Councillors To Consider
‘Voluntary’ Water Restrictions
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today Kingaroy residents will be asked to consider “voluntary” water restrictions next week.
Councillors To Consider
Students Hoof It To Wondai
There’ll be no excuse for young cattle experts not to shine in the show ring after a four-day school held in Wondai.
Murgon Sends Out Hope And Hay
Loaded with hay and hampers, baked goods and biscuits, the Murgon Baptist Church’s Eat Dirt Drought convoy rolled out of town on Friday afternoon headed for drought-stricken western Queensland.
Good News For Navy Bean Industry
Today’s announcement that Coca-Cola Amatil and the Victorian Government have stitched together a new $100 million investment plan to assist the future of SPC Ardmona in Shepparton could be good news for Kingaroy-based Bean Growers Australia.
Have A Say On Agriculture
Farmers and graziers have until April 17 to have a say on the future of Australian agriculture.
Drovers Fined For Breaking Road Rules
Graziers desperately looking for feed along stock routes and “the long paddock” have been advised to talk with their local council – and police – about road agistment rules and regulations.
Banks Told ‘Be Patient’
National Party MPs have appealed to banks to be “patient” with their farm customers and to stand by them during the current drought.
Be Vigilant And Lock Up
Kingaroy Police are urging rural property owners to make sure their tools, equipment and machinery are secure.
Knockback Could End An Industry
The Federal Government’s decision last week to knock back a request for $25 million assistance for SPC Ardmona in Shepparton could spell the end of the Australian navy bean industry – and cost Kingaroy-based Bean Growers Australia its single largest customer.
Ergon Reminder To Check Poles
Ergon Energy has issued an alert to property owners to be aware of their responsibilities around private power poles on their land.
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.
