Rural

Nanango Shakes Off COVID Blues

Nanango Shakes Off COVID Blues

Nanango Show Society is “very happy” with this year’s event, despite still having to run under the “green tick” vaccination mandate.

Farm Loan Scheme Expands

Farm Loan Scheme Expands

More farm businesses will be able to apply for Regional Investment Corporation loans after the Federal Government revised the definition of a “farm business”.

Export Grants Open

Export Grants Open

Queensland exporters looking to access new markets can now get a kickstart of up to $25,000 through the State Government’s New Market Program.

Reef Debate Fires Up Again

Reef Debate Fires Up Again

Deb Frecklington has again highlighted the plight of South Burnett farmers who have been caught up in regulations designed to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

Tilapia Spotted In Creek

Tilapia Spotted In Creek

Biosecurity Queensland is investigating a report that the invasive pest fish species tilapia has been spotted in Cooby Creek, north of Toowoomba.

GRDC Seeks Panel Chairs

GRDC Seeks Panel Chairs

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is looking to fill the positions of chair for its northern and southern regional panels.

BIEDO Pleads For Water Funding

BIEDO Pleads For Water Funding

The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) has expressed disappointment with Tuesday’s Federal Budget, saying it had hoped for more funding for water projects.

Uni Project Targets Crop Insurance

Uni Project Targets Crop Insurance

A $1.8m project involving the University of Southern Queensland and Queensland Farmers’ Federation aims to offer access to crop insurance so farmers can take better informed risks.

ACCC To Probe Regional Mobile Issues

ACCC To Probe Regional Mobile Issues

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct a public inquiry into access to regional mobile towers and the feasibility of providing “roaming” during natural disasters or other emergencies.

Brekkies To Help BlazeAid

Brekkies To Help BlazeAid

South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a series of breakfasts in April to help raise funds to support BlazeAid’s efforts in the South Burnett.