Disaster Help Available
Disaster assistance has been activated for primary producers in the South Burnett, North Burnett and Gympie regions following last week’s heavy rain and flash floods.
MP Calls For Disaster Support
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has called for access to Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to be extended to affected areas in the South and North Burnett.
Fill In Disaster Surveys: MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging primary producers affected by the recent flooding across the South Burnett to complete the State Government’s Disaster Impact Survey.
Del Shares Her Prize-Winning Recipe
A recipe by Proston Show Society life member Del Blanch has been included in a new cookbook which features prize winners from local shows around Australia.
Heavy Rain Postpones Shows
The recent heavy rain has forced the postponement of both the Murgon and Goomeri shows.
Fuel Fears ‘Hit At Critical Time’
AgForce has expressed concerns about the impact the Middle East conflict is having on global fuel and fertiliser supplies, with disruptions already affecting farmers.
Survey To Assist Recovery Efforts
A Community Impact Survey has been created by the South Burnett Local Disaster Recovery Group to gather information following the recent flooding.
Dexters Back Again At Nanango
The annual Dexter Breed Show will be held again this year in conjunction with the Nanango Show.
MP Queries Wind Farm Approval
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has asked the Federal Government to explain how the Tarong West wind farm proposal could satisfy environmental protection requirements.
Voices Raised Against Renewables
“Your concerns are our concerns” … that’s how South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff summed up a sometimes fiery meeting held in Kumbia last week to discuss various renewable industry projects in the South Burnett.
Ag ‘To Ease’ After Record Year
ABARES has predicted Australian agriculture will reach a record $101.4 billion in gross production value in 2025-26.
Major Upgrades At Saleyards
South Burnett Regional Council officially opened major upgrades at the Council-owned Coolabunia Saleyards last Thursday morning.
Insecticide Resistance Found In Mites
Biosecurity Queensland has confirmed the detection of varroa mites in south-east Queensland with resistance to synthetic pyrethroid insecticides.
Man Struck By Hay Bale
An elderly man was airlifted in a critical condition after being struck by a hay bale on a Goombungee property on Sunday evening.
Exciting Nut News In Peanut Capital
Plenty Foods unveiled its high-tech, multi-million-dollar nut powder manufacturing plant – the first of its kind in Australia – to invited guests at a special function in Kingaroy on Thursday.
Weir Design Contract Awarded
The State Government has awarded a design contract for the proposed Cooranga Weir on the Boyne River in the North Burnett.
Review Targets Farm Red Tape
A discussion paper has been released by the State Government as part of a review of the decades-old Food Production (Safety) Act 2000.
Murgon’s Ready For A Big Weekend
Murgon’s Steph Simpson, Matt McCauley, Taelyn Waldock, Rachael Steinhardt and Jan Irvine are going to be even busier than usual soon …
Dairy Industry Launches Plan
The new Queensland Dairy Plan was launched last Friday by Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett and eastAUSmilk.
Draft Plan To Target Feral Pigs
The State Government is seeking feedback on a draft management plan for feral pigs.
