QDO Welcomes ‘Effects Test’
Queensland dairy farmers, who have long been calling for the introduction of an “effects test” into consumer legislation, will be celebrating.
AgForce Members To
Reflect On A Big Year
Transport routes and telecommunications technology are expected to be the hot topics discussed at the AgForce South-East Queensland regional forum being held in Toowoomba on Friday.
Mayor Encourages
Farmers To Apply For IDPs
Mayor Keith Campbell has encouraged local farmers to apply for Individual Droughted Property declarations
QFF Angry Over Tax Backflip
Queensland farmers have been let down by ‘frivolous and petty political posturing’ about the backpacker tax, the Queensland Farmers Federation said on Wednesday.
Wild Dogs Kill Nine Sheep
Durong residents have been warned to keep a close eye on their stock after wild dogs killed sheep
1000 Head Yarded In Murgon
Numbers were up in Murgon for the fortnightly sale on Tuesday, with 1000 cattle yarded.
Farmers Confident Backpacker
Tax Deal Can Be Worked Out
The National Farmers Federation is confident a deal can be worked out to end the uncertainty over the so-called Backpackers Tax, despite the Senate’s rejection of the Bills on Thursday.
New President At NFF
NSW farmer and grazier Fiona Simson has been elected president of the National Farmers Federation – the first woman to have the role in the organisation’s 37-year history.
PCA Picks A Reason To Celebrate
Kingaroy-based Peanut Company of Australia is celebrating the first birthday of its consumer brand, “Picky Picky Peanuts”.
Catchment Scores Another ‘D’ Grade
The Upper Brisbane Catchment – which passes through Elgin Vale, South Nanango, Yarraman, Blackbutt and Cooyar – has not significantly improved its water quality over the last year, according to a new report.
Elderly Man Hurt On Quad Bike
An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital after a quad bike accident at Ballogie on Sunday
Swickers Reflects On A Long Week
Just over a week ago, Swickers boning room was in flames, nearly 600 workers feared for their jobs, and the Kingaroy economy looked very shaky indeed.
Farmers Tell MPs To ‘Stop Playing Politics’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is calling on the Coalition government and ALP Opposition to “stop playing politics with farmers’ futures” and urgently resolve the outstanding backpacker tax.
Byrne Confirmed As Ag Minister
Member for Rockhampton Bill Byrne has been confirmed as the new Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Economic Development.
Ekka Holiday Date Set
The 2017 Show Holiday in the South Burnett will be held to coincide with the Monday of Ekka week.
Drones Approved For Farm Spraying
Queensland farmers can now use drones to spray crops after the State Government amended legislation to allow the latest technology.
Swickers Back In Business
Swickers will resume its abattoir operations on Wednesday afternoon, Sunpork has confirmed
State Government ‘On
Standby’ To Help Swickers
State Government staff are “on standby” for the Kingaroy community following discussions with Swickers about Sunday morning’s fire.
Sheena Selected For Canberra
Kingaroy resident Sheena Lindholm – one of five candidates who stood for South Burnett Mayor at this year’s local government elections – headed off to Canberra this week.
MP Urges Senate To Pass Backpacker Tax
Federal MP David Littleproud says his electorate of Maranoa – which relies heavily on backpacker labour – has been left in limbo by Labor and cross-benchers in the Senate.
