Change Makers Invited To Workshop
A “Changemaker Workshop” for community leaders – and would-be leaders – is being held in Kingaroy on April 29-30.
Nats Promise $1b A Year ‘Forever’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has unveiled a $20 billion Regional Futures Fund which he says will guarantee $1 billion every year “in perpetuity” for projects in rural, regional and remote Australia … if the Coalition wins power at the upcoming election.
Farmers React To Tariff Decision
The National Farmers’ Federation has expressed “profound disappointment” in the United States’ decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all Australian exports.
Don’t Wait To Object: AgForce
AgForce is urging landholders not to delay if they want to object to their new land valuations, or risk higher council rates or State land costs.
Champion Effort At Goomeri Show
The 2025 Goomeri Show was sizzling on Saturday, and we’re not just talking about the weather!
Nanango’s Gearing Up For Show
Heritage Nanango Community Branch has stepped up again to support the upcoming 116th Nanango Show and Bull Ride.
MP Promises Container Levy
A future Coalition Government would legislate to tax containers imported into Australia, Nationals Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud announced on Thursday.
Opportunity To Join GRDC Panel
GRDC is seeking applications from grain growers, agronomists, researchers and other stakeholders to join its Regional Panels.
Murgon Celebrates Show Success!
The 101st Murgon Show at the weekend was “beyond expectations”, a delighted Show Society president Josh Steinhardt said on Monday.
We’re Ready For A Great Show!
Excitement is building for this weekend’s Murgon Show … the Showgirls and Rural Ambassador have been chosen, and the countdown is now on for a big two-day event which will be topped off by fireworks and a bullride on Saturday night!
Proston’s Effort Blows Away Visitors
They’re built tough at Proston … a little thing like a Tropical Cyclone brewing off the coast wasn’t going to stop the 67th annual show from going ahead on Saturday.
AgForce To Fight Any Move on Buffel
AgForce Qld has reacted angrily to reported moves to list buffel grass as a Weed of National Significance.
Field Day Offers Growers Options
South Burnett growers had the opportunity recently to learn more about new options available when they consider their next summer crop.
More JEV Found In Piggeries
More cases of Japanese encephalitis virus have been detected in Queensland piggeries.
Bee Pest Detected In Lockyer Valley
Biosecurity Queensland is testing samples from beehives in the Lockyer Valley after fears the Varroa destructor mite has crossed the NSW border into Queensland.
Ag Value Tipped To Reach $91b
The value of agriculture in 2025-26 is expected to be the third highest on record at $91 billion, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
25-Year ‘Blueprint’ For Ag
The State Government has begun consultations to develop a 25-year plan to “future-proof” Queensland primary industries.
Qld Health Renews JEV Warning
Darling Downs Health is urging people to protect themselves from mosquitos after two new cases of Japanese encephalitis virus.
NFF Calls For National Food Strategy
The National Farmers’ Federation is calling for a National Food Security Preparedness Strategy to address global trends affecting food security.
Jared Takes On New Role
Seilers Transport director Jared Seiler has been elected president of the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland.
