Big Day For Peanut Lovers
Yes, it’s finally arrived! At 5:30am on Thursday, a crane lowered Kingaroy’s long-awaited Big Peanut into place on a pedestal in Lions Park.
AWU Claims Victory Over Farm Pay
The Australian Workers’ Union says it has secured an historic industrial win for one of the most vulnerable and exploited groups of workers in Australia – fruit pickers.
Nature Refuge Grants Open
State Government grants are now available to help nature refuge landholders undertake projects to protect and enhance the conservation value of their properties.
RED Scheme Grants Open
The latest round of the State Government’s rural grants scheme is now open for applications.
Growers Miss Out On Refunds
More than $3.13 million will be returned to growers in regional Queensland as part of a Sunwater trial related to water delivery services – but Barker Barambah participants in the trial will miss out on any refunds.
Weaner Steers Rise To $7.15/kg
Yarding numbers dropped to 400 at the latest fortnightly combined agents sale in Murgon on Tuesday (October 26).
Focus On Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping of commercial and other waste at Kilkivan, Wyalla and Blackbutt has prompted action by authorities.
Nutrien Backs Show Society
Murgon Showgrounds will soon be sporting a new canteen to service the lower end of the grounds, thanks to a Community Grants program.
Storm Damage Upsets Rodeo
Monday afternoon’s storm has forced the Murgon Show Society to find an alternative venue for their October rodeo.
Disaster Aid Available After Storms
Farmers affected by hail and storm damage from this week’s storms have been reminded they can apply for State Government assistance.
Insurance Crisis Hits Show Rides
An interim report detailing the insurance crisis facing amusement ride operators was released this week by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Choppers To Buzz Powerlines
Powerlink is carrying out low-level, helicopter inspections of electricity transmission lines in the local area.
Slurry Tanker Debuts At Wooroolin
A well-attended field day at Wooroolin recently introduced a new concept to local farmers … a tanker that can inject slurry into soil up to a depth of 30cm.
Quad Bike Rules Now Mandatory
New safety standards for the use of quad bikes have now come into effect across Australia.
Numbers Dip But Prices Stay Firm
Cattle numbers were down by almost 20 per cent at Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday, which had a yarding of 580.
Corey Wins Auction Competition
Kingaroy auctioneer Corey Evans has taken out the 2021 ALPA Young Auctioneers Competition after putting in a stunning display at Roma Saleyards on Tuesday.
New Hendra Variant Identified
Researchers have developed a test for a new variant of the Hendra virus which was confirmed during routine surveillance in NSW.
Uni To Promote Ag Careers
Central Queensland University has been awarded a $500,000 Federal grant to deliver a nationwide program to attract young people to careers in agriculture.
$21m To Help Show Societies
The Federal Government is providing a further $21 million to help agricultural shows and field days bounce back post-pandemic.
Reprieve To 2044 For Beekeepers
The State Government will allow beekeeping to continue in some National Parks until 2044, overturning a looming ban following the change of status of some former State Forests.
