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Second Time Success For Murgon

Second Time Success For Murgon

It was a very busy weekend in the South Burnett, but the rescheduled Murgon Show last Saturday was still a popular outing for many families … especially the rodeo and fireworks on Saturday night.

Bill To Create Bush Boot Camp

Bill To Create Bush Boot Camp

A Bill was introduced into State Parliament on Thursday which will create a new court-ordered rehabilitation program for repeat youth offenders.

Emergency Push For More Funding

Emergency Push For More Funding

Australia’s 538 local councils have united at the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly in Canberra to call on the Federal Government to deliver an immediate increase in untied funding.

$1919 Fine For Speeding

$1919 Fine For Speeding

A 32-year-old woman has been fined $1919 and has lost her licence for six months after being caught speeding on the New England Highway at Upper Yarraman.

DPI Support Through ‘Transition’

DPI Support Through ‘Transition’

The Department of Primary Industries has promised to support growers through the transition caused by new restrictions on the usage of the herbicides paraquat and diquat.

TRC Revamps Grants Scheme

TRC Revamps Grants Scheme

Toowoomba Regional Council has encouraged community groups in Yarraman and Cooyar to apply for funding through council’s new-look community grants program.

Nats Fear Heavy Costs For Farmers

Nats Fear Heavy Costs For Farmers

The Nationals have warned Queensland farmers will be facing billions of dollars in new costs when the next phase of Federal Government land-clearing laws come into effect on July 1.

$9.5m Allotted To Barlil Weir Project

$9.5m Allotted To Barlil Weir Project

The 2026-27 State Budget, handed down by Treasurer David Janetzki in State Parliament on Tuesday, contains funding for several new projects in the South Burnett region, as well as ongoing funding for existing infrastructure.

Two Hurt In Two Truck Crashes

Two Hurt In Two Truck Crashes

A truck driver suffered minor injuries in a spectacular single-vehicle crash which temporarily blocked the Bunya Highway on Tuesday morning.

QFF Appoints New CEO

QFF Appoints New CEO

Former Greater Whitsunday Alliance CEO Kylie Porter has been appointed CEO of the Queensland Farmers’ Federation.

APVMA Slashes Paraquat Use

APVMA Slashes Paraquat Use

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has published significant new restrictions on the use of the herbicides paraquat and diquat.