‘Breaks his heart’: Sharyn Ghidella reveals sadness as family farm is listed for sale

Sharyn Ghidella. Picture: Annette Dew Queensland newsreader Sharyn Ghidella has fond memories of growing up on the family farm in Babinda, a rural town in the state’s Far North. And in an emotional social media post has revealed the heartbreak of that same farm being listed for sale. Sharyn Ghidella’s family farm at 605 Boulders Road, Babinda, is for sale “My dad spent most of his life here, working the land for over 60 years with his late father and brother, until retiring at 83,” the 10 News journalist said. “I know it breaks his heart to see it leave the family.” She said the “almost 400-acre property on Boulders Road” was so much more than a farm to their family. “It’s part of our family history and the setting for some of our happiest childhood memories.. swimming in the crystal-clear creeks and riding old tyre inner tubes down the rapids,” she posted. “It’s also prime agricultural land… extremely fertile and productive… currently leased out as a sugar cane farm surrounded by Babinda and Knowles Creeks. “It offers a rare combination of productive farmland, abundant water and spectacular natural beauty. “In fact, the scenery and water views are so special that Better Homes and ...