From Farm Gate To Fashion Plate
Marg Enkelmann, from Silverleaf, has been takes recycling to an extreme … turning tractor tyre inner tubes, fertilizer bags and bit’n’pieces from the farm shed into fashion.
MP Says Supermarkets Have
‘Brought Farmers To Their Knees’
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says Coles and Woolworths have brought dairy farmers to their knees.
A Big Thank You From All Of Us!
The Murgon community gathered together on Saturday night to say “thank you” to the BlazeAid organisers and volunteers who have put so much time, energy and musclepower into the flood recovery effort since February.
New Mung Bean Released
The first mungbean variety bred from start to finish by the Queensland Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry will be planted commercially for the first time this year with high expectations of producing increased yields for growers.
Bonanza At Goomeri
It’s going to be very busy at Goomeri this weekend with the Beef Bonanza and the Sub-Chamber Finals
BlazeAid In Final Stretch
BlazeAid volunteers are working on their final 15 farms this week ahead of the wrap-up of the local project on June 24.
Councils Target Parthenium
South Burnett Regional Council has partnered with Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), Cherbourg Council and Gympie Council to co-ordinate parthenium control throughout the region.
Greens Launch Attack On Rodeos
The Greens have launched an attack on rodeos saying the events should not be billed as “family friendly”, saying they’re certainly not animal friendly.
Memories Come Flooding Back
A book capturing flood memories has arrived back from the printers just in time for its official launch
Darryl Wins Award For Lantana
Neugmna landholder Darryl Otto has been recognised with a Pest Management Leadership Award for his work in clearing lantana.
Reprieve For Farm Counselling Service
The Farm Financial Counselling service that was to wind up at the end of this month has enjoyed a reprieve.
Funding For Local Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers in the Murgon, Wondai and Monto regions will be able to work on improved soil management and rehabilitation and weed control, following the announcement of project funding through the Federal Government’s Caring for Our Country program.
$3300 Boost For BlazeAid
BlazeAid – the volunteer group which has been helping South Burnett farmers repair fences in the wake of this year’s floods – has received a boost in the form of food and fuel cards to the value of $3300.
Brook Celebrates Back-To-Back Wins
In one of the most spectacular finishes in his long endurance riding career, Brook Sample has taken out the 2013 Tom Quilty Gold Cup on board 16-year-old “Brookleigh Excalibur”.
Axe Set To Fall On Farm Service
The axe is about to fall for good on the Farm Financial Counselling Service based at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry complex in Kingaroy.
Free Community Recovery Breakfast
A free Community Recovery Information Gathering breakfast will be held from 7:00am to 9:00am in the Town Hall Forecourt in Glendon Street, Kingaroy on Wednesday, June 12.
MPs To Attend Community Breakfast
The winner of the Nissan Micra, raffled as part of the fundraising for the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett flood appeal will be presented with the keys to his new car during a Community Recovery Information Gathering Breakfast organised in Kingaroy next Wednesday (June 12).
Kathy’s Business Is Expanding
A six-month project to expand Nanango Country Veterinary Services culminated in an official opening on Saturday
Job Seekers Help Farmers
A Community Action Group (CAG) made up of job seekers has helped nine flood-affected farmers in the South Burnett since March.
NFF Welcomes $15.80 Pay Rise
The National Farmers’ Federation has cautiously welcomed today’s Annual Wage Review decision to increase the national minimum wage by $15.80 per week.
