From South Burnett With Love
The South Burnett contingent of the Burrumbuttock Hay Run made it safely into Muckadilla on Wednesday night, their first stopover on their journey of hope to western Queensland.
Power Hike ‘To Hit Irrigators’
Proposed power price rises will hit local irrigators hard, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has warned.
Gasfields Review Extends To Coal
A review of the Gasfields Commission will consider extending its work to coal and minerals
Wondai To Farewell Hay Run
Head on down to Wondai on Wednesday to cheer on the latest Burrumbuttock Hay Runners!
Goomeri Show Pauses To Remember
Exactly a year ago, well-known local resident Pam Brunjes was officially opening the Goomeri Show Society’s new pavilion … now that building bears her name as a mark of respect following her tragic death last month.
Dairy Farmers Welcome Effects Test
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) and Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) have applauded the introduction of an ‘effects test’ by the Federal Government, which they believe will strengthen competition across the grocery supply chain.
State Govt To Reinstate
Vegetation Protection Laws
The State Government says it has delivered on another election commitment with the introduction of laws into Parliament last week to reinstate vegetation protection measures stripped away by the former LNP government.
Show Society Ready To Have A Ball
The Kingaroy Show Cabaret Ball is on again and organisers are hoping to see a big roll-up
Goomeri Show
Stretches To Sunday
The 76th Goomeri Show has been extended across three days this year with a special Stockman’s Challenge
New Varieties Impress Visitors
A visiting group of American specialists has been treated to a sneak peek at the likely future of Australian peanut growing.
Fatality Sparks Safety
Warning About Angle Grinders
Worksafe Queensland has issued a safety alert after a Queensland worker was killed last month while operating a 9 inch (230mm) angle grinder.
First Flight To Melbourne Takes Off
The first commercial flight from Wellcamp Airport to Melbourne took off on Monday morning
New Contract Rules Threaten Truckies
A Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal order which threatens the viability of many truck owner-operators and contractors should be delayed, Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said on Monday.
Monster Time At Murgon Show
A “monster truck” was a new attraction at the 2016 Murgon Show, taking patrons for rides on Friday night and all-day Saturday.
Farming Business Fined $60,000
A Queensland fruit and vegetable packing operation has been fined $60,000 for creating a scheme designed to underpay workers.
Cattle Star At Proston Show
Proston Show is held in the heart of cattle country so it’s no wonder its cattle exhibits are always second to none – and the 2016 Show on Saturday was no exception.
MP Warns Against ‘Southern Push’ On BJD
Shadow Agriculture Minister Deb Frecklington has warned Queensland cattle producers to be wary of any ‘southern push’ to slacken regulations against Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD).
Mt Auburn Passed In At $5.2m
Mount Auburn cattle station was passed in at $5.2 million when it went under the hammer on Thursday.
Harvey Shifts To RIRDC
The Board of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has appointed John Harvey as the corporation’s new Managing Director.
Farm Worker Dies
A tractor driver was electrocuted in a farming accident near Dalby on Thursday.
