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Vet Pleads Guilty In Hendra Case

Vet Pleads Guilty In Hendra Case

A Gold Coast veterinarian has been placed on a two-year $3000 good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to failing to meet workplace health and safety standards while drawing a blood sample from a horse suspected of having Hendra virus.

Day 1 At Lady Bjelke-Petersen Hospital

Day 1 At Lady Bjelke-Petersen Hospital

It these faces are looking pleased, it’s for good reason … the first day of surgeries at the reopened Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy went off without a hitch.

Hamilton’s Hopefuls Clash

Hamilton’s Hopefuls Clash

Nanango trainer Kaylene Hamilton would love to record a hometown success in the BP Roadhouse Nanango BM 50 (1000m) at Lee Park on Saturday with either Stratalena or Monte Lago.

Hated Welfare Fund Finally Closes

Hated Welfare Fund Finally Closes

The State Government has announced the closure of the controversial Aborigines Welfare Fund, a part of the system of stolen wages and savings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders for more than 70 years

$168,000 To Help Volunteers

$168,000 To Help Volunteers

South Burnett not-for-profit groups will receive a total of $168,840 in the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program.

AHA Presses On With BJD Overhaul

AHA Presses On With BJD Overhaul

Animal Health Australia is pushing ahead with its deregulation of Bovine Johne’s Disease controls, despite opposition from some Queensland cattl;e producers.

QATC CEO Appointed

QATC CEO Appointed

Mark Tobin has been appointed the new chief executive officer of rural training body, Queensland Agricultural Training Colleges.

Tiffany’s Tale Sells Safety Message

Tiffany’s Tale Sells Safety Message

A woman who spent 40 minutes trapped in a potato processing machine and later had to undergo 30 hours of reconstructive surgery will be a special guest speaker at QRRRWN’s latest webinar on Friday (May 27).