QDO Slams Draft Dairy Code
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has slammed a proposed new code of conduct for the industry, saying it still leaves dairy farmers “high and dry”.
Extra $1.5m For Water Study
An extra $1.5 million has been allocated by the Federal Government to the South and North Burnett water feasibility study, taking the total funding commitment for the project to $3.5 million
Horror Night Was Heaps Of Fun
Little Drayton Street in Nanango was the dead-heart of the South Burnett on Thursday night … attracting ghosts, goblins and spooky spirits for another monster Halloween celebration.
Council Erases Rail Trail Data
Two years’ data about usage of the South Burnett Rail Trail has been removed from Council records because of concerns about its accuracy.
Teachers Vote For Work Bans
Catholic school teachers have voted to take industrial action next week at 195 schools across Queensland – including two in the South Burnett – unless a meeting on Wednesday resolves the dispute.
AgForce Praises NBN Co Move
AgForce has praised NBN Co for setting up a business unit focused solely on servicing rural, regional and remote Australia.
Kingaroy Water Safe: Council
South Burnett Regional Council has assured residents that the town water is safe to drink
Reseal For TRC Roads
Sections of bitumen roads in the Cooyar and Yarraman areas will be resealed as part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s $8 million annual regional road reseal program.
Home Teams Falter In Round 3
A full round of games was played in Round 3 of the South Burnett Cricket competition at the weekend, but no home teams came up with a win.
Red Benches To Raise Awareness
A bench in Yarraman is going to be painted red as part of a campaign to raise awareness about family and domestic violence
Local Fire Ban Extended
Local fire bans in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett council areas have been extended again.
Wellcamp To Become Rural Export Hub
Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Airport will become an agricultural export hub by early 2021, providing new export opportunities for farmers and food processors.
LTO Seeks Partnership With Council
The Visit South Burnett Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) will seek a formal partnership with the South Burnett Regional Council.
Woolies’ Breach ‘Shocks’ Ombudsman
The Fair Work Ombudsman says she is shocked that yet another large, publicly listed company has admitted to breaching Australia’s workplace laws on a massive scale.
Council Considers Shorter Road Name
South Burnett Regional Council will undertake public consultation about changing one of the region’s longest road names to something much shorter
Coal Sparks Fire Alert
Smouldering coal sparked a fire alert at Tarong Power Station on Wednesday morning.
Huge Solar Farm In Doubt
The future of a huge solar farm project at Harlin looks uncertain following court action
Ag Discussion Deadline Extended
Federal Government consultations about the future direction of agricultural research have been extended until November 25.
Swine Fever In Korea
African Swine Fever has been detected on South Korean farms close to the North Korean border, according to a report in Nature magazine.
Free Health Workshop In Proston
Residents from Proston and surrounding areas have been invited to attend a special workshop organised by Darling Downs Health on November 12.
