Wooroolin Was The Place To Be …
About 80 women – and a couple of men – gathered at Wooroolin on Wednesday for a special joint forum hosted by the Barambah branch of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN).
Confusion Over $20m Flood Program
Confusion over $20 million funding from the Federal and State governments to assist farmers in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald has led to accusations by the State Government that Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has “pulled the plug” on the program, and fears it may not be delivered in full as planned.
Call To Ban Crab Pots
The Greens are calling for the outlawing of crab pots in freshwater creeks following the deaths of at least seven platypuses near Caboolture.
Grants Target Wild Dogs
Gympie Regional Council has been given $75,455 from the State Government to help manage wild dogs in the region.
Alert Issued On Meandu Creek
A suspected algal bloom has been detected in Meandu Creek downstream from the power stations at Tarong and landholders are being advised to keep stock away from the area.
PCA Swaps $32m Debt With NAB
The financial woes that have hit the Peanut Company of Australia in recent years appear to have eased with the announcement today by Board Chairman Ian Langdon that the company has negotiated a $32 million debt-for-equity swap with the National Australia Bank.
Naturally From Paddock To Plate
Crownthorpe grazier Brett Greer believes that to make money out of his small cattle herd he has to take charge of the whole process … right up to the dinner plate.
Farming Is A Special Caper
Kingaroy is the peanut capital of Australia. And navy beans still get mentioned on local signs … but capers?
Council Targets Wild Dogs
South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, will be conducting another round of wild dog baiting in the South Burnett next month.
South Burnett On Show At Ekka
South Burnett cattlemen and women have done the region proud again with a strong showing at this year’s Brisbane Exhibition.
Adopt-A-Snake Trial Program
Queensland animal lovers will be able to adopt a range of native snakes and other wildlife in a new partnership between the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection and RSPCA Queensland.
60-Year Tick For Farm Leases
The State Government today announced major changes to the land tenure system in Queensland, opening the way for farmers and graziers to upgrade leasehold land to freehold land.
Farewell After 42 Years
When Chris began as a “bag boy” at the Peanut Marketing Board, he had six weeks’ work
Flood Meetings Share Information
“Don’t self-assess and think you’re not eligible for assistance.” This was the main message from the latest round of flood recovery information evenings held around the South Burnett.
Council, Landcare Work Together
South Burnett Regional Council and Kingaroy Landcare are looking at more ways they can work in partnership.
Imports? Does Anyone Really Care?
Who cares if Goulburn Valley fruitgrowers are being forced to rip out and burn their orchards because of foreign imports? Well, not many people in Kingaroy, it seems, after a rally to support the plight of the Victorian town of Shepparton fell flat on Thursday morning.
Truss Urges Block To GrainCorp Sale
Nationals leader and Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said today the Federal Government must reject the proposed buyout of GrainCorp by US conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Greens Launch Plan For Farmers’ Markets
The Australian Greens have announced an $85 million plan to help farmers bypass the big two supermarkets and sell direct to local consumers.
SPC Campaign Coming To Kingaroy
Shepparton’s fight to save its local processing company – these days known as SPC Ardmona – is coming to Kingaroy next week.
Three More Flood Sessions Scheduled
South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled another round of flood recovery information gatherings to assist local primary producers following the decision by the State Government to extend the application period for assistance.
