CSIRO Bullish About Australia’s Future
Despite drought, climate change, international conflicts, interest rate uncertainty and the Chinese downturn, apparently Australia actually has a pretty rosy future.
Better Warnings Planned
For Dam Water Releases
People living downstream of dams will receive clearer and more timely information about dam releases following an independent review by the Inspector-General of Emergency Management (IGEM) Iain MacKenzie.
Program Wants More Men
Organisers of the 2016 South Burnett Community Leadership Program are hoping a few more men will put up their hands to take part in the innovative two-part program next year.
Dung Beetles On A Roll
Say hello to this little guy, who not only cleans up after cattle, he also improves soil health
Applications Open For Rural Scholarship
A Federal Government-run scholarship program that supports students studying agriculture-related degrees at university is now taking applications for 2016.
Dairy Farmers Welcome FTA Deal
Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president Brian Tessmann has welcomed news that a bipartisan agreement has been reached on the China Free Trade Agreement.
Insecticide Now Illegal
The use of insecticides containing fenthion in Queensland is now illegal following the end of the official “phase out” period.
Brahman Heifers Missing
The Kingaroy Stock & Rural Crime Investigation Squad is investigating incidents in the Gayndah area where fences appear to have been deliberately damaged, allowing stock to escape.
MP Pleased Tick Talks Have Begun
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington – the Shadow Minister for Agriculture – has welcomed news this week that consultations about the new tick line regulations are finally underway.
Tick Line ‘Control’ Zone To Be Scrapped
The controversial “control” zone between tick-free and ticky areas will be scrapped, the State Govt. says
‘D’ Grade Report For Catchment
The Upper Brisbane River catchment has received a “D” on a Healthy Waterways report card released by the State Government this week.
NBN – What Does It All Mean?
A South Burnett Online reader asked us earlier this week about the National Broadband Network and how it will affect him, so we have put together some information which may be of help.
Mobile ‘Black Spots’ Hurting Rural Qld
Telecommunication infrastructure is keeping regional Queensland in the dark ages, costing farmers millions of dollars in lost productivity, according to a recent survey.
Anti-CSG Vigil Planned For Kingaroy
A vigil will be held in Kingaroy to remember an anti-CSG crusader who took his own life
MP Praises ‘Historic’ Trade Deal
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says the Federal Government’s Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) will “open up a wealth of opportunity for our region”.
Marathon Effort To Give Away Cash
Smithfield’s Barb and Don Madden will be hitting the pavements of New York on November 1
GTB Bows Out … For Now
After four years of attempts to get a sustainable horticulture group operating in the region, Growing The Burnett (GTB) has officially decided to call it a day … at least for now.
Q Fever ‘Not Just A
Beef Industry Disease’
Local residents not directly linked with the cattle industry should consider Q Fever vaccination
Farmer Dies At Kumbia
A 70-year-old man has been crushed to death in a farming accident at Kumbia.
QFF Elects New President
Darling Downs cotton grower Stuart Armitage has been elected president of the Queensland Farmers’ Federation.
