apply for the alternative route through NHVR Go Drivers must apply for a permit through NHVR Go for further assessment if vehicles exceed the mass envelopes contained within the variation letter A copy of this letter must be carried along with the permit and produced to an authorised officer upon request Check out the Deals on Wheels Facebook here. vehicle combinations with a ground contact width and/or loaded width greater than 3m are not permitted to travel through this bridge The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has advised that works are occurring on the Baffle Creek Bridge located between Injune and Rolleston on the Carnarvon Highway TMR says restrictions have been put in place to provide TMR’s contractor RoadTek an increased safe working environment to continue maintenance on Baffle Creek Bridge “Eligible vehicles can access the alternate route via Leichhardt Highway provided a copy of the approved variation letter is used in conjunction with your current permit,” said TMR “Vehicles exceeding the mass envelopes contained within the variation letter must apply for a permit through the NHVR Portal for further assessment.” Your email address will not be published. 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CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The Nationals WA have vowed to restore maternity services at Carnarvon Hospital within the first 100 days of forming Government warning that the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) board must resign if they fail to meet this directive Leader of The Nationals WA and Member for Moore Shane Love MLA said the ongoing closure of maternity services under the Cook Labor Government was an “absolute disgrace” it has been impossible to have a baby in Carnarvon This is the largest community in the Gascoyne and WA Labor has completely abandoned it,” Mr Love said “WA Labor promised this would be a ‘temporary’ closure mothers are still forced to travel hundreds of kilometres to Geraldton or Perth just to give birth “The Cook Labor Government and WACHS have utterly failed to make the restoration of maternity services a priority.” Mr Love said it was the core responsibility of WACHS to deliver high-quality healthcare in the regions “The Nationals in Government will direct WACHS to use all resources available to restore maternity services at Carnarvon Hospital – no more delays “When I toured Carnarvon Hospital in April 2024 WACHS staff assured me maternity services would be restored imminently “Reopening maternity services is entirely achievable in the short-term the only thing missing is the political will to make it happen WA deserves a Country Health Service that actually cares about country people.” said more than 200 families had been affected by the closure with some women being diverted as far as Busselton – over 1,000 kilometres from home “WA Labor’s failure to restore Carnarvon maternity services has cost taxpayers nearly $1 million in travel and accommodation subsidies alone,” Mr Aldridge said and communities during one of the most important times in their lives.” Mr Aldridge said the lack of maternity services also impacts broader women’s health services in the region “Obstetricians don’t just deliver babies – they also provide support during pregnancy and deliver post-natal care as well as providing critical healthcare for women at all life stages.” “Restoring maternity services in Carnarvon will reduce the need for costly time consuming travel to Geraldton and Perth while also ensuring better access to essential healthcare for women.” Keep up to date with The Nationals WA on Facebook and Twitter and don’t forget to share us with your friends Contact | Privacy | Accessiblity Authorised by J Freeman Carnarvon Energy Limited has reported a setback in the development of the Dorado Phase 1 liquids project has decided against purchasing the previously identified Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel for the project the operator has opted to postpone entry into Front End Engineering and Design (FEED) at this time the previously targeted Final Investment Decision (FID) for 2025 will be deferred The Dorado JV, comprising Santos Limited (80 per cent and operator) is currently reassessing the project timeline the JV partners maintain strong confidence in the Dorado project and the broader Bedout Basin assets They remain committed to maximising value from these assets and plan to drill further exploration wells in 2026 Carnarvon Energy maintains a robust financial position expressed disappointment regarding the project’s delay but reaffirmed the company’s support for the JV’s value realisation efforts He stated: “Carnarvon is fully supportive of the Joint Venture’s desires to realise value for the asset and will support any initiatives for drilling as soon as possible.” This development marks a significant shift from earlier plans. In July 2024, Carnarvon reported positive progress towards FEED re-entry The company will provide further updates to the market as the JV reviews the project timeline You must be logged in to post a comment Qteq and executive chairman found to have engaged in cartel conduct Woodside reports strong Q1 2025 results driven by Sangomar production India considers scrapping import taxes on US ethane, LPG, and LNG to boost trade ties Deepwater drilling pushes oil and gas industry to navigate evolving regulatory terrain US oil production set to peak in 2027 as shale boom fades, EIA forecasts Woodside greenlights US$17.5b Louisiana LNG project, targeting 2029 start Enstor receives FERC approval for major Mississippi Hub expansion BW Energy greenlights US$107m Golfinho Boost project in Brazil Venture Global’s Calcasieu Pass LNG facility begins commercial