Ag Groups Get Flood Recovery Officers
The Queensland Farmers Federation is partnering with industry groups and the State and Federal governments to deploy Industry Recovery Officers on the ground to assist farmers with flood recovery.
NFF President Resigns
National Farmers’ Federation president Jock Laurie announced today he is stepping down as head of the nation’s peak farm body to run for pre-selection for the National Party in the NSW seat of Northern Tablelands.
Fund Launched To Remember Dan
A scholarship fund has been launched in memory of the late Dan Burnet, from Booubyjan, who died on March 16 after a tragic accident in Rome.
Funeral For Crumptons Founder
A funeral service will be held this afternoon in Kingaroy for Glyn Crumpton, founder of Crumptons Peanuts.
Holistic Workshop At Booubyjan
A two-day workshop covering “holistic management and tools for flood recovery” will be held later this month at Booubyjan to assist local landholders in their flood recovery efforts.
Man Charged Over Cattle Deaths
Detectives from the Kingaroy Stock and Rural Crime Squad (SARCIS) have charged a man in relation to the unlawful killing of two stock breeding cows on March 23.
A Horse Of A Different Colour
Former Kingaroy High School student Christian Bjelke-Petersen isn’t reining in his ambitions … but he has no intention of following his dad or grandad into politics, either
Sixty Properties Still Face BJD Bans
Sixty Queensland cattle properties are still under movement restriction bans following the breakout of Bovine Johne’s Disease *NJD).
Terms Fixed For New Acland Mine
The Coordinator-General has finalised the terms of reference for the New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 project, clearing the way for New Hope Coal to prepare a new environmental impact statement (EIS) for the scaled-down proposal.
Cattle Killed And Mutilated
Detectives from the Kingaroy Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad (SARCIS) are appealing for public help after the mutilated bodies of two stock breeding cows were found at Gympie on Sunday.
Good Roll-Up At Flood Meetings
More than 450 people attended the South Burnett Community Flood Recovery information meetings held last week.
$6m In Flood Grants
More than 1200 grant applications – totalling more than $6 million – have been processed by QRAA in the wake of the Australia Day weekend floods.
Murgon Shows Its Spirit
Farming areas on all sides of Murgon were devastated by 2013’s trio of floods but the disasters couldn’t stop the annual Murgon Show going ahead on Saturday.
Timely Field Day On Spraying
The rain may have come at the right time for local peanut crops but it also brought a headache for growers … the need to spray.
Greens Call For Changes To Mining Bill
The Queensland Greens say more needs to be done to protect residents and farmers from the impacts of coal seam gas and large coal mines, despite some Federal Government future safeguards.
Ag Workforce Group Meets
A new advisory group which will guide Queensland’s agricultural workforce development met for the first time this week.
Last Chances To Get Aid Info
Time is running out if you want to find out information about what flood recovery assistance is available … and enjoy a free breakfast!
Found Stray Livestock?
The Kingaroy Stock Squad has received numerous calls regarding the loss or location of stray livestock following the flood events since January.
Clouds Clear For Proston Show
Organisers of the Proston Show breathed a sigh of relief at the end of Saturday … the show had gone off without any hitches despite storm clouds threatening.
Bridge Bill Is Ticking Over
Traffic limitations on the Stuart River Bridge are costing Smithfield Feedlot an estimated $1500-$2000 every day
