Droughtmasters Draw Top Prices
The annual Cream of The Crop sale held at Coolabunia Saleyards on Saturday has been hailed a tremendous success by happy vendors.
Climate Changing ‘At Increased Pace’
The State of the Climate Report 2022, released this week by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, says changes to weather and climate extremes are happening at an increased pace across Australia.
Weaners Command Strong Prices
Weaners continued to command strong prices at Murgon’s fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday.
Disaster Grant Deadline Extended
Following pressure from primary producers and the State Opposition, the deadline for applications for some Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants has been extended.
Disaster Grant Deadline Looms
Shadow Minister for Agriculture Tony Perrett has renewed a call for an extension to the deadline for applications for Disaster Assistance Grants.
Farmers Wanted For Soil Program
University researchers are looking for farmers to take part in a national soil testing program.
Ag Show Funding ‘Reprioritised’
National Party leader David Littleproud has slammed a Federal Government decision to “reprioritise” funding from a Coalition-established program which helped agricultural shows.
Draft Regional Plan Unveiled
The South Burnett community has been invited to provide feedback on the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan.
Feedback Sought On Cattle Branding
The State Government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to cattle branding laws, including the introduction of an annual fee to renew brands and earmarks.
Free Vax Available Against JEV
South Burnett residents who spend several hours a day outdoors have been urged to get a free vaccination against Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
Prices Stay Firm At SBLX Sale
Values remained firm for the 650 head yarded in Murgon for the fortnightly liveweight sale last Tuesday (November 1).
DAF Issues Two Pest Alerts
The importation of untreated wood from parts of WA has been temporarily banned due to the presence of a destructive pest beetle.
Tick Plea To Pet Owners
Vets have renewed a plea to pet owners to protect their animals with tick treatments after warnings that tick anti-toxin serum supplies are running low.
Numbers Down But Prices Stay Firm
Aussie Land and Livestock’s Special Store Sale at Coolabunia last Thursday showed the effect of recent rain across the region.
Mixed Reaction To Labor Budget
How did rural and regional Australia respond to this week’s Federal Budget?
Young Artist’s Work On Calendar
Every year hundreds of young schoolchildren from across Queensland send in their drawings in the hope they will be featured on WorkSafe Qld’s annual Farm Safety calendar.
Push To Form Local Pest Groups
South Burnett Regional Council will be the lead agency in a new co-ordinated program across the Burnett and Gympie regions targeting feral pests and invasive weeds.
Littleproud Slams BBRF Axing
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has slammed a Federal Government decision to axe Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Researchers Fear JEV Outbreak
Researchers are concerned about the potential for a major outbreak of Japanese encephalitis virus in Australia this summer.
AgForce Seeks Input On Pledge
AgForce is seeking to be included in discussions around Australia’s commitment to the Global Methane Pledge.
