Drought Levy ‘A Good Start’: QDO
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation says a decision by Woolworths and Coles to back the 10 cent “Drought Levy” on milk is a good start.
Aust Post Joins Drought Campaign
Australia Post has released a special edition Drought Relief stamp to help raise funds for Rural Aid, the charity behind the Buy a Bale campaign
Fires At Glan Devon, Booie
Fire crews in the South Burnett were stretched on Thursday with major fires breaking out at Glan Devon and Booie within two hours of each other.
Four Exhibitions Dazzle And Delight
Guests at the official opening of this month’s exhibition at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery were treated to bush poetry and songs, thanks to local school children.
Champions In Action In Kingaroy
Some of Australia’s best young speedway riders were in action in Kingaroy on Saturday for the Queensland State Titles of the Under 16 125cc Solos and Best Pairs.
Proposal To Honour Nanango Couple
A proposal to rename an al fresco area next to the Little Drayton Street laneway in Nanango “Barry and Mary Green Place” will be turned over to the Nanango community for a final decision.
Georgie On FHA Review Panel
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset – who will take over as General President AgForce Queensland in November – has been appointed to the Review Panel examining the Federal Government’s Farm Household Allowance (FHA) scheme.
ACCC Warning To Milk Processors
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned dairy processors against misleading farmers about milk prices.
Man Critically Injured In Crash
A man, aged in his 20s, has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition following a single-vehicle crash on the Murgon-Gayndah Road near Windera on Wednesday afternoon.
Council Bridge On Private Property
The surprise discovery that a timber bridge across Boughyard Creek near Ironpot isn’t on a Council road reserve may force the South Burnett Regional Council to compulsorily acquire land from neighbouring properties.
Celebration Salutes Everything Italian
Moffatdale Ridge’s annual Italian Festival had a lot of competition this year – rugby league grand finals, Nanango Muster, Nanango Races, Avocado Festival etc – but still about 1200 people turned up to celebrate la dolce vita.
Drought Area Extended
Agriculture Minister Mark Furner announced on Wednesday that portions of the Western Downs Regional Council area – including the region around Bell and Jandowae – have been drought declared.
Community Grants Increase By $7000
The South Burnett Regional Council announced the successful applicants for the first round of its Community Grants program at its monthly meeting on Wednesday.
Woman Charged Over Dog Scam
Goomeri police have warned residents considering buying pets or property online after a recent incident which led to a Gold Coast woman being charged.
‘Dental Dark Age’ In South Burnett
Medical groups accused the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday of condemning residents “to a dental dark age” by failing to fluoridate the local water supply.
Durong Added To Listening Tour
The South Burnett Regional Council has added an extra meeting to its upcoming Listening Tour after protests from residents living in the Durong and Boondooma areas.
Shorter, Safer Swimming Season
The South Burnett Regional Council will reduce the swimming season at Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon swimming pools slightly this season so that patrons can be safer.
Get Ready To Break The Bank!
The thrill of trying to break the bank at the casino – without any of the risks – will be back in Nanango this Saturday night (September 22).
QDO Blames Coles For Dairy Collapse
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation has blamed supermarket giant Coles for a $10 billion loss in the Australian dairy industry.
Farm Production Stable At $60bn
The value of Australia’s farm production is forecast to remain relatively unchanged in 2018-19 at $60 billion despite the drought in Queensland and NSW.
