MORE TO LOVE The editor’s desk It was great to catch up with some of the dedicated members of the Warwick District Fish Stocking Association for this week's cover story (see pages 4-5). This is one of the many volunteer organisations in our region who do a powerhouse of work behind the scenes without normally seeking a lot of kudos, but it's well-deserved. Recent rain across the region, while wonderful, has not been drought-breaking and the Condamine River and other local waterways are still in vital need of a proper 'flushing out'. The good news is that despite the conditions native fish in the river and in our dams are remarkably hardy. The Fish Stocking Association has put their normal activities on hold until wetter times return but like the rest of us they remain hopeful and confident. And I think it's important to also recognise the work this group does in improving habitats for native species. Meanwhile some local farmers have taken a punt on the back of the rain in recent days and got the planting gear out of the shed. Let's hope their optimism is further rewarded. Jeremy Sollars
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