Rural

They’re Off To The Ekka!

They’re Off To The Ekka!

Goomeri Show Society hosted the South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals on Saturday … the annual event which selects which South Burnett show winners will represent the region at the Ekka.

EOIs For DPI Working Groups

EOIs For DPI Working Groups

The State Government is calling for expressions of interest from people keen to help shape the next stage of its 25-year blueprint for primary industries.

Calling All Young Artists!

Calling All Young Artists!

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!

Group Takes Over Wine College

Group Takes Over Wine College

A consortium consisting of industry, tourism and council representatives will take over operations of the beleaguered Queensland College of Wine Tourism.

Cargill Snaps Up Rest Of Teys

Cargill Snaps Up Rest Of Teys

Teys Investments Pty Ltd – owners of the large hide-processing plant on the outskirts of Murgon – is set to be fully taken over later this year by USA-based multinational Cargill.

Nats Named In Shadow Cabinet

Nats Named In Shadow Cabinet

The “trial separation” of the Nationals and Liberal Party is over, with Nationals Leader David Littleproud appointed on Wednesday to the new Shadow Cabinet.

High Times At Kingaroy Show

High Times At Kingaroy Show

The 117th Kingaroy Show has been hailed as the best for years, with crowds flocking to the bull ride on Saturday and the speedway on Sunday.

Sunpork Backs Baiting Program

Sunpork Backs Baiting Program

Sunpork has donated 2000kg of meat to help with the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual wild dog and feral pig co-ordinated baiting programs.

Changes At QRIDA

Changes At QRIDA

The State Government has announced four changes to the Board of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority.