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.
Information Day To Explain
New Vegetation Legislation
A public information session on the new Queensland vegetation management legislation will be held in Kingaroy next month.
Briefing On New Vegetation Laws
The Department of Natural Resource and Mines will be holding an information session in Kingaroy next month on the changes to the Vegetation Management Act 1999.
Rural Red Tape Slashed
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has introduced into Parliament legislation to cut red tape in Queensland agriculture.
AgForce Flavour At NFF
AgForce has welcomed the new National Farmers’ Federation Board, appointed this afternoon at the 2013 NFF Annual General Meeting, and says it looks forward to working closely with the group for the progression of agriculture in Queensland.
A Helping Hand For Rural Communities
The CEO of one of Australia’s largest rural philanthropic organisations came to the South Burnett last week as part of a five-day roadshow to visit local projects assisted by the group.
Wild Storm Leaves Corridor Of Damage
The wild storm that whipped the Goomeri area caused hundreds of thousands of dollars damage
Speakers To Discuss Flood Resilience
No one hopes that the South Burnett is facing another super wet summer, but just in case, the Burnett Mary Regional Group is holding an irrigation and floodplain planning information day next month at Mondure.
Locals Star At Mid-Week Markets
Kingaroy’s first mid-week markets – held in O’Neill Square on Thursday morning – have been hailed a success.
Meeting To Discuss Water Plan
A public information session about the draft Water Resource (Burnett Basin) Plan 2013 will be held at Murgon Town Hall nest week.
Wine Industry Re-Elects Executive
The South Burnett’s wine industry has just faced down a “very challenging” 12 months, according to South Burnett Wine Industry Association president Jason Kinsella.
Farmers Reject Strategic Land Review
The State Government’s review of Strategic Cropping Land Act has been greeted with dismay by rural groups