operations US revokes Trinidad-Venezuela gas licences, halting projects The decommissioning challenge: How Australia and the UK can collaborate for success Risks of subsea operations necessitate project lifecycle assurance Global bunkering sees steady growth as demand rises Offshore well integrity risk drives urgency for effective decommissioning regime The role of Australia’s oil and gas sector shifts as energy markets make new demands A recent New South Wales Government audit into Sydney's Crown cemeteries revealed multiple religious groups are set to run out of burial space by 2026. The Sydney Morning Herald revealed over the weekend that Lidcombe's Carnarvon Golf Club in western Sydney has been earmarked for conversion to a cemetery. GUEST: Lynda Voltz, New South Wales State Labor Member for Auburn The government delayed plans to convert the course into a cemetery.(ABC: Emma Wynne) Published: 12h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:45pm Published: 13h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:30pm Published: 13h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:00pm Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio Chevron Australia has been approved to conduct offshore exploration drilling in the Carnarvon Basin in WA NOPSEMA gave the green light to the project in late 2024, which entails the proposed Wheatstone Deep-1 well targeting a gas reservoir, and the Dino South-1 well targeting a dry gas reservoir The proposed petroleum activity includes drilling Exploration drilling activities will be undertaken by a semi-submersible mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) Vessels will also be used during the petroleum activity for various support functions The petroleum activity is estimated to take roughly 50 days to complete Chevron was awarded a greenhouse gas assessment permit to explore the Carnarvon Basin for potential carbon capture and storage locations The 2222km2 permit area is located near Barrow Island The exploration campaign is being delivered through a joint venture between Chevron Australia New Ventures The joint venture will now start to assess the technical and commercial feasibility of the geological storage of carbon dioxide in the permit area Subscribe to Energy Today for the latest project and industry news © document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) All Rights Reserved Energy Today is a registered trademark of Prime Creative Media Leader of The Nationals and Candidate for Mid-West said The Nationals are committed to reinforcing the Department of Agriculture in Carnarvon “The enhanced Department will provide seamless access to federal and rapid assistance during biosecurity outbreaks.” “WA Labor has long neglected the needs of Carnarvon’s growers the people of Perth will be forced to rely on imports from eastern states,” Mr “By appointing a full-time government horticultural agronomist we are addressing the chronic underinvestment in agricultural research and innovation that has left our local growers at a competitive disadvantage.” This announcement comes alongside the Nationals’ massive billion-dollar commitment to build new GROH housing with Carnarvon set to be a key beneficiary The investment in GROH will help attract and retain the talent needed for this exciting agronomy position further enhancing the overall support network for growers we are paving the way for Carnarvon’s growers to reach their full potential and ensuring the Gascoyne remains at the forefront of agricultural innovation.” In addition to supporting the region’s horticulturalists Shane Love has reiterated his commitment to fighting for pastoralists in the Southern Rangelands following his work to secure an extension to the consultation period for changes to pastoral lease renewals until 30 April 2025 “Far more work is needed to ensure Labor does not ram through wholesale changes that could have major implications for the pastoral sector.” implement sustainable agricultural practices they need certainty through security of tenure and long-term leases.” Mr Love criticised Labor for attempting to shift the liability for Native Title compensation onto pastoralists “The state owns the land and must retain responsibility for Native Title compensation Forcing this cost onto leaseholders is completely unreasonable,” Mr “I was very pleased to have secured an extension to the consultation period and I urge all pastoralists and those with a stake in the pastoral industry to review the proposed changes and submit their feedback by 30 April 2025.” An official website of the United States government A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website Share sensitive information only on official Emergency Information for American Citizens Western Australia and the United States’ space cooperation will be celebrated in Carnarvon this weekend as the town marks 60 years since the opening of its NASA Tracking Station The station was commissioned in 1964 and played a significant role in supporting NASA’s Gemini Apollo and Skylab programs including the historic 1969 Moon Landing It was responsible for giving NASA spacecraft the final ‘go-ahead’ to enter space and employed more than 200 people at the height of its operations Carnarvon Space & Technology Museum is hosting anniversary celebrations this Saturday with activities including a public talk with former Tracking Station staff known as “Trackers” and a stargazing night Consul General Perth Somer Bessire-Briers said NASA and Australia have been partners in space for more than half a century “Carnarvon Tracking Station staff were the pioneers of WA’s space industry paving the way for today’s U.S.