Groups Call For Power ‘Accountability’
A coalition of community, farming and welfare groups has called on politicians to start “walking the walk” on electricity prices.
Littleproud Keeps Agriculture Role
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has retained his role as Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources in the new Federal ministry.
Review To Focus On Drought Strategies
Former Queensland Farmers Federation CEO Ruth Wade and former AgForce Queensland CEO Charles Burke have been commissioned by the State Government to conduct a review of Queensland’s Drought Program.
New Guides For Anglers
The State Government has released two new guides for recreational anglers to keep them up-to-date with boating and fishing regulations.
Man Charged Over Avocado Theft
A 41-year-old Blackbutt man was charged on Friday with the alleged theft of four tonnes of avocados during 2017 and 2018.
LNP Urges Drought Audit
The LNP has called for a Queensland-wide audit of drought declarations following concerns some were revoked too early.
Drought Appeal Passes $1m Mark
The Queensland Drought Appeal has passed the million-dollar mark, barely two weeks after it was launched.
AgForce Joins Rates Protest
AgForce Queensland has come out in support of drought-affected farmers in the South Burnett who are protesting against rate rises of between eight and 17 per cent
Ag Network To Look At
Vegetation Management
The South Burnett Community Agriculture Network will be holding its next meeting at Wooroolin’s Memorial Hall on August 27 to discuss vegetation management.
Export Cattle Prices Stay Firm
700 were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, August 14 and export cattle remained fairly firm, with the rest of the yarding selling to cheaper rates.
Councils Offered Drought Funding
The South Burnett is one of 60 councils which will be invited to submit projects to the Federal Government’s extended Drought Communities Program.
Pub Joins Drought Fundraiser
The Kingaroy Hotel-Motel is taking part in a simultaneous drought fundraiser next weekend involving pubs and clubs across three States.
Invitation To Regional Businesses
A Federal Parliamentary committee is keen to hear from regional businesses as part of its inquiry into how the mining sector can support businesses in regional economies.
Ergon Support Available To Farmers
Ergon Energy is reminding farmers that support is available for drought-affected customers in the form of waived charges and deferred payments.
Go Local, Buy Local Dairy
Queensland dairy farmers will be celebrated as the “Cream of Australia” in a new state-wide promotional campaign launched at the Ekka.
Georgie To Take Top Role At AgForce
Durong grazier – and ABC Board member – Georgie Somerset is set to become the new General President of rural industry lobby group, AgForce Queensland.
Drought Commissioners To Brief Premier
Former National Party MP Vaughan Johnson has been appointed one of two new volunteer Queensland drought commissioners by the State Government.
Private Camping Now Insured
Farmers who allow campers to pitch a swag on their properties can now be covered against potentially ruinous public liability insurance claims if something goes wrong.
All Major Banks Now Offer Offsets
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed announcements by Westpac and ANZ that they will now allow farmers to offset money held in Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) against their agricultural lending.
Shoppers Support Drought Appeal
All profits from sales in the fresh department at Woolworths supermarkets across Australia on Saturday will be donated to Rural Aid’s Buy a Bale appeal.
