WITH so much of the state drought-declared, QCWA is here to help through the Public Rural Crisis Fund.

Donations to this fund are tax deductible and all money received is used to assist those who need a hand up.

No administration charges are taken from this fund.

QCWA members are very proud to be able to offer this type of support to the women and their families suffering in this drought, an uncontrollable element of their daily lives.

They are currently assisting farmers and their families with household support in every part of Queensland.

About $300,000 has been spent each year to show our farmers we care and want to help.

The support is in the form of grocery vouchers, store credit or being able to pay some overdue accounts (such as electricity, phone, doctor, etc). Every dollar that is donated to the QCWA goes directly to those in need.

You don't have to be a farmer to receive assistance. This fund is available to all in crisis who need some help.

Phone the QCWA state office on 3026 1220 or go to www.qcwa.org.au. Click on the "What we do” tab and find "Public Rural Crisis Fund” in the drop-down menu and you can apply online.

At the recent division contest finals, Margaret Grayson presented MP James Lister and councillor Cameron Gow with some application forms. These forms are available at Mr Lister's office and the council office.

Photography results for the division finals are:

Class 1 Black and white or sepia, any subject: First - Hillary Neden, Mt Colliery. Second - Barbara Weier, Allora. Third - Paulette Cassidy, Stanthorpe.

Class 2 QWCA events and activities: First - Hillary Neden, Mt Colliery. Second - Jenny Whitsed, Emu Vale. Third - Kris Cole, Glen Aplin.

Class 3A Photo by child up to nine years: First - Sophie Masters, Allora. Second - Jasmine Young, Killarney. Third - Beau Cassidy, Stanthorpe.

Class 3B Photo by child 10-15 years: First - Aliesha Rogers, Stanthorpe.

Class Wildlife - animal, bird or insect: First - Val Rogers, Stanthorpe. Second - Dorothy Kable, Emu Vale. Third - Christopher Lee, Condamine Valley Warwick.

Class 5 Landscape - land, sky or water: First - Jenny Hillman, Stanthorpe. Second - Barbara Weier, Allora. Third - Shirley Erhardt, Victoria Hill.

Class 6 Pets and their owners: First - Michele Slater, Condamine Valley Warwick. Second - Michael McAuliffe, Stanthorpe. Third - Corina Sutton, Clifton.

Class 7 Favourite footwear: First - Carolyn Anderson, Allora. Second - Michele Slater, Condamine Valley Warwick. Third - Kris Cole, Glen Aplin.

Class 8 Historic landmark or icon: First - Shirley Erhardt, Victoria Hill. Second - Carolyn Anderson, Allora. Third - Jenny Hillman, Stanthorpe.

Class 9 UN development goal - health and well-being: First - Kris Cole, Glen Aplin. Second - Lorna Grayson, Killarney.

Class 10 People - single, group or crowd at an event or crowd: First - Michele Slater, Condamine Valley Warwick. Second - Barbara Weier, Allora. Third - Judy Funk, Stanthorpe.

Class 11 Plants - part of a plant or fungi: First - Carolyn Anderson, Allora. Second - Michele Slater, Condamine Valley Warwick. Third - Corina Sutton, Clifton.

Class 12 Special product of the year - carrot, by popular vote: First - Kris Cole, Glen Aplin. Second - Michele Slater, Condamine Valley Warwick. Third - Jenny Whitsed, Emu Vale.

Coin donation of $27.75 was raised in the carrot class. Carrots are this year's primary product.

The winning photo entries will go on to further judging at Southern Region Conference to be held in Southport at the end of July. From there the first three place-getters will go on to state judging.

There were 35 art entries at this year's contests finals. Winners were:

Landscape: First - Peter With, Stanthorpe. Second - Fiona Hayes, Warwick. Still life: First - Fiona Hayes, Warwick. Second - Christ Masters, Swanfels. Contemporary: First - Karen Johns, Stanthorpe. Second - Karen Johns, Stanthorpe.

The winning entries in art will go directly for judging at the state conference to be held in Brisbane in October.

For more information on QCWA Border Division phone Jenny Whitsed on 4664 8083 or jennywhitsed@hotmail.com