Polaris Recalls Youth Quads
Australian quad bike supplier Polaris is recalling 12 models in its “youth” range of quad bikes due to the presence of asbestos.
Farm Debt Mediation Starts July 1
Queensland farmers in financial difficulty will have more protection from July 1 when mandatory farm business debt mediation comes into effect.
650 Yarded At Murgon
A sizable 650 head of cattle were yarded in Murgon last Tuesday. with all descriptions selling to firm rates based on the previous sale.
Farm Output Dips After Record Year
The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to dip by 4.6 per cent to $59.9 billion in 2017–18, following last year’s record-breaking returns.
Centenary Book Recalls Show’s History
A special limited edition book which recalls the past 99 Wondai Shows was launched last week, and is now available to the public.
Gun Amnesty From July 1
The Federal Government’s National Firearms Amnesty will begin on July 1, giving residents an opportunity to hand in unregistered and unwanted firearms.
Hong Kong Export Deal Incorrect
Recent media reports that South Burnett winery Moffatdale Ridge plans to export 30,000 to 40,000 bottles of wine a year to Hong Kong are not correct … not yet, anyway.
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.
Agriculture ‘Overlooked In State Budget’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation says it is underwhelmed by this week’s State Budget.
Landcare Group Plans Weekend Forum
The newly formed Bunya Valley Landcare group is inviting South Burnett residents to have more say in the the environmental future of the region.
Our Best And Brightest Ready For Ekka
More than 100 guests packed into the Wondai Diggers Club on Saturday night to see who’ll be representing the South Burnett at this year’s Ekka.
$1.6m Boost For Rural Financial Counselling
The Federal Government has allocated just over $1.6 million extra to the Rural Financial Counselling Service ahead of the first farmers losing the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) next month.
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.
AgForce Joins Push For Defibrillators
Do you remember when portable heart defibrillators were so rare they made front page news when they saved a life?
Minister ‘Cannot Intervene’ In Peanut Process
Federal Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd says Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce cannot intervene in the decision whether or not peanut imports from Argentina are banned or suspended.
PCA Calls For Cool Heads Over Imports
Banning Argentine peanut imports could have a negative impact on the Australian peanut industry, according to the Kingaroy-based Peanut Company of Australia.
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).
550 Yarded At Murgon
Yarding numbers rose to 550 in Murgon on Tuesday for the fortnightly Liveweight sale.
Power Costs To Rise … Again
The State Government plans to halve the rise in regional electricity prices recommended by the Queensland Competition Authority.
Country People ‘Treated Like Cash Cows”
The LNP has launched an online petition to encourage voters to register a protest against rising car registration costs.
