Auction Marks The End Of An Era
Visitors coming to Kingaroy for this weekend’s vintage machinery rally could well go home with an extra John Deere tractor or two.
All A-Buzz About Beekeeping
The South Burnett may get its first-ever beekeeping club after an Open Day at Burnett Beekeeping Supplies in Kingaroy on Saturday attracted around 35 interested visitors.
QDO Calls For More Power For ACCC
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has again urged the Federal Government to amend the Competition and Consumer Act to introduce an “effects test” into the legislation.
GRDC Briefed On Local Research
Members of the Grains Research and Development Corp’s Northern Panel visited Kingaroy on Wednesday
New Law Amends Mine Objection Process
Mining and resources companies in Queensland no longer have to issue public notifications when seeking an Environmental Authority for “low impact” mines.
Ag Training Offers Key To Future
Out past Goomeri, the Shaftesbury Centre has launched its third program in the South Burnett … this time an agricultural training facility for young indigenous men.
GRDC Panel To Visit Kingaroy
Cutting edge grain industry research will take centre stage next week when the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Northern Panel visits Kingaroy on Wednesday.
Consumers Trust Aussie Beef
A survey conducted by AgForce Queensland has found almost 98 per cent of consumers believe Australian beef producers are delivering a safe, nutritious and high quality product.
Invitation To Beekeepers
Beekeepers have been invited to get together to discuss the possibility of forming a local beekeeping club
Dog Baiting In September
South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, is conducting another round of wild dog baiting in the region.
We Want Your Vegies!
Is your garden producing more vegies than you need? Then contact Growing The Burnett
Centrelink Forms ‘Too Complex’
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott has slammed the current application process for drought-stricken farmers trying to access help from Centrelink.
Dairy Farmers Off To Conference(s)
Dairy farmers from across south-east Queensland will gather in Toowoomba in September – and Gympie in November – for the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation’s annual conference.
Drought Blamed For Roo Strikes
Several single vehicle traffic crashes on South Burnett roads over the past couple of weeks have been blamed on drivers swerving to avoid kangaroos.
Top Results At The Ekka!
The South Burnett has once again put on an impressive display at the 2014 Royal Queensland Show.
Farmers Urged To Check Their Power Bills
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging farmers and irrigators to contact Ergon Energy as they may be able to save money by switching to a more appropriate electricity tariff.
Council Targets Wild Dogs
Toowoomba Regional Council’s next wild dog baiting campaign will run from August 25-28.
Corey Leads The Way!
After dominating local junior handlers competitions, Corey Evans has proven he’s the best in the State
Wanted: A Home To Put Down Roots
Growing The Burnett is looking for a new home and will be gone from their old Memerambi farm by the end of this week.
Carmen Tops Her Class
Student Carmen Sowden has won her class in the Ekka’s Led Steer School Paraders competition
