MP Urges Haste On China Deal
Australia must sign the Free Trade Agreement with China as soon as possible, “before it’s too late”
New Face At QFF
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has appointed a new interim CEO.
Court Bid To Stop Acland Expansion
Oakey Coal Action Alliance has launched legal action against the Acland Stage 3 coal mine expansion.
Cherbourg Celebrates With Rodeo
The rodeo came to Cherbourg as part of Mental Health Week … and it brought smiles to everyone
New Drought Assistance Loans Available
Drought-affected farmers across Queensland can now apply for assistance through a Drought Concessional Loan or a Drought Recovery Concessional Loan, following the announcement of the opening for the 2015-16 application round.
Gina’s Lighting Up Christmas
This year’s South Burnett Christmas Lights competition boasts one of the most generous prize pools in Queensland, thanks to the generosity of Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting.
Climate Report Points To
Impacts On Food Security
A Climate Council report claims the price, quality and seasonality of Australia’s food is increasingly being affected by climate change, and future food security is under threat.
Farm Sold For $1.3m
A 430ha farm fronting Barambah Creek at Silverleaf was sold at auction in Brisbane last Friday for $1.3 million.
Piggery Set To Double In Size
A piggery on the Wondai Proston Road at Hivesville has been given approval to almost double its size from 2533 to 5000 standard pig units.
Opportunity To Recognise Rural Women
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called for nominations to recognise influential women in agriculture.
Corey’s A Cattle Ambassador
Kingaroy’s Corey Evans, from Jen-Daview Limousins, was named the 2015 Limousin Youth Ambassador at the annual Limousin Youth Camp held in Pittsworth at the weekend.
QDO Pleased ‘Effects
Test’ Back On The Table
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation is cautiously optimistic following Malcolm Turnbull’s successful bid to become Prime Minister last week.
Please Watch Out
For Our Poles: Ergon
Ergon Energy is appealing for land owners considering a burn-off to take care around its infrastructure to avoid power poles being accidentally set on fire.
Moreton Buys More Resources
Moreton Resources has entered into an agreement to buy Cockatoo Coal’s Kingaroy coal tenement
Uni Tests New Cooling Tower Technology
The State Government says new technology developed in Queensland promises to revolutionise the electricity industry, leading to a cheaper, more reliable source of energy in drought-affected areas.
Best Vintage Iron Came To Town
The “Vintage Iron” rally held in Kingaroy featured some of the “Best” vintage tractors in Australia
Crackdown On ‘Puppy Farms’
A State Government proposal to register dog breeders has been overwhelmingly supported by Queenslanders who responded to a survey.
Graziers Seek Answers
On Future Of Tick Line
A meeting of 45 local primary producers has demanded answers about the future of the tick line
Ambassadors To Help Police
Finalists in the 2015 Rural Ambassador competition are being sponsored to help spread the word about Queensland Police’s “Stock and Rural Crime” smart phone app.
KCCG Sees No Future For Mine
Landholders living and farming near a proposed coal mine near Kingaroy say they are still concerned despite their recent meeting with Moreton Resources CEO Jason Elks.
