Rural

New Operator Sought For Saleyards

New Operator Sought For Saleyards

The South Burnett Regional Council will call for expressions of interest to lease or buy the Coolabunia Saleyards and its associated cattle dip facilities.

Online Tool Helps Set Up Co-Ops

Online Tool Helps Set Up Co-Ops

A major barrier to farmers setting up a business with other producers will be knocked down with the launch on Tuesday of a free online tool that farmers can use to register their business as a co-operative.

New Faces On QRAA Board

New Faces On QRAA Board

Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne has named the replacements to fill vacancies on the Board of the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA).

Chickens Go On Show At Nanango

Chickens Go On Show At Nanango

Wyandotte chicken breeders from as far afield as Western Australia, northern NSW and Charters Towers converged on Nanango’s Showgrounds on Saturday to show off and admire each other’s birds.

Blackbutt Celebrates ‘Fantastic’ Show

Blackbutt Celebrates ‘Fantastic’ Show

The 83rd annual Blackbutt Show had something for everyone this year – a dog show, a large equestrian competition, woodchopping and the finals of several Sub-Chamber competitions to determine who will represent the South Burnett at the Ekka.

New Grants Help Wine Producers

New Grants Help Wine Producers

The Australian wine industry can plan for the future on sure footing following the Federal Government’s Budget announcements of two new grant programs to promote Australian wine at home and abroad.