MP Calls For Decision On Rail Route
The State Government has called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to end uncertainty over the final Inland Rail route through Queensland.
Farm Safety Workshop In Kingaroy
The Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) is holding a one-day workshop in Kingaroy on February 20 to help South Burnett farmers reduce risks and increase efficiency and compliance to workplace legislation.
Aussies To Get First Chance At Farm Sales
Farm land up for sale will now have to be marketed widely to potential Australians bidders for a minimum of 30 days.
Invasive Water Weed Found In Region
Farmers and other South Burnett residents have been urged to report sightings of a water weed found for the first time in the area recently.
Linc Energy Court Trial Begins
The trial of underground coal gasification (UCG) company Linc Energy began in the Brisbane District Court on Monday.
Local Farmers Support Foodbank
Wide Bay-Burnett farmers were Foodbank’s biggest suppliers last year, according to the Queensland Farmer’s Federation.
Cattle Prices Stay Firm
650 cattle were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, January 16 for the first sale of 2018.
Frecklington Welcomes Trade Deal
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the news that the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade is back on track.
Swickers Celebrates A New Era
It took just 352 days – plus 700 tonnes of steel and 6800 cubic metres of concrete – for Swickers’ new boning room to officially rise from the ashes.
Farmers Offered Second Opinion
The State Government has set up an office to help Queensland farmers access free financial analysis and advice.
MP Stresses Importance Of Indian Trade
Member for Maranoa, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, has raised Australian farmers’ concerns about sudden hikes in import tariffs for pulses – including mung beans and chickpeas – during his trade visit to India.
Chicken Abattoir Closes Doors
The Baiada chicken abattoir near Ipswich shut down on Friday, five months after management announced it had cancelled all contracts with chicken farmers in south-east Queensland.
Tessmann Re-Elected QDO President
South Burnett farmer Brian Tessmann has been re-elected president of the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO), a role he has held since 2009.
Positive Outlook For Region’s Agriculture
The six-month outlook for several of the South Burnett’s key agricultural crops looks positive, according to DAF’s latest AgTrends report.
ABC Radio Unveils Rural Program
ABC Radio is launching a new weekday current affairs program aimed at rural and regional listeners.
LNP ‘In Disarray Over Gun Laws’
Police Minister Mark Ryan has accused the LNP of being “in disarray” over Queensland gun laws.
Littleproud Off To India
Member for Maranoa, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, left Australia on Sunday to lead a trade delegation to India.
AAM To Lease Coolabunia Saleyards
Coolabunia saleyards will be operated by AAM Investment Group after the South Burnett Regional Council accepted the company’s tender at its meeting last Wednesday.
BGA Takes Action To Recover Debts
Kingaroy-based Bean Growers Australia has successfully applied to have a liquidator appointed to pulse marketer Blue Ribbon Group which has reported debts of more than $11 million.
BlazeAid Needs Your Help, Too
BlazeAid volunteers began work in the South Burnett at the weekend to assist rural families hit by the Boxing Day storms.
