BP Dam Begins Spilling

BP Dam Begins Spilling

Sunwater’s two major dams in the South Burnett – Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen – are now both officially full!

BOM Urges Forecast Rethink

BOM Urges Forecast Rethink

After telling people for decades to keep a close eye on “indicators” such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), the Bureau of Meteorology is changing tack.

Lifeline For Wine College

Lifeline For Wine College

The State Government has stepped in to support the Queensland College of Wine Tourism after the college’s partnership with the University of Southern Queensland ended.

Beef Group Seeks Chair

Beef Group Seeks Chair

The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework is calling for expressions of interest for the position of chair.

‘Quiet Majority Backs Renewables’

‘Quiet Majority Backs Renewables’

Farmers For Climate Action – a pro-renewables lobby group – claims a majority of residents in Renewable Energy Zones actually support clean energy projects on farmland in their local community.

Georgie Wins Gold Medal

Georgie Wins Gold Medal

Georgie Somerset has been presented with the Australian Institute of Company Directors 2024 Queensland Gold Medal.

MP Marks National Ag Day

MP Marks National Ag Day

Newly appointed Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett has marked National Agriculture Day by emphasising the State Government’s commitment to “supercharging” Queensland agriculture.

MLA Elects New Chair

MLA Elects New Chair

John Lloyd will take over as chair of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA)  after the group’s AGM on November 20.

New Cabinet ‘A Welcome Change’

New Cabinet ‘A Welcome Change’

Retiring AgForce Queensland General President Georgie Somerset has reflected on her time at the helm of the rural lobby group and the opportunities afforded by the election of a new State Government.

Climate Still Changing: Report

Climate Still Changing: Report

The latest State of the Climate Report – prepared by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology – has found Australia’s weather and climate has continued to change, with an increase in extreme heat events, longer fire seasons, more intense heavy rainfall and a rise in sea levels.

LNP Promises To Build Weir

LNP Promises To Build Weir

The much-discussed Barlil Weir will be built on Barambah Creek to help local irrigators …  if the LNP wins power at the October 26 election.

Birth Defects Prompt Herbicide Ban

Birth Defects Prompt Herbicide Ban

An immediate ban was issued by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority on Thursday over the use of a common herbicide which has been linked in the United States to birth defects.

Machinery Day Was A Big Hit

Machinery Day Was A Big Hit

The Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s recent weekend rally attracted a huge range of historic and quirky vehicles to the club’s grounds near Kingaroy Airport.