Rural

Murgon Shows Off Its Best

Murgon Shows Off Its Best

A new committee has breathed fresh life into the annual Murgon Show, which had been hard hit in recent years by drought and floods.

Beekeepers Win Rego Concession

Beekeepers Win Rego Concession

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says common sense has prevailed with beekeepers now recognised as “primary producers” by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).

Farmers Urged To Apply
For Crop Insurance Rebate

Farmers Urged To Apply<br> For Crop Insurance Rebate

Farmers looking to better financially protect themselves and their families through tough times have been encouraged to apply for a rebate of up to $2500 to help cover the cost of taking on a new agricultural insurance policy.

Full Steam Ahead At Swickers

Full Steam Ahead At Swickers

The Swickers complex in Kingaroy – the site of a massive fire late last year – is being transformed with three new buildings rapidly taking shape.

PM To Head Regional Taskforce

PM To Head Regional Taskforce

The Federal Government has set up a Regional Ministerial Taskforce in a bid to improve the lives of rural, regional and remote Australians.

QFF Welcomes Water Study

QFF Welcomes Water Study

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed the finalisation of funding arrangements for the Federal Government’s $650,000 commitment re-examine a project that would divert south-east Queensland’s treated waste water for agricultural and industrial use.

Review Sends Back Stock Route Bill

Review Sends Back Stock Route Bill

The Parliamentary Committee reviewing the State Government’s proposed changes to the management of Queensland’s stock route network has unanimously recommended the Bill not be passed in its current form.

Time To Clean Out The Shed

Time To Clean Out The Shed

South Burnett property owners can register their unwanted agricultural and veterinary chemicals for Agsafe’s ChemClear collection, which is hitting the road in June.

Mayor Pushes For Rail Commitment

Mayor Pushes For Rail Commitment

Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has called on the Federal Government for a solid forward-funding commitment to build the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line in the upcoming 2017-18 Budget.

Seeney To Quit State Politics

Seeney To Quit State Politics

Former Deputy Premier and Opposition Leader Jeff Seeney announced in Parliament on Thursday he will not be re-contesting the seat of Callide at the next State Election.