Rain Couldn’t Stop Miracle Show
Old hands told newly elected Kingaroy Show Society president David Muller in January there was no way he could organise a show in just three months.
State Now Drought-Free
Queensland is now officially free of drought for the first time since early 2013.
Petition Launched Against Levy
The Nationals have launched an online petition against the Federal Government’s new Biosecurity Protection Levy which is due to start on July 1.
Invitation To Young Artists
Hey kids! It’s time again to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
GrainGrowers Director Positions Open
Queensland grain growers with a strong understanding of the grains industry – and a commitment to industry development – have been invited to apply for a position on the Board of GrainGrowers.
Input Sought On Water Plan
Water users have been invited to have their say as work begins on drafting a new water plan for the Burnett Basin region.
AgForce Warning Over Levy
AgForce has warned that farmers will be “pushed to the brink” if the proposed Biosecurity Protection Levy is implemented on July 1.
Fire Ants Found At Oakey
Fire ants have been found at Oakey just a day after a Senate inquiry recommended a review of funding arrangements under the national eradication plan.
National Watchdog For Trucks
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will take over responsibility for heavy vehicle on-road compliance in Queensland from Saturday (April 20).
Show Society Looking For Entrants
Kingaroy Show Society is looking for entrants in its Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competitions.
Major Change To Biosecurity Levy
The Federal Government has announced a major change to the way the controversial Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL) will be charged on rural industries.
New Weather Radar Fills In Gaps
The new Toowoomba weather radar – now live on BOM’s website and weather app – will improve the South Burnett’s view of incoming storms from the west.
Flood Recovery Strategies Workshop
A free workshop for eligible primary producers will be held at Moffatdale on April 24 to discuss preventative measures for flood recovery.
Workshop To Focus On Mungbeans
A workshop focussing on fungicide resistance in mungbean and barley crops will be held in the Toowoomba region next week.
Farmers Welcome Food Review
The National Farmers Federation has welcomed the interim Review of Australia’s Food and Grocery Code.
Wet Weather Keeps Numbers Down
Wet weather saw yarding numbers drop to 400 at the most recent Murgon cattle sale last Tuesday.
Forum To Focus On Koalas
Residents and community groups have been invited to attend the inaugural “South Burnett Koala Forum” to be held in Murgon later this month.
Goomeri Looks To Past And Future
Centenarian George Ansell returned to his roots on Saturday to officially open the 84th Goomeri Show.
Valuations Likely To Rise Again
South Burnett ratepayers could be hit with steep increases to their land valuations the next time Queensland’s Valuer-General assesses the region.
Murgon Show Celebrates 100 Years
Murgon’s two-day Centenary Show celebration has been hailed a great success despite several hiccups outside the control of the organisers which potentially could have been a disaster.
