Low Rate Loans For Farmers
QRAA Chief Executive Officer Cameron MacMillan has announced low interest rates for the State Government’s Sustainability and First Start Loans for primary producers.
Project To Map Rural Waste Products
A database is being developed which could one day help farmers and rural industries turn waste products into dollars.
Tick Line ‘Needs More Time’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called for the public consultation period on proposed changes to the tick line to be extended for a month to the end of February.
Tick Line Survey ‘Not Good Enough’: LNP
The State Government’s announcement on Wednesday to conduct an online survey about proposed new tick line regulations is not good enough, says the LNP.
Chinese Business Delegation Visits
A group of five business people from the city of Jinan in eastern China visited the South Burnett on Wednesday as guests of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Dairy Council Praises China FTA
The Australian Dairy Industry Council has applauded the confirmation that the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will come into force on December 20.
Three Tick Line Options Released
DAF is seeking feedback from local landholders about three proposed locations for the new cattle tick line
Boehringer Plans Business Swap
It was too early to comment on the local implications of a proposal by Boehringer Ingelheim to “swap” its consumer healthcare business for an animal health business, a company spokesman said on Tuesday night.
LNP Blocks Party Switch
The LNP State Executive has voted to stop Member for Groom Ian Macfarlane from swapping to the National Party, despite his local Branch approving the move at the weekend.
Cattle ‘Greener’ Than Predicted
Methane emissions from cattle in Australia are 24 per cent lower than previously estimated, equivalent to 12.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, following analysis of new Australian research data.
Moreton Resources Eyes Rail Link
Moreton Resources could consider exporting coal from its proposed Coolabunia coal mine via rail.
Bumper Prices At Coolabunia Sales
Yarding numbers and prices have been well up at the Coolabunia Saleyards over the past four weeks
Nominate A Mobile ‘Black Spot’
Nominations for Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program close on December 31.
Family Launches Video Campaign
The recent approval of operational works on Stage 5 of the Summit View Estate in Kingaroy has sparked a renewed campaign by local residents frustrated by years of stormwater run-off problems linked to previous stages of the development.
Tick Line Proposals Worry Dairy Producers
QDO President Brian Tessmann has again expressed concerns about proposals to alter the tick line
Early Reporting Of Cattle Theft Is Key
SARCIS says one of its biggest barriers to solving crimes are delays in reporting suspected cattle theft
Golden Wattle Brings Mobile Services
The Federal Government’s Mobile Service Centre truck will be visiting the region next week to help South Burnett residents in outlying areas access information about government services.
New Plan Aims To Reduce Rabbits
An updated national plan to tackle rabbits was released for public comment today.
QDO Alarmed By BJD Proposals
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation is concerned by proposed changes to Queensland’s tick and Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) biosecurity legislation.
First Flight Launches Export Hopes
A business delegation from the South and North Burnett was on hand at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport on Monday to witness the arrival of the first international flight into Australia’s newest airport
