Murgon Show Was A Blast
The 99th Murgon Show blew away visitors on Saturday, with the biggest turnout the annual show has attracted for years.
Owners Urged To Check Valuations
Land owners in the Gympie and Western Downs council areas have until May 16 to lodge any objection to their new land valuations.
Murgon Show Ready To Go!
Visitors to the 99th Murgon Show this weekend will get the opportunity to admire all the upgrades that have happened at the showgrounds in recent weeks.
A Big Show For A Big Year
Proston’s 65th annual show at the weekend was the biggest in decades with extra attractions added in honour of this year’s centenary of the township.
Dual Peanut Trials Show Promise
Grain and grazing trials incorporating peanuts are delivering promising results, according to university researchers.
La Niña Is Officially Over
The Bureau of Meteorology has formally declared the latest La Niña is over.
TMR Updates Payload Safety Codes
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has released new modification codes which will allow some vehicle owners to legally increase the payload of their vehicles.
QCA To Review Irrigation Costs
The State Government is encouraging irrigators to take part in the Queensland Competition Authority’s (QCA) review of irrigation water pricing.
Man Injured By Bull
An elderly man was injured when he was struck by a bull at Tarong on Wednesday morning.
El Niño Could Develop: WMO
A warming El Niño event could develop in the coming months after three consecutive years La Niña, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.
Proston’s Ready To Put On A Show!
The countdown has well and truly begun for the 65th annual Proston Show! Guests gathered at the Proston Golf Club on Saturday night to enjoy the presentation dinner and the judging of the 2023 Proston Showgirl and Rural Ambassador.
Bega Profits Slump
Bega Cheese has reported a slump in profits in its latest half-yearly financial reports despite an increase in revenue.
Councils To Keep Stock Route Fees
Legislation passed by State Parliament on Thursday will allow local councils to retain more of their stock route fees revenue.
Recreational Fishing Boosts Economy
A national survey of recreational fishers has shown that one in five adults takes part in recreational fishing every year, contributing 100,000 jobs and $11 billion to the Australian economy.
UQ Team Develops JEV Vaccine
University of Queensland scientists have developed a vaccine for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) in pigs to help stop the spread of the disease in Australia.
‘Vigilance’ Urged Over Energy Projects
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has warned local farmers and land owners to be vigilant when entering into discussions with proponents of renewable energy developments.
AgForce ‘Leader In Gender Equality’
Cattle Australia chair David Foote created a stir in rural circles last week when he was quoted saying: “Women are a huge part of our industry, they’re there in every kitchen table in a partnership”.
Call Out To Small Winemakers
Entries opened on Monday for the RNA’s Royal Queensland Wine Awards.
AgForce Attacks Diesel Tax Proposal
AgForce will campaign against a proposal by a think tank that the fuel tax credit for farmers should be halved, and the reduced rate of road tax paid by tractors should be abolished.
Emma Named Rural Award Finalist
Kingaroy-based data analyst Emma Black has been named as a finalist in the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
