Rural

MP Calls For Crisis Meetings About Hendra

MP Calls For Crisis Meetings About Hendra

Shadow Agriculture Minister Deb Frecklington has called on the State Government to urgently convene a series of high-level meetings to resolve a “crisis” about Hendra horse vaccinations in Queensland.

Drought Dinners Get Another Run

Drought Dinners Get Another Run

A series of free community dinners for residents in remote parts of the region will get a repeat run later this year, thanks to the State Government.

Have Your Say On Food Labels

Have Your Say On Food Labels

Queenslanders are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to food labelling standards aimed at providing clear “country-of-origin” details.

New Face At Sub-Chamber

New Face At Sub-Chamber

Oakey Show Society life member Denis Janetzki has been elected president of the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber of Agricultural Societies.

Ag Minister Meets With AgForce

Ag Minister Meets With AgForce

Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson – recently appointed to the role – paid a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett this week as part of a roadtrip to help her get better acquainted with the some of the major issues in her portfolio.

‘We Don’t Know How Lucky We Are’

‘We Don’t Know How Lucky We Are’

A record-breaking hay convoy to drought-stricken farmers in western Queensland had a South Burnett flavour at the weekend … with local businesses supporting the run, local drivers taking part, and local cooks baking up some tasty treats to also head out west.

Wild Dog Board ‘Stacked With Greenies’

Wild Dog Board ‘Stacked With Greenies’

Member for Nanango – and Shadow Agriculture Minister – Deb Frecklington has accused the State Government of “stacking” the wild dog advisory board QDOG with “greenies” and “bureaucrats”.

Candidate Calls For Zonal Taxation

Candidate Calls For Zonal Taxation

LNP candidate for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on the Federal Government to include Zonal Taxation in this year’s proposed tax reform discussions.

Low Rate Loans For Farmers

Low Rate Loans For Farmers

QRAA Chief Executive Officer Cameron MacMillan has announced low interest rates for the State Government’s Sustainability and First Start Loans for primary producers.

Tick Line ‘Needs More Time’

Tick Line ‘Needs More Time’

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called for the public consultation period on proposed changes to the tick line to be extended for a month to the end of February.

Chinese Business Delegation Visits

Chinese Business Delegation Visits

A group of five business people from the city of Jinan in eastern China visited the South Burnett on Wednesday as guests of the South Burnett Regional Council.

Dairy Council Praises China FTA

Dairy Council Praises China FTA

The Australian Dairy Industry Council has applauded the confirmation that the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will come into force on December 20.