Acland Expansion A Step Closer
An amended Environmental Authority has been approved for the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Beck Named Woman Of The Year
South Burnett entrants have scooped the pool in the much-delayed 2021 Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network awards, announced on Friday night.
Ticks On 155 ‘Tick-Free’ Properties
There are currently 155 tick-infested properties inside Queensland’s “tick-free” zone.
Miner To Restore Koala Habitat
New Acland Coal has agreed to spend $2 million to further rehabilitate about 100 hectares of land at its controversial mine near Acland.
Council Warning On Ticks
Councillor Scott Henschen has warned conditions are ripe for cattle tick populations to “explode” in the South Burnett.
Don’t Be Alarmed By Gunshots
Blackbutt residents should not be alarmed if they hear shooting in the Gilla area on June 30.
Generosity Blooms After Floods
Families affected by the floods in the Burnett earlier this year have been getting a helping hand thanks to BIEDO and two generous Kingaroy flower growers.
La Niña Ends But More Rain Forecast
The La Niña weather pattern in the tropical Pacific which has been bringing Queensland so much rain has officially ended.
TRC Alert On Cattle Grid Fees
Toowoomba Regional Council is reminding property owners who have gates and grids on the road network of the changes in licences from 2022-23.
Values Stay Firm At Fortnightly Sale
Agents yarded 780 head for the fortnightly SBLX Fat and Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (June 14).
$300m To Build Pipeline
The State Government has confirmed funding to construct the controversial Wivenhoe Dam to Warwick pipeline – with offshoots to provide water to Nobby, Clifton, Greenmount and Cambooya.
Time’s Running Out To Enter Comp
Hey kids! Time is running out if you want to enter this year’s Farm Safety calendar competition.
New Hendra Variant Confirmed
Horse owners and veterinarians are being reminded to vaccinate horse against the Hendra disease following confirmation of a new variant of the virus.
Report Highlights Value Of Saleyards
Researchers have proven what most country people probably already knew in their hearts, saleyards are critical to the social fabric of rural communities.
Littleproud Retains Ag Role
Member for Maranoa – and Nationals leader – David Littleproud will retain the Agriculture portfolio in the Coalition’s Shadow Ministry.
Have Your Say On Deer
Queenslanders are being encouraged to have their say on a new strategy for dealing with the impacts of feral deer.
Free Workshop For Gardeners
Council is offering a free workshop to show how to turn food scraps into fertiliser.
Flood Loans Now Available
Low-interest loans are now available for primary producers and small businesses in the South Burnett affected by this year’s floods.
Prices Remain Firm To Dearer
Agents yarded 600 head for the fortnightly combined agents Fat and Store Sale at Murgon’s saleyards on Tuesday (May 31).
Water Survey Deadline Extended
The deadline to submit information to the Sunwater survey into local irrigators’ water needs has been extended to June 17.
