Storms Bring Welcome Rain
Wednesday afternoon’s storms brought smiles to many faces after a day of stifling heat but most South Burnett farmers will be hoping there’s still more rain around the corner.
Have A Say On New Acland
The public has been invited to comment on a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 project.
Spate Of Snake Bites Prompts Warning
Queenslanders have been warned to watch their step following a spate of snake bites which have led to emergency medevacs by the RACQ CareFlight helicopter.
Rider Injured In Fall
An elderly man was flown to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a stable condition yesterday morning after being injured in a fall from a horse in the Proston area.
New Online System For Stock Routes
The State Government has launched a new online stock route management system to better help local governments manage the network.
Nine Bridges Get Load Limits
A decision to post load limits on six of the region’s timber bridges provoked heated debate at today’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Push To Alter Piggery Fees
Former Swickers managing director John Coward – a director of producer group Australian Pork Limited – is pressing the State Government to adjust piggery licence fees.
Debbie’s Special Christmas Crop
Many farmers grow seasonal crops, but Debbie Bunker’s harvest is more seasonal than most … her pine trees are grown for just one purpose: Christmas.
Carmel Helps Keep Businesses Afloat
“We didn’t know where to turn; we thought we had run out of options. Now we are feeling hopeful for the future of our business and home.”
Vision To Build Future Leaders
A partnership between Vision 21 and the Red Earth Community Foundation (RECF) is aiming to strengthen community leadership in the South Burnett.
Feedback Sought On Planning Bill
The State Government is calling for submissions on the Regional Planning Interests Bill 2013 – which will replace the Strategic Cropping Land Act 2011.
Truss Welcomes GrainCorp Decision
Deputy Prime Minister and Member For Wide Bay Warren Truss has welcomed the decision by Treasurer Joe Hockey to reject the proposed takeover of GrainCorp by American company Archer Daniels Midland.
Truss To ‘Fast-Track’ Inland Rail Link
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss has committed the Federal Government to fast-tracking “delivery” of the Inland Rail project which would link Melbourne to Brisbane.
Growing The Burnett … One Job At A Time
Growing The Burnett’s Red Earth Meadows farm at Memerambi was in the spotlight this week when officials from the Department of Employment dropped by to see how things are going at the South Burnett’s unique farming venture.
Information Day To Explain
New Vegetation Legislation
A public information session on the new Queensland vegetation management legislation will be held in Kingaroy next month.
Briefing On New Vegetation Laws
The Department of Natural Resource and Mines will be holding an information session in Kingaroy next month on the changes to the Vegetation Management Act 1999.
Rural Red Tape Slashed
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has introduced into Parliament legislation to cut red tape in Queensland agriculture.
AgForce Flavour At NFF
AgForce has welcomed the new National Farmers’ Federation Board, appointed this afternoon at the 2013 NFF Annual General Meeting, and says it looks forward to working closely with the group for the progression of agriculture in Queensland.
A Helping Hand For Rural Communities
The CEO of one of Australia’s largest rural philanthropic organisations came to the South Burnett last week as part of a five-day roadshow to visit local projects assisted by the group.
Wild Storm Leaves Corridor Of Damage
The wild storm that whipped the Goomeri area caused hundreds of thousands of dollars damage