-WA space cooperation which spans robotics 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Picture supplied.Alkatraz Plantation comprises 11.67 hectares at 101 McGlades Road All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueThis property has been impeccably developed over a 32-year period with quality improvements and astute management evident in its presentation Situated on the eastern side of the Carnarvon Horticulture District and less than one kilometre from North West Coastal Highway Alkatraz Plantation consists of rich alluvial soil established Williams Cavendish bananas and 125 metres of Gascoyne River frontage On the market through Nutrien Harcourts WA for $950,000 of the property is fully developed and a further 4ha has been approved for horticultural production This Freshcare-accredited property is offered for sale on a walk-in walk-out basis and includes all the necessary plant equipment and infrastructure to continue the business as a going concern The main residence is a beautifully presented three-bedroom which features a large outdoor entertaining area with adjoining two-bedroom sleepout The 135 square metre airconditioned and insulated packing shed provides a comfortable setting for processing complemented by the drive-through configuration storage area and immediate access to McGlades Road The 225sqm general purpose shed incorporates a fully enclosed workshop complete with three phase power mezzanine storage and an adjoining ablution block while the full length 9m x 25m lean-to provides ample storage for machinery Water is sourced from both the Department of Water (DOW) and the Gascoyne Water Co-operative (GWC) Water is reticulated throughout the length of the property with 100 millimetre underground mainlines pumped from a 250,000L Pioneer tank Picture supplied.Three operational bores draw up to 80,500kl of water from the Gascoyne River aquifer (DOW) while 60,000kl of scheme water is provided via GWC pipelines This equates to about 19,400kl per effective hectare The current owners have invested in a fully-automated Netafim water control system housed in a dedicated pump shed This system enables fertiliser and soil amendment products to be applied via three separate 1500L fertigation tanks The irrigation system is complemented by about 700m of windbreaks on the western and road side boundary Alkatraz Plantation will suit buyers seeking first-class improvements ease of management and scope for increasing the area under production production and financial statistics are available to genuine buyers Newsletters & AlertsView allWeekly The week's top stories curated by our news team. Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales. Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector. Industry news from Australia's dairy sector. ‘I am back in Georgetown and all the world is Highclere.’ Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will hit cinemas 12 September 2025 When it comes to this trio, talent truly does run in the family. As Hello, Dolly! star Imelda Staunton claims her fifth Olivier Award, delve into her thespian dynasty, including her daughter, Bessie Carter – star of Bridgerton, Outrageous, and the Tatler May cover but Lady Carnarvon believes homeliness is the reason Julian Fellowes wrote Downton with Highclere in mind to begin with ‘It was actually built as a home,’ she says where I would need a retinue of 20 footmen to follow me through a marble hall It gives the Countess an original perspective on the show: watching the cast film night shoots on the longest day of the year; seeing her friends take part in riding scenes alongside a side-saddle Michelle Doherty and the Vine and Craven hunt; or hosting lunches while sat between Hugh Bonneville and Geordie himself – Lord Grantham Even some of Downton’s most moving moments become tinged with the quotidian when they’re shot in your guest room which I think made everybody cry,’ she says of watching Jessica Brown-Findlay enact Lady Sibyl’s tragic death in her portico bedroom you don’t always have spare time for the protracted business of passing away: ‘It was probably a whole afternoon of filming – I can just remember sitting on the other side of the gallery thinking it’s 7 pm now Behind the scenes: Hollywood's descent upon Highclere for Downton is joyful but the rhythm of live is altogether different Lady Carnarvon’s most treasured Downton memory? Sitting down at the film premiere in New York and seeing the opening shot of Highclere Castle rise up onto the cinema screen, golden in the early morning light: ‘Everybody in the auditorium, all those hard-bitten New Yorkers, clapped and cheered. So I cried. I found it so moving. ‘How extraordinary was that? That this extraordinary home, built by craftsman and architects, without all the instruments and mechanical means we have today, but with drawings and precision, created something of such harmony, which welcomes people and makes me cry.’ Hollywood grandees, accompanied by inflated box office prices, have proved somewhat lacklustre on the West End stage – until Cate Blanchett came along in Chekhov’s The Seagull But New York Anglophiles aren’t alone in their love for a period drama. Whether it’s regency romps or Gilded Age family feuds, shows like Downton Abbey and Bridgerton – and their country house filming locales – have captured something of the modern-day zeitgeist ‘I think it’s about values and where we come from,’ says the Countess of the sudden surge in the genre’s popularity It’s a world where individual people seem to be causing immense harm to many The world of Downton is one which is very different from that Lady Carnarvon is opening the doors – and garden gates – of Highclere Castle for a third Downton Abbey film her manner of speech is as much evidence of an authorial mind as her accolade-winning works: you're looking at Iron Age Fort and the buildings within it – you can see where the lines of agriculture were.’ The homeliest of Statelies: Highclere Castle is one of Britain's largest lived-in homes She continues: ‘I’m always thinking about bringing the past forward into today because we are no different today from the past with our same happiness or sadness or anger or patience Whatever the characteristics are haven’t changed within us personally but our ability to hurt each other seems to have increased and the speed at which we can do it seems to have increased slowing down the world – looking backwards and enjoying and learning from the past.’ A visual history of Monaco’s Rose Ball as the event returns this weekendBy Rebecca CopeRead MorePerhaps Highclere’s most viral moment came during lockdown when a small team bubbled with the Carnarvons at the castle The couple had just made a massive financial gamble investing their savings in Highclere Castle Gin so quarantine came at a challenging time for their family business the Highclere set began hosting cocktail parties on Instagram Live our phones were upside down because we were so useless,’ the Countess reminisces the online soirées were drawing crowds of 80,000 considerably more than could fit even in Highclere’s sizeable dining room Lady Carnarvon was holding court at the largest virtual cocktail party in the world Reports of damages to historic furniture on the set of Bridgerton could complicate a family’s decision to rent out their home to film crews While filming Matthew Crawley’s Christmas proposal to Lady Mary (shot the ashy fake snow not only sank any suspension of disbelief – ‘everyone’s going to be coughing instead of saying I love you!’ the Countess recalls thinking – but began to blow into the library risking damage to the historic collection of books ‘How to get people to love Highclere?’ Lady Carnarvon has dedicated her life to sharing Highclere with the public they will have had to buy a ticket first (‘Please tag us!’) When it comes to navigating the logistics of hosting a tourist attraction in your family home – are there enough parking spaces – it’s all in the planning: ‘You just need to think about what the effect of the film might be and then enter into any contract with your eyes open,’ she reflects then obviously it might well bring some attention – so if you don’t want any attention It's just having that logical progression of thought process.’ Granted, the Countess is perhaps more qualified for the job than many other stately homeowners. After getting a ‘very good degree in partying’ at the University of St Andrews Lady Carnarvon trained as a chartered accountant From processing audit files to presenting projects to clients her background in logical thinking has left her a dab hand at running an estate like Highclere the Countess’s attempt at explaining Critical Path Analysis is admirable The new circadian rhythms that come with the metamorphosis of your house turning a Hollywood film set and also the daily video editing that has become part of Lady Carnarvon’s evening routine that excites her more than anything: Celebrating 80 years since the end of World War II – another chance to look backwards Highclere will play host to veterans and ambassadors from around the world I do something that comes from the heart,’ says the Countess of her plans for the event: ‘Planes in the sky To raise money for those who serve and those who save and to think about what our parents and grandparents might have dreamt of in May 1945 and what we’ve done with their dreams and hopes.’ Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time The plan to turn a Sydney golf club into a cemetery appears to be a fait accompli with the club urged to seek assurances about its lease following a meeting between the sport’s stakeholders and the state government Golf NSW chief executive Stuart Fraser walked away from a January 23 meeting with Lands and Property Minister Steve Kamper last month alarmed that the 18-hole Carnarvon Golf Club Carnarvon Golf Club in Lidcombe is earmarked for conversion into a cemetery.Credit: Wolter Peeters Fraser met with representatives for Carnarvon to discuss plans to turn the 45-hectare green space into up to 90,000 burial sites urging them to meet with Kamper to seek assurances about their Crown land lease but the government could compel an early exit First revealed by the Herald in early January the confidential plans for a new cemetery were at such an advanced stage that faith leaders involved in the consultation believed it would be announced on December 4 Premier Chris Minns intervened at the 11th-hour to delay the announcement local council nor local Labor MP Lynda Voltz were aware of the Carnarvon plan before being contacted by the Herald The club and Voltz are now campaigning against the proposal “I’m extremely disappointed this appears to be a fait accompli before there’s even been a conversation with the local MP and the local community,” Voltz said Carnarvon general manager Adam McGregor said he left the meeting with Fraser feeling Golf NSW had “resigned itself to the future possible loss” of the club amid uncertainty over the future of Moore Park golf course, which the government has vowed to slash to nine holes to increase public green space He is “increasingly concerned” Kamper will intervene to cut its lease short “Golf NSW expressed support for our position but appears constrained by the complexities surrounding Moore Park and broader government processes,” he said suggesting Carnarvon could be “a tactical concession in the larger battle over Moore Park” Golf NSW categorically rejected the suggestion that Carnarvon has been used as fodder for those negotiations and Moore Park