‘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.
MPs ‘Reminded’ About Drought
Shadow Agriculture Minister Deb Frecklington has reminded city-based MPs that the drought is still raging across 80 per cent of Queensland.
Tiny Workers Key To Pastures
Dung beetles are probably the hardest working immigrants in Australia … after all, without them, we could be up to our necks in cattle poo!
MP Urges Haste On China Deal
Australia must sign the Free Trade Agreement with China as soon as possible, “before it’s too late”
New Face At QFF
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has appointed a new interim CEO.
Court Bid To Stop Acland Expansion
Oakey Coal Action Alliance has launched legal action against the Acland Stage 3 coal mine expansion.
Cherbourg Celebrates With Rodeo
The rodeo came to Cherbourg as part of Mental Health Week … and it brought smiles to everyone
New Drought Assistance Loans Available
Drought-affected farmers across Queensland can now apply for assistance through a Drought Concessional Loan or a Drought Recovery Concessional Loan, following the announcement of the opening for the 2015-16 application round.
Gina’s Lighting Up Christmas
This year’s South Burnett Christmas Lights competition boasts one of the most generous prize pools in Queensland, thanks to the generosity of Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting.
Climate Report Points To
Impacts On Food Security
A Climate Council report claims the price, quality and seasonality of Australia’s food is increasingly being affected by climate change, and future food security is under threat.
Farm Sold For $1.3m
A 430ha farm fronting Barambah Creek at Silverleaf was sold at auction in Brisbane last Friday for $1.3 million.
