Country Residents More
Likely To Be Fat, Smoke
A healthy country lifestyle? A new report shows that Australians living in regional areas are more likely to be overweight or obese than their city cousins.
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Cattle Sale Draws 800 Head
Numbers remained high in Murgon for the cattle sale on Tuesday, with 800 cattle yarded.
Chickpeas Have A Good Year
Farmers are looking forward to a big payout on chickpeas this season, with large areas planted, record yields and high prices.
Government Backs Off Full WET Cuts
The Federal Government will not proceed with potentially devastating cuts to the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) rebate scheme announced in this year’s Budget.
Senate Okays Backpacker Tax … At Last
The Federal Government’s controversial “backpacker tax” has finally been passed by the Senate … on the third attempt.
QDO Welcomes ‘Effects Test’
Queensland dairy farmers, who have long been calling for the introduction of an “effects test” into consumer legislation, will be celebrating.
AgForce Members To
Reflect On A Big Year
Transport routes and telecommunications technology are expected to be the hot topics discussed at the AgForce South-East Queensland regional forum being held in Toowoomba on Friday.
Mayor Encourages
Farmers To Apply For IDPs
Mayor Keith Campbell has encouraged local farmers to apply for Individual Droughted Property declarations
QFF Angry Over Tax Backflip
Queensland farmers have been let down by ‘frivolous and petty political posturing’ about the backpacker tax, the Queensland Farmers Federation said on Wednesday.
Wild Dogs Kill Nine Sheep
Durong residents have been warned to keep a close eye on their stock after wild dogs killed sheep
1000 Head Yarded In Murgon
Numbers were up in Murgon for the fortnightly sale on Tuesday, with 1000 cattle yarded.
Farmers Confident Backpacker
Tax Deal Can Be Worked Out
The National Farmers Federation is confident a deal can be worked out to end the uncertainty over the so-called Backpackers Tax, despite the Senate’s rejection of the Bills on Thursday.
New President At NFF
NSW farmer and grazier Fiona Simson has been elected president of the National Farmers Federation – the first woman to have the role in the organisation’s 37-year history.
PCA Picks A Reason To Celebrate
Kingaroy-based Peanut Company of Australia is celebrating the first birthday of its consumer brand, “Picky Picky Peanuts”.
Catchment Scores Another ‘D’ Grade
The Upper Brisbane Catchment – which passes through Elgin Vale, South Nanango, Yarraman, Blackbutt and Cooyar – has not significantly improved its water quality over the last year, according to a new report.
Elderly Man Hurt On Quad Bike
An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital after a quad bike accident at Ballogie on Sunday
Swickers Reflects On A Long Week
Just over a week ago, Swickers boning room was in flames, nearly 600 workers feared for their jobs, and the Kingaroy economy looked very shaky indeed.
Farmers Tell MPs To ‘Stop Playing Politics’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is calling on the Coalition government and ALP Opposition to “stop playing politics with farmers’ futures” and urgently resolve the outstanding backpacker tax.
Byrne Confirmed As Ag Minister
Member for Rockhampton Bill Byrne has been confirmed as the new Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Economic Development.
Ekka Holiday Date Set
The 2017 Show Holiday in the South Burnett will be held to coincide with the Monday of Ekka week.
