Solemn Liturgy Honours Police
South Burnett residents joined local police officers in Murgon on Thursday to pay tribute to the 143 Queensland police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1861.
Farm Safety ‘Slowly Improving’
A new report by Safe Work Australia which looks at health and safety in agricultural industries has found the rate of farm fatalities has fallen by around 24 per cent since 2003.
Energy Audits Cut Farm Power Costs
Most farms could shave 20 to 40 per cent off their power bills if they undertook an energy audit, Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson says.
Alfie Langer Coming To Dinner
Football legend Allan “Alfie” Langer will be coming to Murgon for dinner on Thursday, October 20
Droughtmasters Pay Off For George
Three droughtmaster cattle raised near Murgon sold for an average $8500 a head at the annual Droughtmaster National Sale in Rockhampton on September 13-14.
Macfarlane To Head Mining Lobby Group
Former Member for Groom – and Kingaroy peanut grower – Ian Macfarlane has been appointed chief executive of the Queensland Resources Council.
Health Reps Hold First Meeting
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service has held the first meeting of its new Consumer Council.
Stars Wrap Up Triumphant Sri Lanka Tour
The Southern Stars cricket team is heading back to Australia undefeated after a 5-0 whitewash in Sri Lanka.
MP Welcomes Backpacker Backdown
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says local primary producers and tourism operators will benefit from the Federal Government’s decision to slash the proposed tax rate on backpackers.
Feedlot Operator Facing Legal Action
The operator of a feedlot at Goomeri is facing legal action for allegedly underpaying six backpackers from the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Wondai Taxi’s Running Out Time
Less than four years after Wondai residents were welcoming the return of a taxi to the town, the future of the service again looks bleak.
GRDC Gets New Chairman
The Grains Research and Development Corporation will get new leadership after Boggabilla grain grower, Mr John Woods, was appointed chair for a three year term.
Greens Back Kingaroy Mine Protest
Greens Senator Larissa Waters has joined the campaign against Moreton Resources’ proposed Kingaroy coal mine.
Nats Claim Victory On Backpacker Tax
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says the Federal Coalition has listened to industry concerns by cutting the “backpacker tax”.
Local Wines To Feature In Hong Kong
A man known as Hong Kong’s answer to famous Australian wine critic James Halliday could be paying a visit to the South Burnett next year to help introduce the region’s wines to Chinese buyers.
Mini Makeover At Kingaroy Hospital
It’s not a new hospital, but parts of Kingaroy Hospital will be getting a mini makeover during the next few months.
Avocado Festival Wants Your Feedback
The Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Avocado Festival has only just been and gone, but festival organisers are already wondering how they can make next year’s event even better.
Grants Offered To Farm Researchers
Time is running out for young agricultural researchers to share their ideas for a chance to receive a share of $240,000 in grants.
$12m Payout Puts Onus On Farmers
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is warning farmers to take heed of a recent court decision which saw a Tasmanian farmer ordered to pay $12 million compensation to an employee injured during a quad bike incident.
Miners Kept 200m From Homes
Resource companies will be restricted from conducting activities 200 metres from homes and 50 metres from farm infrastructure under changes which came into effect on Tuesday.
