Mayor Pushes For Rail Commitment
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has called on the Federal Government for a solid forward-funding commitment to build the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line in the upcoming 2017-18 Budget.
Labour Hire Warning For Growers
The Fair Work Ombudsman is urging horticulture businesses to be vigilant when engaging workers from labour-hire companies.
Seeney To Quit State Politics
Former Deputy Premier and Opposition Leader Jeff Seeney announced in Parliament on Thursday he will not be re-contesting the seat of Callide at the next State Election.
Nats Unveil ‘Get Out Of The City’
A National Party campaign to get more Federal Government facilities on the ground in rural and regional areas was launched on Wednesday … but residents only have nine days to make a submission.
QDO Urges MPs To Back Milk Logo Bill
Queensland dairy farmers are urging consumers to lobby their State MPs to support a “Fair Milk Price” logo law in Parliament.
Plenty Of Action At Cooyar Show
The organisers of the 68th Cooyar Show may have taken a gamble by dropping the ring events this year, but spectators were rewarded with a almost non-stop action in the main arena.
Register For Backpacker Tax
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has reminded employers who wish to claim the 15 per cent tax “backpacker” rate for their working holiday staff that they must first register with the Australian Taxation Office to be eligible.
Seminar Aims To Keep
Farmers Out Of Trouble
Farmers … would your property pass a Fair Work inspection or audit? Are you confident you’re meeting all your legal obligations under the Fair Work Act and awards?
Home Power Bills Tipped To Rise 1.7pc
Electricity prices look set to rise again, with small business bills expected to increase by 1.5 per cent, household bills by 1.7 per cent, and farmers and irrigators by up to 1.9 per cent
Georgie Joins ABC Board
Durong grazier – and former Q&A panellist – Georgie Somerset has been appointed to the Board of the ABC.
MP Slams Banks Over
FMD Offset Accounts
The unwillingness of banks to offer their agribusiness customers the same offset facilities they offer home loan customers has angered Member for Maranoa David Littleproud.
Live Beef Export Arrives In China
The first shipment of live beef cattle from Australia arrived in China on Tuesday.
Heatwave Slashes Bumper Vintage
A two-week heatwave that struck the South Burnett earlier this month has claimed a casualty: a big slice of the region’s 2017 grape harvest.
Winter Crops Yield Records: ABARES
Summer-planted crops may be feeling the heat in the South Burnett but the news about winter crops should have some farmers smiling.
FHA Amendments To Benefit Farmers
Improvements to the delivery of the Farm Household Allowance payment will benefit South Burnett farmers in need, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien says.
MP Calms Soil Contamination Fears
The State Government has emphasised that “general farm work” has not been affected in the Chinchilla area despite hydrogen gas being located in the soil.
Murgon Yards 1000 Head
Prolonged hot and dry weather being experienced through parts of the Burnett saw cattle numbers swell to 1000 at Murgon’s cattle sale on Tuesday.
QFF Welcomes New
Water Infrastructure Fund
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a Federal Government commitment to make $2 billion available to develop water infrastructure.
Hot Hit For Country Singer
Country music singer Dean Perrett has become a surprise social media sensation … and it’s got nothing to do with his award-winning albums or songs.
Old CB Radios Get A Reprieve
A decision to make 40 channel CB radios illegal from June 1 has been overturned.
