Opportunity To Quiz Hendra Expert
South Burnett Veterinary Services is hosting an information night tonight (August 25) to provide an opportunity for horse owners to ask questions about the Hendra vaccine.
It’s Show Time In Wondai
The Wondai Show Society kicked off its annual Show celebrations a week early on Wednesday night with the judging of Miss Wondai Showgirl and Junior Rural Ambassador for 2015.
Landcare Issues Up For Discussion
The latest developments with the Burnett Mary NRM and Climate Adapatation Plan; the National Landcare Program; and what’s happening with Grazing BMP will be up for discussion in Wondai on Thursday, August 27.
ALP Endorses Candidate
Labor has endorsed Barcaldine health worker David Kerrigan as the candidate for Maranoa in the upcoming Federal election.
Funding For Alumni Program
The South Burnett Community Leadership Program (SBCLP) – a project of the Red Earth Community Foundation – has received funding for an alumni program in 2016 as well as evaluation of the leadership program and its impact on the region.
Surgeons Call For Action On Quad Bikes
Surgeons have called on the State Government to act swiftly on the recommendations handed down by a Coronial inquest into quad bike deaths.
Linc To Face Class Action
Landholders from the Hopeland community near Chinchilla have instructed Mullumbimby-based law firm Universal Law to investigate and commence a class action in respect of damage and other potential harm allegedly caused by Linc Energy.
Local Students Earn Scholarships
Rebecca Clapperton, from Nanango, and Hannah Vicar, from Mundubbera, were awarded RNA Rural Scholarships at the Ekka this week.
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.
