Rural

‘Smart Farm’ Grants Available

‘Smart Farm’ Grants Available

The Burnett Catchment Care Association is encouraging producers to apply for funding through the Federal Government’s recently announced “Smart Farms” program.

AgForce Supports LNP Promises

AgForce Supports LNP Promises

AgForce has come out strongly in support of the LNP’s proposed Beef Roads and Better Bridges programs, key election promises for the upcoming State poll.

Fair Milk Logo ‘In Limbo’

Fair Milk Logo ‘In Limbo’

Queensland dairy farmers are calling on all political parties to guarantee the commitment made earlier this year by the State Government to fund the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) to develop a Fair Milk Logo.

LNP Promises More Roadworks

LNP Promises More Roadworks

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced more roadworks which could benefit the South Burnett if the LNP wins government at the State Election.

AgForce Slams Labor Tree Laws

AgForce Slams Labor Tree Laws

Farming lobby group AgForce has described the ALP’s proposed new vegetation laws as a “dodgy deal” that Queensland farmers won’t accept.

Murgon Prices Hold Firm

Murgon Prices Hold Firm

Tuesday’s fortnightly cattle sale at Murgon saw 450 beasts yarded, with all descriptions selling to strong rates.

QFF Calls For Electricity Reforms

QFF Calls For Electricity Reforms

The Queensland Farmers Federation says electricity prices will be a major factor in the outcome of the State election, but says the “jury is still out’ on how the various parties will address the issue.

Mayor Calls On Pollies To Solve Tarong

Mayor Calls On Pollies To Solve Tarong

South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell will call on all political parties contesting the up-coming State election to come up with a practical solution for the inevitable closure of the Tarong Power Stations and Meandu Mine.

Cattle Killed In Truck Crash

Cattle Killed In Truck Crash

A truck driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a cattle truck overturned on the Burnett Highway north of Goomeri just before noon on Sunday.

Senator Bows Out After 13 Years

Senator Bows Out After 13 Years

Deputy Leader of the Nationals Fiona Nash – also dismissed from Parliament of Friday by the High Court – has released a statement which hints that she may be considering a career outside politics.

Smart Farms Grants Now Open

Smart Farms Grants Now Open

Farmers, community groups and industry groups are being encouraged to apply for grants to protect and improve the condition of soil, vegetation and biodiversity and help agricultural systems to adapt to change.

Push Grows To Upgrade Road

Push Grows To Upgrade Road

A new working group has been formed to pressure the State Government to upgrade two vital transport links in the South Burnett.