Golf Club contributed to an all-of-sport approach to the redesign and adaptation of the Moore Park footprint,” Fraser said Fraser said he did not believe Carnarvon’s future was already determined he said he implored the club to urgently seek assurances from the minister about the existing lease it was conveyed to the club that still having 10 years left on its lease was a real positive and the first priority of the club [and] Golf NSW was to ensure the lease is honoured in its entirety,” he said “It was suggested the club meet with the minister as a matter of urgency to seek an assurance that the full term of the lease would be honoured.” A spokesman for Kamper said no decision had been made on any site “Carnarvon Golf Club has a lease on the site to 2035 any early termination of this would require mutual agreement,” he said “The NSW government has directed Crown cemetery operators to conduct community consultation on any preferred sites prior to a proposal for a new cemetery to be put to the NSW government.” Sydney is running out of burial spaces. A 2023 audit found less than three years’ supply for some faith groups Metropolitan Memorial Parks (MMP) quietly undertook an audit of Crown land private land and green space to consider the best site for a new cemetery in Sydney given its central location and position on Crown land meaning little to no cost for the state government sources familiar with internal deliberations told the Herald Converting Carnarvon could yield between 60,000 to 90,000 interments the southern hemisphere’s largest necropolis Golf NSW has been absent in the public debate over tearing up the 75-year-old golf course Fraser said a statement had been prepared and given to Carnarvon on January 7 but it was “impressed upon the club to not release this until a ministerial meeting could be arranged” “Golf NSW has recently been made aware of a proposed community consultation process regarding the potential repurposing of a member golf course in the Sydney Metropolitan area and will be seeking an urgent meeting with the minister,” the prepared statement read “Golf NSW is extremely disappointed a popular and viable facility could be considered for repurposing especially at a time when golf participation is booming across all age groups and demographics.” The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up here with the club urged to seek assurances about its lease following a meeting between the sport\\u2019s stakeholders and the state government near Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney\\u2019s west \\u201CI\\u2019m extremely disappointed this appears to be a fait accompli before there\\u2019s even been a conversation with the local MP and the local community,\\u201D Voltz said Carnarvon general manager Adam McGregor said he left the meeting with Fraser feeling Golf NSW had \\u201Cresigned itself to the future possible loss\\u201D of the club amid uncertainty over the future of He is \\u201Cincreasingly concerned\\u201D Kamper will intervene to cut its lease short \\u201CGolf NSW expressed support for our position but appears constrained by the complexities surrounding Moore Park and broader government processes,\\u201D he said suggesting Carnarvon could be \\u201Ca tactical concession in the larger battle over Moore Park\\u201D and Moore Park Golf Club contributed to an all-of-sport approach to the redesign and adaptation of the Moore Park footprint,\\u201D Fraser said Fraser said he did not believe Carnarvon\\u2019s future was already determined and the first priority of the club [and] Golf NSW was to ensure the lease is honoured in its entirety,\\u201D he said \\u201CIt was suggested the club meet with the minister as a matter of urgency to seek an assurance that the full term of the lease would be honoured.\\u201D \\u201CCarnarvon Golf Club has a lease on the site to 2035 any early termination of this would require mutual agreement,\\u201D he said \\u201CThe NSW government has directed Crown cemetery operators to conduct community consultation on any preferred sites prior to a proposal for a new cemetery to be put to the NSW government.\\u201D the southern hemisphere\\u2019s largest necropolis but it was \\u201Cimpressed upon the club to not release this until a ministerial meeting could be arranged\\u201D \\u201CGolf NSW has recently been made aware of a proposed community consultation process regarding the potential repurposing of a member golf course in the Sydney Metropolitan area and will be seeking an urgent meeting with the minister,\\u201D the prepared statement read \\u201CGolf NSW is extremely disappointed a popular and viable facility could be considered for repurposing especially at a time when golf participation is booming across all age groups and demographics.\\u201D The Morning Edition newsletter is our guide to the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Copyright Finance TV Pty Ltd All Rights Reserved Would you like to receive our daily news to your inbox 230 South River Road Carnarvon WA 6701105 McGlade's Road Carnarvon WA 670160 & 80 Lawson St Carnarvon WA 6701 BACKGROUNDThe Desert Sweet Banana Farm was established in 2004 as the owners saw an opportunity to provide high quality produce in one of the most fertile regions of the state. In 2008 the McGlades Rd property was purchased to expand the operation. More recently the Lawson St property (12.32 Ha 30.45 Acres) was acquired by the Hardman's as freehold land with nearly 6 Ha planted to bananas. They set about developing a state-of-the-art horticulture farm and as it stands today they have achieved that goal. Desert Sweet Banana is recognised as one of the leading banana producers in the Gascoyne region producing a high-quality bananas and melons. The