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WET Reforms ‘Could Be A Disaster’

WET Reforms ‘Could Be A Disaster’

Proposed reforms to the Wine Equalisation Tax announced in this year’s Federal Budget would be a disaster for South Burnett wine producers if they are allowed to go ahead, the South Burnett Wine Industry Association says.

Mayor Wants Action On Inland Rail

Mayor Wants Action On Inland Rail

Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio is calling for an end to speculation about changes to Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) proposed alignment for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line.

Council To Investigate Irrigation

Council To Investigate Irrigation

The South Burnett Regional Council will undertake a research project to assess the potential economic benefits of introducing more irrigation into the region.

Red Earth Unveils $1m Dream

Red Earth Unveils $1m Dream

The Red Earth Community Foundation South Burnett has set itself a target of raising $1 million to help future-proof the South Burnett.

Instant Garden … Just Add Water

Instant Garden … Just Add Water

Cherbourg’s new Winifred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre – which will be officially opened on Monday – is sporting a new garden thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim.

Wind Farm Meeting Draws A Crowd

Wind Farm Meeting Draws A Crowd

AGL will sponsor a four-day tour in August of its Macarthur and Oaklands Hill wind farms in Victoria for 30 locals who live near the site of its proposed Coopers Gap wind farm.