Blackbutt’s A Cut Above The Rest
Blackbutt cemented its reputation as a “timber town” at its annual show last weekend, with big crowds turning out to watch the woodchopping and chainsaw competitions.
Program Expands Pest Control Skills
South Burnett Regional Council has assisted landholders on the eastern side of the Bunya Mountains to take part in a specialised wild dog trapping and baiting program.
JEV Detected Again In Pigs
The Department of Primary Industries has issued a Biosecurity Alert after Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) was detected again recently in pigs in Queensland.
It’s Farm Safety Calendar Time!
Hey kids! It’s that time of the year again … time to start drawing to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland!
Growers Call For Dam Certainty
CANEGROWERS – the body which represents Queensland sugarcane growers – is calling on the State Government to “publicly and unequivocally” reaffirm its commitment to rebuilding Paradise Dam following recent media reports questioning the future of the project.
Reactions To This Week’s Budget
Every Federal Budget attracts a range of responses … some negative from political opponents, some neutral and some a bit more positive.
Bio-Fertiliser Project Put To Council
A Development Application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the construction of a high-tech bio-fertiliser processing facility north of Nanango.
Opposition Launches Rail Petition
The Federal Coalition has launched a “Rescue our Rail” petition in support of extending the Inland Rail project into Queensland.
Another Big Year At Kingaroy Show!
A few light showers on Saturday morning didn’t deter the crowds from attending Kingaroy’s big two-day show at the weekend.
NFF Welcomes Fuel Security Package
National Farmers’ Federation president Hamish McIntyre has welcomed Wednesday’s announcement of a $10 billion Australian Fuel Security and Resilience package by he Federal Government.
Inland Rail Decision ‘Devastating’
The dream of an Inland Rail link from Queensland to Melbourne has been shattered by a Federal Government announcement this week.
Nats Call For ‘Boots On Ground’
Opposition agriculture spokesperson Darren Chester has called for the upcoming Federal Budget to prioritise biocontrol measures and practical projects “which make a difference on the ground” in regional Australia.
Great Show With A Serious Message
The Heritage Bank Nanango 117th Show had everything a visitor could want … animals (of all sorts), exciting action (trots, barrel racing, a rodeo), amusement rides and fireworks!
Fertiliser Recovery Will Be Slow
The global fertiliser market faces a prolonged period of tight supply and price pressures, even if geopolitical tensions ease soon, according to agribusiness banker Rabobank.
BlazeAid Is Back & They Need You!
BlazeAid volunteers have been hard at work for more than a week now in the South Burnett, helping farmers repair hundreds of kilometres of fences damaged during the flash flooding in early March.
Farmers Thank Woolies For Price Lift
Dairy farmers have thanked Woolworths for lifting the price paid to them for milk by 10 cents per litre.
AgForce Welcomes QPC Inquiry
AgForce has welcomed the announcement of an inquiry into the impact of Federal environmental legislation on Queensland.
Invitation To Farmers
The National Farmers Federation is inviting farmers to sign up to its gap-year employment program, AgCAREERSTART.
What Is The Future Of Farming?
Former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell OAM is worried about the future of farming in the South Burnett, especially now in the wake of the Iran crisis.
Quad Bike Rider Injured
A woman aged in her 50s was airlifted to hospital on Saturday afternoon a quad bike rollover at Merlwood.