real feature of the property is the steady stream on income for 12 months of the year with payment proceeds for bananas and watermelons paid weekly. LOCATIONThe properties are located in the Shire of Carnarvon with the Home Farm approximately 7 km from Carnarvon and McGlade's Block some 14 km from town, with Lawson St Farm approximately 15 km to the Carnarvon CBD. The majority of this land is composed of good river system soils. These soils range from a light textured red earthy sand to a medium textured red earthy loam. AREAThe productive area of the farm spans an area of 38.57 hectares, of which 21.418 hectares are fully developed and optimized for the production of bananas. Around 2.0 hectares of melons are planted annually. PRODUCTIONIn the summer months, depending on seasonal conditions between 1500 2000 crates of bananas are picked per week, while in the winter months between 700 800 crates are picked. On average Desert Sweet produces around 60,000 crates of bananas and 450 x 350 kg bins of melons annually. WATERAll properties have Netafim micro sprinklers and "T" tape with the system run by Netafim automated controllers and are managed by a central computer at the office or onsite. The system can also be operated using a smartphone. All properties have basin "A" river allocations. Total combined allocation is 446,000kl. INFRASTRUCTUREThe property is well serviced with an array of comfortable accommodation, 4 general purpose and storage sheds with the main on-farm packing facility is capable of handling over 100,000 crates per annum. WALK-IN-WALK-OUTOne of the real benefits of the Desert Sweet Banana Farm is that it comes with a complete set of plant and equipment required to operate the business. Included in the plant and equipment list are tractors, trucks, spreaders, planting equipment, processing equipment, quad bikes, boom spray and a large assorted sundry equipment. To obtain a confidential business report please call the Exclusive Selling Agent By sending this message, you agree to our Privacy Policy Business for sale in Sydney Business for sale in Melbourne Business for sale in Brisbane Business for sale in Adelaide Business for sale in Perth Business for sale in Canberra Business for sale in Darwin Business for sale in Hobart Business for sale in NSW Business for sale in VIC Business for sale in QLD Business for sale in SA Business for sale in WA Business for sale in ACT Business for sale in NT Business for sale in TAS Food, Beverage & Hospitality Shop & Retail Franchise & Business Professional Services Accommodation & Tourism Industrial & Manufacturing Home & Garden Beauty, Health & Fitness Restaurant Cafe & Coffee Shop An 18-hole public golf course in suburban Sydney was earmarked for conversion to a cemetery before an 11th-hour intervention from the premier delayed the announcement Metropolitan Memorial Parks (MMP)’s confidential plans to convert the 45-hectare Carnarvon Golf Club in Lidcombe were so tightly held that neither the club the local council nor the Labor MP were aware when contacted by this masthead Carnarvon Golf Course: The government delayed plans to convert the course into a cemetery.Credit: Wolter Peeters Sydney is swiftly running out of burial spaces A state government audit in 2023 found less than three years’ supply for some faith groups securing prime real estate in one of the world’s most expensive cities has vexed successive state governments the Southern Hemisphere’s largest necropolis 75-year-old Carnarvon golf course was considered suitable given its location and the fact it is on Crown land meaning the government would avoid the cost of compulsory acquisition Faith leaders involved in consultation to find a cemetery site were advised of Carnarvon’s selection in November was pulled at the last moment amid concerns about community resistance In October 2023, Premier Chris Minns announced half of Moore Park’s 18-hole golf course would be turned into a public park sparking a backlash from golfers and community members MMP chief executive Denise Ora and the premier’s office did not deny plans to convert Carnarvon leaving the door open to revisit the proposal The common response: “No decision has been made on any site.” A NSW government spokesperson said community consultation would occur on any preferred sites before a proposal was put to government Carnarvon has a lease on the land until 2035 but this would not have precluded negotiating an early exit Members of MMP’s community engagement committee confirmed they had been told about the new site though Ora issued an edict to members not to speak to media after being contacted by the Herald She said the investigation considered various options and that finding additional land was imperative to resolve the burial site supply crisis “Any preferred sites that are pursued for new cemeteries will be done in consultation with key stakeholders and the community; once consultation is completed our proposal will be provided back to government to decide on a pathway forward,” she said Other sites nearby were also considered suitable said industry sources speaking on condition of anonymity including the privately owned Strathfield Golf Course and Lidcombe TAFE Labor MP Lynda Voltz said converting Carnarvon would be met with “universal” community opposition It was a widely used public golf course and was important for biodiversity “I am sure I would be joined by a couple of thousand golfers and local residents when I chain myself to the front gates in protest if this went ahead,” she said A Cumberland Council spokesperson said it was not aware of any proposal regarding Carnarvon Metropolitan Memorial Parks (MMP)\\u2019s confidential plans to convert the 45-hectare Carnarvon Golf Club in Lidcombe were so tightly held that neither the club A state government audit in 2023 found less than three years\\u2019 supply for some faith groups securing prime real estate in one of the world\\u2019s most expensive cities has vexed successive state governments the Southern Hemisphere\\u2019s largest necropolis Faith leaders involved in consultation to find a cemetery site were advised of Carnarvon\\u2019s selection in November golf course would be turned into a public park MMP chief executive Denise Ora and the premier\\u2019s office did not deny plans to convert Carnarvon The common response: \\u201CNo decision has been made on any site.