Students Hoof It To Wondai
There’ll be no excuse for young cattle experts not to shine in the show ring after a four-day school held in Wondai.
Murgon Sends Out Hope And Hay
Loaded with hay and hampers, baked goods and biscuits, the Murgon Baptist Church’s Eat Dirt Drought convoy rolled out of town on Friday afternoon headed for drought-stricken western Queensland.
Good News For Navy Bean Industry
Today’s announcement that Coca-Cola Amatil and the Victorian Government have stitched together a new $100 million investment plan to assist the future of SPC Ardmona in Shepparton could be good news for Kingaroy-based Bean Growers Australia.
Have A Say On Agriculture
Farmers and graziers have until April 17 to have a say on the future of Australian agriculture.
Drovers Fined For Breaking Road Rules
Graziers desperately looking for feed along stock routes and “the long paddock” have been advised to talk with their local council – and police – about road agistment rules and regulations.
Banks Told ‘Be Patient’
National Party MPs have appealed to banks to be “patient” with their farm customers and to stand by them during the current drought.
Knockback Could End An Industry
The Federal Government’s decision last week to knock back a request for $25 million assistance for SPC Ardmona in Shepparton could spell the end of the Australian navy bean industry – and cost Kingaroy-based Bean Growers Australia its single largest customer.
Ergon Reminder To Check Poles
Ergon Energy has issued an alert to property owners to be aware of their responsibilities around private power poles on their land.
Storms Bring Welcome Rain
Wednesday afternoon’s storms brought smiles to many faces after a day of stifling heat but most South Burnett farmers will be hoping there’s still more rain around the corner.
Have A Say On New Acland
The public has been invited to comment on a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 project.
New Online System For Stock Routes
The State Government has launched a new online stock route management system to better help local governments manage the network.
Nine Bridges Get Load Limits
A decision to post load limits on six of the region’s timber bridges provoked heated debate at today’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Push To Alter Piggery Fees
Former Swickers managing director John Coward – a director of producer group Australian Pork Limited – is pressing the State Government to adjust piggery licence fees.
Debbie’s Special Christmas Crop
Many farmers grow seasonal crops, but Debbie Bunker’s harvest is more seasonal than most … her pine trees are grown for just one purpose: Christmas.
Carmel Helps Keep Businesses Afloat
“We didn’t know where to turn; we thought we had run out of options. Now we are feeling hopeful for the future of our business and home.”
Vision To Build Future Leaders
A partnership between Vision 21 and the Red Earth Community Foundation (RECF) is aiming to strengthen community leadership in the South Burnett.
Feedback Sought On Planning Bill
The State Government is calling for submissions on the Regional Planning Interests Bill 2013 – which will replace the Strategic Cropping Land Act 2011.
Truss Welcomes GrainCorp Decision
Deputy Prime Minister and Member For Wide Bay Warren Truss has welcomed the decision by Treasurer Joe Hockey to reject the proposed takeover of GrainCorp by American company Archer Daniels Midland.
Truss To ‘Fast-Track’ Inland Rail Link
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss has committed the Federal Government to fast-tracking “delivery” of the Inland Rail project which would link Melbourne to Brisbane.
Growing The Burnett … One Job At A Time
Growing The Burnett’s Red Earth Meadows farm at Memerambi was in the spotlight this week when officials from the Department of Employment dropped by to see how things are going at the South Burnett’s unique farming venture.
