O’Dowd Defends Coal Miners
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has come out swinging to defend Queensland’s coal industry.
Have Your Say On ‘Puppy Farms’
The State Government is seeking public input about “puppy farms” and the future regulation of dog breeding in Queensland.
Calls To Ban UCG
The Lock The Gate Alliance and Chinchilla residents have called for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) to be banned throughout Australia.
Hope Dairies Officially ‘On Hold’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has confirmed the Hope Dairies project in the South Burnett is “on hold”.
Drought Aid ‘To Continue’
Treasurer Curtis Pitt has re-assured drought-affected Queenslanders the State Government will continue its drought assistance programs “as required”.
Grains Company Fined, Director Jailed
A Queensland grain company has been fined $680,000 and a director will serve six months in jail after being found guilty in the District Court in Brisbane of falsifying export documents.
Plan To Address Skills
Gap In Rural Workforce
The State Government today unveiled plans for a Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA) to address seasonal shortages of skilled labour on farms.
New CEO at QRAA
A new CEO will take over reins at the QRAA on August 10.
Councils To Get Stock Route Fees
Local councils will be able to manage local stock routes and collect the funds graziers pay to use them under proposed changes to Queensland’s state land administration laws.
Council Impounds Two Horses
The South Burnett Regional Council is looking for the owner of two stockhorses found wandering in the Moffatdale area on July 22.
They’re The Best In Queensland!
A family-based Goomeri business has won a prestigious Queensland award for designing and installing a large LPG system at a cotton gin in Emerald.
Federal Government
Targets FTA ‘Myths’
The Federal Government has posted a “Myths v Realities” website page about the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement in a bid to counter allegations and rumours about the recent deal.
Unions Rally Against China Deal
Hundreds of unionists gathered in Brisbane on Monday to protest against what they describe as “anti-worker” elements of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Horse Dies From Hendra
A horse has died in North Queensland from Hendra virus, the first case detected in the State so far this year.
Pig Producers Welcome New Labels
Australian pork producers have welcomed new Australian food labels unveiled by the Federal Government earlier this week.
QRAA At AgForce Conference
QRAA Client Liaison Officers Kate Dunk, Bill Fletcher and Tony Koch will be attending the AgForce State Conference (Southern) in Toowoomba on July 30-31.
New Shotgun Faces Review
Federal Justice Minister Michael Keenan has confirmed that the controversial Adler lever-action shotgun will be included in a review of “technical elements” in the National Firearms Agreement.
Producers Told To Tick
The Boxes Before Ekka
South Burnett exhibitors intending to take horses and livestock to the Ekka have been reminded they must have all their paperwork up-to-date to meet Biosecurity Queensland requirements.
A Long Road To The Ekka
Judges were kept busy on Saturday selecting the entrants who’ll be representing the South Burnett at the Brisbane Exhibition next month
Sorghum Top Cereal Grain
Sorghum is now Queensland’s highest valued cereal grain, with last summer’s production estimated to be worth $432 million.
