ACCC Cracks Down On ‘Porkies’
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has investigated alleged misleading conduct in the pork industry arising from claims such as “free range”, “bred free range” and “bred outdoors”.
Meeting To Discuss Ticks
Deb Frecklington has called a meeting to get feedback from cattle producers on future tick management
Kay Wins State Landcare Award
Kay Enkelmann, an employee at the Burnett Mary Regional Group’s Wondai office, has won the Australian Government Landcare Facilitator Award (Queensland) in this year’s Landcare Awards.
Wondai Shines Despite The Rain
Everyone in the country loves the rain, except perhaps the organisers of the South Burnett’s annual shows.
A Big Day Ahead At Wondai!
Gates will open at 8:30am on Saturday at Wondai Showground for the last local show of 2015.
Warning To Suppliers To
Store Stock Feed Correctly
Animal Health Australia is reminding stockfeed suppliers they have a legal responsibility to ensure restricted animal material – such as bone meal and feather meal – does not contaminate cattle feed.
SB To Miss Out On Feral Funding
The State Government has snubbed the South Burnett and Toowoomba regions in a program designed to target wild dogs.
Stockman Injured
A man injured while mustering stock has been flown to Bundaberg Hospital for treatment.
Opportunity To Quiz Hendra Expert
South Burnett Veterinary Services is hosting an information night tonight (August 25) to provide an opportunity for horse owners to ask questions about the Hendra vaccine.
ALP Endorses Candidate
Labor has endorsed Barcaldine health worker David Kerrigan as the candidate for Maranoa in the upcoming Federal election.
Funding For Alumni Program
The South Burnett Community Leadership Program (SBCLP) – a project of the Red Earth Community Foundation – has received funding for an alumni program in 2016 as well as evaluation of the leadership program and its impact on the region.
Surgeons Call For Action On Quad Bikes
Surgeons have called on the State Government to act swiftly on the recommendations handed down by a Coronial inquest into quad bike deaths.
Linc To Face Class Action
Landholders from the Hopeland community near Chinchilla have instructed Mullumbimby-based law firm Universal Law to investigate and commence a class action in respect of damage and other potential harm allegedly caused by Linc Energy.
Local Students Earn Scholarships
Rebecca Clapperton, from Nanango, and Hannah Vicar, from Mundubbera, were awarded RNA Rural Scholarships at the Ekka this week.
O’Dowd Defends Coal Miners
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has come out swinging to defend Queensland’s coal industry.
Have Your Say On ‘Puppy Farms’
The State Government is seeking public input about “puppy farms” and the future regulation of dog breeding in Queensland.
Calls To Ban UCG
The Lock The Gate Alliance and Chinchilla residents have called for Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) to be banned throughout Australia.
Hope Dairies Officially ‘On Hold’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has confirmed the Hope Dairies project in the South Burnett is “on hold”.
Drought Aid ‘To Continue’
Treasurer Curtis Pitt has re-assured drought-affected Queenslanders the State Government will continue its drought assistance programs “as required”.
Grains Company Fined, Director Jailed
A Queensland grain company has been fined $680,000 and a director will serve six months in jail after being found guilty in the District Court in Brisbane of falsifying export documents.
