Kingaroy Show’s Ready To Go!
This year’s Kingaroy Show show will feature all the usual fun of the fair plus a huge Saturday evening of entertainment.
Angry Response To Labor’s Tree Laws
The State Government says it has delivered on a major election commitment, but the LNP and agri-political groups are seething following the late-night passing of vegetation management laws in State Parliament on Thursday.
Big Bucks Raise Some Big Bucks
South Burnett councillor Roz Frohloff ticked an item off her bucket list on Saturday when she took on a steer at the Nanango Show Rodeo.
Action Aplenty At Nanango Show
The 109th annual Nanango Show was a galloping success at the weekend with crowds enjoying a jam-packed program of action in the show rings, at the rodeo and in sideshow alley.
‘It’s Up To Us To Fight For The Bush’
Queensland Rural Ambassador Christie McLennan made an impassioned plea on behalf of rural Queensland while officially opening the Nanango Show at the weekend.
Ergon Tests Fireproof Poles
Ergon Energy is trialling the use of two fire-resistant products on selected power poles to determine their effectiveness in protecting them from bushfires.
Free Property Maps At Fire Workshop
A fire management workshop will be held on May 22-23 in Kingaroy to help property owners learn how to create a Fire Management Plan, and balance fire safety with conservation of native plants and animals.
We’re All Set For Nanango Show!
Nanango’s Roz Frohloff will be raising funds for the LifeFlight helicopter rescue service – but hopefully won’t need the service herself! – at Saturday’s Nanango Show.
New Face At Saleyards
There’s a new face around the Murgon and Kingaroy saleyards … Across Country Real Estate & Livestock at Murgon has hired a new cattle auctioneer.
Mitch Wins Another Aussie Title
Champion Blackbutt axeman Mitch Argent has added another trophy to his already bulging cabinet … the 2018 Stihl Timbersports Australian Champions title.
AgForce Calls For ‘Day Of Action’
AgForce is calling for farmers to protest in Brisbane – and other Queenslanders to wear green in support – as part of a May Day protest against the State Government’s proposed changes to vegetation management laws.
Slap In The Face For Farmers: AgForce
AgForce says Queensland farmers are angry and bitterly disappointed after a Parliamentary committee recommended vegetation management laws be passed without any changes.
South Burnett Properties Sell For $6.7m
Two South Burnett cattle properties fetched a total of $6.7 million when they were sold at auction in Brisbane on Friday.
Glittering Night At Showgrounds
The South Burnett Show Society stayed close to home for their annual Show Dinner on Friday night … electing to hold the glittering event in the Kucks Pavilion at Kingaroy Showground.
FRRR Extends Grants Program
Community groups in drought-affected areas in regional Queensland can now apply for grants to bring people together, strengthen community resilience and plan for the future, whenever they need it.
Qld Tops Phone Complaints List
Complaints by Queenslanders about the quality of telecommunications services has risen almost 40 per cent, according to the latest report by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
Bell Ambassador Off To Ekka
Bell Show Rural Ambassador Brooke Cuddihy will be representing the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber at this year’s Ekka in August.
Farmers Urged To Apply For Energy Audit
The State Government has extended a program which allows Queensland farmers to apply to receive a free energy efficiency audit to help cut power bills.
Ashley’s Off To The USA
Goomeri resident Ashley Knight will be flying to the United States on Tuesday (April 17) to fulfil a life-long dream.
Wine Exports Hit $2.6b
Australian wine export values are the highest in a decade, up 16 per cent to $2.65 billion, according to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report.
