Rural

MP Welcomes ACCC Investigation

MP Welcomes ACCC Investigation

Member for Maranoa David Littleproud said on Tuesday he strongly supports the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s announcement it will investigate the concept of national roaming.

Ag Minister Ignores Tick Line Fears

Ag Minister Ignores Tick Line Fears

Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson has dismissed complaints from cattle producers in the Coalbank area, south of Cooyar, about the placement of the new tick line boundary.

New Face At RIRDC

New Face At RIRDC

Well-known Riverina businesswoman Kay Hull has been appointed chair of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC).

Dry Soils Increase Risk Of Fires

Dry Soils Increase Risk Of Fires

The South Burnett should have a “normal” bushfire season this year although active fires are still probable, according to predictions from the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre released on Wednesday.

WH&S Targets Truck Safety

WH&S Targets Truck Safety

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has organised a free webinar for employers in a bid to cut the number of workers being killed while working near heavy vehicles.

New Law Mediates Farming Debts

New Law Mediates Farming Debts

The State Government has introduced legislation to help ensure financial disputes between farmers and banks can be resolved with the assistance of mediators.

Japanese Cattle Ban Lifted

Japanese Cattle Ban Lifted

The Japanese ban on live cattle imports from Australia – sparked by the detection of Bovine Johnes Disease in exported dairy heifers in June – has been lifted.

Farmers Congratulated For Standing Firm

Farmers Congratulated For Standing Firm

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated the thousands of primary producers who united to voice their concerns about the State Government’s proposed changes to Vegetation Management laws.

Grains Research Published

Grains Research Published

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has released a summary of grains industry trials held in Queensland last year.

Showgirls Ready To Shine

Showgirls Ready To Shine

The Wondai Show Society will be fielding a Rural Ambassador in next year’s South Burnett Sub-Chamber competition for the first time in many years.