State Aims For ‘Coexistence’
The State Government has passed legislation which aims to improve the relationships between farmers, mining companies and the renewable energy sector.
New Catwalks For Saleyards
Ten new catwalks have been built at the Coolabunia Saleyards, the latest upgrades at the facility.
Government Not ‘Up Front’
Member for Flynn Colin Boyce says the Federal Government has “falsely claimed” the Mobile Black Spot Program has not been cut to zero.
Stud Dogs Go Under The Hammer
Blackbutt farmer Peter Austin and his wife Kate are selling the results of a lifetime of breeding prized working dogs to turn their hands to avocados.
FMD Threat Eases
The incidence of foot-and-mouth disease in Indonesia has stabilised with reported cases falling from over 12,000 per day in mid-2022 to about 25 per day now.
Centenary Draft Salutes Local Legend
After being washed out earlier this year, the Kumbia Charity Centenary Campdraft finally went ahead last weekend in a big weekend for the club … and for another local legend, retired butcher Brian Lenihan.
Grants Open For Wildlife Carers
Registered wildlife carers have been invited by the State Government to apply for grants under a $500,000 scheme.
Goat Meat Production Takes Off
Goat meat production in Australia is soaring, according to a snapshot released this week by Meat & Livestock Australia.
Numbers Up But Prices Mixed
Slightly more than 900 beasts were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday for the last sale of May.
Two Injured In Quad Crash
Two people suffered serious injuries in a quad bike crash at Woolooga on Sunday evening.
Big Day For Kewpie Family
Kewpie Stockfeeds’ Rural Industry Field Day had a lot to compete with on Thursday, but a good crowd of rural producers still rolled in to check out the latest information from one of the South Burnett’s major home-grown businesses.
Glencore’s Basin Plan Knocked Back
The State Government has rejected mining company Glencore’s proposed carbon capture and storage project in the Surat Basin.
Blackbutt Marks 90th Show
Blackbutt Show celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday … and the second year since it was resurrected after a four-year break.
MP Warns Axe To Fall On Funding
The Federal Government plans to axe the popular Mobile Black Spot Program in three years, Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has warned.
Opportunity For Young Leaders
The National Farmers’ Federation is inviting applications from under 35s for its development program for young and emerging leaders in Australian agriculture.
Fire Ants Near Toowoomba
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has reported the detection of the imported pest at Meringandan and Highfields.
Invitation To Explore Agritourism
Farmers have been invited to attend an Agritourism Field Day at Moffatdale on June 13.
Numbers Down But Prices Firm
A total of 450 cattle were yarded in Murgon for Tuesday’s fortnightly cattle sale.
BOM Moves To La Niña Watch
The Bureau of Meteorology has moved to a La Niña Watch.
Local Grower Wins Award
Wondai cotton grower Michael Stewart has been named a regional winner and finalist in the 2023-24 FastStart Cotton Establishment Awards.
