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.
A labour hire operator has been charged for allegedly exploiting workers recruited from Vanuatu to pick fruit and vegetables in Queensland.
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.
The State Government is set to announce a 4 week extension for consultations about the tick line
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”.
LNP candidate for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on the Federal Government to include Zonal Taxation in this year’s proposed tax reform discussions.
QRAA Chief Executive Officer Cameron MacMillan has announced low interest rates for the State Government’s Sustainability and First Start Loans for primary producers.
A database is being developed which could one day help farmers and rural industries turn waste products into dollars.
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.
The State Government’s announcement on Wednesday to conduct an online survey about proposed new tick line regulations is not good enough, says the LNP.
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.
The Australian Dairy Industry Council has applauded the confirmation that the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will come into force on December 20.
DAF is seeking feedback from local landholders about three proposed locations for the new cattle tick line
It was too early to comment on the local implications of a proposal by Boehringer Ingelheim to “swap” its consumer healthcare business for an animal health business, a company spokesman said on Tuesday night.
Methane emissions from cattle in Australia are 24 per cent lower than previously estimated, equivalent to 12.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, following analysis of new Australian research data.
Moreton Resources could consider exporting coal from its proposed Coolabunia coal mine via rail.
Yarding numbers and prices have been well up at the Coolabunia Saleyards over the past four weeks
Nominations for Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program close on December 31.
The recent approval of operational works on Stage 5 of the Summit View Estate in Kingaroy has sparked a renewed campaign by local residents frustrated by years of stormwater run-off problems linked to previous stages of the development.
QDO President Brian Tessmann has again expressed concerns about proposals to alter the tick line