\\u201D Members of MMP\\u2019s community engagement committee confirmed they had been told about the new site \\u201CAny preferred sites that are pursued for new cemeteries will be done in consultation with key stakeholders and the community; once consultation is completed our proposal will be provided back to government to decide on a pathway forward,\\u201D she said Labor MP Lynda Voltz said converting Carnarvon would be met with \\u201Cuniversal\\u201D community opposition \\u201CI am sure I would be joined by a couple of thousand golfers and local residents when I chain myself to the front gates in protest if this went ahead,\\u201D she said If you believe that this is a technical error, please contact us and tell us the location of this page. September 5A festive mood permeated the 4th Annual Carnarvon Classic bull sale on Thursday at the Rolleston Livestock Selling Complex All articles from our website & appThe digital version of This Week's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other agricultural news sites in your areaContinueWith the canteen manned by a core team of Kay Becker burgers and treats on hand to feed the crowd of buyers and onlookers who turned up for the sale of 64 Droughtmaster bulls from four studs The four studs were Huntly, Oasis, Karragarra and Calco beating the previous record achieved twice for bulls in 2022 Calco Honky Cat was sold by Rebecca Farquhar and her son of Calco and was in the first run of select sires Elders Studstock's Anthony Ball said the cattle was what got the people in to the sale but it was a wonderful selling complex at Rolleston "There's no doubt about it and there's a lot of work that goes in to it from the vendors and Elders to put it all together," he said "I think that's why people like coming here it's a good run of bulls and people can enjoy themselves afterwards if they so wish to," he said Money raised from the canteen was earmarked for the charity which helps provide allied and mental health community wellbeing to those in regional and rural Queensland Judith Maizey has worked as a journalist and communications specialist for more than 30 years throughout Queensland and NSW. Working for Queensland Country Life, she is always up for a chat and loves a good story. Contact 0417 546 616. E: judith.maizey@queenslandcountrylife.com.au Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily Today's top stories curated by our news team Our twice weekly wrap of the latest in rural property sales Our twice weekly wrap of the big news in the red meat sector Industry news from Australia's dairy sector The week's top stories curated by our news team Trainer Sean Rains’ long-range plan with Victorian import Set The Scene moved tantalisingly closer after the son of Reset ran rampant at Carnarvon on Sunday. From the moment Rains brought Set The Scene across to join his stable he’s had his eyes firmly fixed on winning the Carnarvon Cup (2000m) and after his six-length romp in the Peter Evans Memorial Handicap (1700m), his goal appears within reach.  Getting to Carnarvon’s pinnacle race has been a year in the making for Rains, with Set The Scene building a real affinity with the track, finishing first three in 12 of 13 starts in an extended campaign that first kicked off last May. Rains, who can lock away his biggest win since becoming a trainer seven years ago, said winning the Carnarvon Cup with Set The Scene has always been on his agenda. “Absolutely, it’s always been on his radar,” Rains said to Racing WA. “His whole preparation has been targeted at it. “Essentially those horses he raced against on Sunday will make up the majority of the Carnarvon Cup field. “All things being even, if we get a good barrier and good luck in running, we’re a live chance and you would think he will go around as favourite. “He’s peaking at the right time and hopefully all the plans come off in a fortnight’s time.” Set The Scene has recorded seven wins from 34 starts and although he’s failed in three attempts beyond 1700m, it hasn’t dampened Rains’ conviction. He says the manner in which Set The Scene dominated the Peter Evans Memorial Handicap and attacked the line, leaves him optimistic he has the ability to go a longer distance in the Carnarvon Cup. “Obviously there’s a little question mark, but being by Reset, they usually get the ground,” Rains said. “I think the thing that’s really in our favour is how he loves the track, I think he’s only missed a placing once. “It’s the age old saying, horses for courses and I hope it rings true because this fella really loves it there. “Maybe the 2000m on the dirt is 1800m on the grass, I’m not too sure, I’m just happy he likes the track.” Adding to Rains’ confidence is the booking of top jockey Natasha Faithfull to partner Set The Scene in the Carnarvon Cup. Rains said he made a beeline straight for Faithfull after she steered him home in the Peter Evans Memorial Handicap. “She’s in high demand and such a vital cog,” Rains said. “As soon as she crossed the line and came back, I said tell me your available in two weeks.” .css-wombmx{font-size:xs;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;color:white;}TOP © 2025 RACING AND WAGERING WA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED is being strengthened and widened from 7.32m to 10.4m and will also have wider approaches at both ends Early works started this month with a side-track around the site that can be used by most vehicles with reduced speed limits and single lane operation Heavy vehicles operators are advised that width and mass restrictions will apply during bridge and approach works and they should check for details of restrictions and alternative route options the Queensland Government announced a $107.1 million Inland Freight Route Early Works Package This builds on $109.71 million of priority upgrades to the Inland Freight Route and key feeder roads identified in the A Real Bruce Plan 2020 including upgrades to the Carnarvon Highway Dawson Highway and Gregory Developmental Road “The $1 billion Inland Freight Route is a key commitment from the Miles Labor government and the Australian Government designed to create an alternative route for the transportation of freight in Queensland,” said the state’s Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish “This ‘Second Bruce’ will take heavy vehicles off the Bruce Highway making it safer and more reliable for everyone.” Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a7318ed6324f16b7c7395af70505da70" );document.getElementById("g3bfc1e4af").setAttribute( "id" and website in this browser for the next time I comment Field DevelopmentJunior partner hits out at Santos decision to pull plug on DoradoCarnarvon Energy said the proposed FPSO and development concept was value accretive and cost effective The Crown raised its fair share of royal eyebrows across five seasons spent airing the Firm’s dirty linens. From Prince Philip’s supposed dalliance with Penny Knatchbull to Louis Mountbatten’s failed grab for governmental power. But never did Netflix’s period drama ruffle more feathers than its portrayal of an alleged ‘romantic’ affair between the late Queen Elizabeth and her horse racing manager, Lord Porchester, the 7th Earl of Carnarvon. The insinuations, said the late Queen’s former press secretary, Dickie Arbiter, at the time, were ‘very distasteful and totally unfounded’. Her late Majesty, he stressed, would be the ‘last person in the world to have ever considered looking at another man. Not only is this muckraking — this is gossip that’s been washing around for decades. It’s got absolutely no substance.’ A damning critique, and now one that has been seconded by Lord Porchester’s son. George Herbert, 8th Earl of Carnarvon, has now made it clear that his father – who was known as ‘Porchie’ by the late Queen – merely enjoyed a close personal friendship with the monarch. Lord Porchester and the Queen at Newbury Races c. 1965 Lady Carnarvon talks to Tatler about Britain's love of history and gin and reveals what happened when the cast and crew of the final Downton Abbey filmed at her family seat at Highclere Castle is no stranger to the dramatic storylines of a beloved period drama played home to Downton Abbey for six seasons of television and (at least) three films But The Crown’s depiction of this supposed royal romance would leave even the Dowager Duchess speechless. ‘Porchie’ first appeared in the ninth episode of the first series and stirred up tense relations between the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh starts spending more and more time at the race track and therefore in the company of Porchie – something Prince Philip does not approve of Rumours of a relationship between the Late Queen Elizabeth and Lord Porchester are ‘way off the mark', says the 8th Earl of Carnarvon So who was the real Lord Porchester? Born Henry George Reginald Molyneux Herbert in 1924, the 7th Earl of Carnarvon’s grandfather, George Herbert, discovered the tomb of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun alongside the archaeologist Howard Carter – his death the following year sparking rumours of a mysterious curse plaguing those who disturbed the resting place. (For those wondering, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon also dispelled the rumour that his great-aunt Lady Evelyn Herbert was Howard Carter’s girlfriend after a steamy romance among the pyramids took centre stage in ITV’s 2016 drama Tutankhamun.) Earlier this year, the release of Wolf Hall saw the world losing its head. Its stars revealed all to Annabel Sampson why Gen Z can’t look away in the January 2025 issue By the time Lord Carnarvon succeeded his father to the title in 1987 he had already established a reputation not only as a first class breeder of horses, but also as a leading figure in local government, planning and conservation. He was educated at Eton where he excelled at boxing. Commissioned in the Royal Horse Guards during the war, he served in North Africa, spending his 19th birthday in the Sinai desert. Jane Andrews spent her childhood penniless, but a dream job as Sarah Ferguson's dresser soon saw her rubbing shoulders with the royals: now, a producer from The Crown is working on a ‘partly-fictionalised’ drama about how it all went so terribly wrong. Prepare to meet The Lady. He later became Honorary Colonel of the 116th Engineer Regiment. He served as an active member of the community throughout his life and served as an Independent to Hampshire County Council for 24 years he was very touched to be presented with a crystal decanter His contributions to local government were recognised in 1975 with a knighthood a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) the late Queen made the rare decision to attend his funeral the monarch typically reserved that honour for the most internationally renowned heads of state