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.
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.
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.
Queensland Rural Ambassador Christie McLennan made an impassioned plea on behalf of rural Queensland while officially opening the Nanango Show at the weekend.
Ergon Energy is trialling the use of two fire-resistant products on selected power poles to determine their effectiveness in protecting them from bushfires.
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.
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.
There’s a new face around the Murgon and Kingaroy saleyards … Across Country Real Estate & Livestock at Murgon has hired a new cattle auctioneer.
Champion Blackbutt axeman Mitch Argent has added another trophy to his already bulging cabinet … the 2018 Stihl Timbersports Australian Champions title.
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.
AgForce says Queensland farmers are angry and bitterly disappointed after a Parliamentary committee recommended vegetation management laws be passed without any changes.
Two South Burnett cattle properties fetched a total of $6.7 million when they were sold at auction in Brisbane on Friday.
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.
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.
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 Show Rural Ambassador Brooke Cuddihy will be representing the Darling Downs Sub-Chamber at this year’s Ekka in August.
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.
Goomeri resident Ashley Knight will be flying to the United States on Tuesday (April 17) to fulfil a life-long dream.
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.
The State Government’s new mandatory labour hire licence scheme came into affect on Monday (April 16).
