Air Crash Kills Organics Founder
Former Manyung farmer, businessman Ian Campbell, 56, and his daughter Hannah, 23, have been confirmed as the victims of Monday’s light aircraft crash.
Josh Named As Finalist
Plenty Foods’ Josh Gadischke has been named a Queensland finalist in the inaugural Australian Agriculture Awards, launched by ACM Agri and the National Farmers Federation.
Good Things Can Take Time
Everything comes to those who wait … even the Goomeri Show!
QFF Revises Renewables ‘Toolkit’
The QFF has released an updated edition of its Queensland Renewable Energy Landholder Toolkit to give landholders access to practical guidance for navigating renewable energy proposals.
Check Origin Of Your Milk: Farmers
Queensland consumers have been urged to check where the milk they are buying actually comes from.
Bird Flu Found In Fox
Testing at CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness has confirmed H5 bird flu in a red fox.
Wondai Legend Honoured At Show
The 109th Wondai Show was overflowing with activities at the weekend … from a huge truck show to barrel racing, a bullride and a packed pavilion.
Second Bird Flu Case Detected
A second case of H5 bird flu has been detected in Queensland.
AgForce Calls For ‘End Of Life’ Law
AgForce has called on the State Government to pass laws to ensure renewable energy projects are fully decommissioned and agricultural land rehabilitated at the end of a project’s life.
Pork Probe: Four Charged
Four people linked to the pork industry have been charged after a joint investigation by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and NSW Police.
Focus On Giant Rat’s Tail Grass
South Burnett producers have been invited to attend Giant Rat’s Tail Grass Information Sessions to be held next month in the region.
New Chair For Northern Panel
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has appointed a new head to its Northern Panel, which covers growers in Queensland and NSW.
Flood Study Enters Final Phase
A long-running Burnett River flood study – which has examined data from the 2010, 2013 and 2022 events – has entered its final stage.
AgForce Slams Land Use Bill
AgForce has criticised State Government legislation designed to fast-track major projects in Queensland, saying it comes at too high a cost for farmers.
Almost 300,000 Head Sold At Dalby
Almost 300,000 head of cattle passed through the Dalby Regional Saleyards during 2025-26.
Silver Success For Sub-Chamber
South Burnett Sub-Chamber entrant Matthew McCauley has been awarded the runner-up’s sash in the prestigious Queensland Ag Shows’ Rural Ambassador competition.
Regional Tech Hub Closes
The Regional Tech Hub – which provided free and independent phone and internet advice to rural and remote residents – will wind up at the end of August.
Feedback Sought On Draft Plan
A pop-up session will be held on August 21 to allow residents to comment on the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan.
MP Welcomes New Tick Measures
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed new measures by the State Government which aim to strengthen cattle tick management and support local producers.
AgForce Welcomes Tick Results
AgForce has described the results of the State Government’s cattle tick management review as “a significant step” towards addressing industry concerns.
