High Speed Broadband On The Way
NBN Co has begun lodging development applications with the South Burnett Regional Council
Dyne Calls For Category D
While the South Burnett is desperate to get its Disaster Funding upgraded to “Category C”, the chairman of the umbrella council organisation for the region is pushing for an even higher level, “Category D”.
Watch Out For Flood Conmen
Flood-affected Queenslanders are being warned to lookout for travelling conmen hoping to cash-in on their misfortune as they attempt to rebuild after the recent natural disaster.
Please Don’t Forget Us!
The farmers around Byee and Silverleaf are hurting … their crops, and more importantly, their topsoil was washed away during the Australia Day weekend floods.
MP Calls For Category C Aid
Federal Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott today met with Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in a bid to make sure Maranoa farmers receive their fair share of flood assistance funding.
QDO Presses For South
Burnett To Join Category C
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) has welcomed news that the State and Federal Governments have escalated disaster relief arrangements for Gympie Shire, but says the South Burnett needs to be added to the list.
Council Needs Photos Of Farm Damage
The South Burnett Regional Council is requesting assistance to gather photos of farms affected by the Australia Day weekend floods to send to the Federal Government.
Rain Brings Some Smiles
There’s no doubt that last weekend’s rain caused millions of dollars damage, and brought pain and grief to many Queenslanders … but even the darkest clouds can have a silver lining.
Agforce Says Damage Is ‘Devastating’
AgForce General President Ian Burnett is saddened and concerned by the extent of damage to rural properties and communities across Queensland as a result of the 2013 flood event.
Two More Appointed
To Oversee Recovery
The State Government has appointed two more Disaster Recovery Co-ordinators, making a total of three to oversee the recovery and rebuilding of Queensland following the Australia Day weekend floods.
Financial Counselling Help
Available Again For Farmers
The floods have had a positive result for at least one local South Burnett-based service.
No Permits Required To
Clean Up Waterways
No special permits will be required to clean up flooded waterways, the State Government assured landholders today.
Support Available For Primary
Producers and Small Business
A range of State Government supports, including concessional loans and freight subsidies, are now available for producers and small business operators impacted by the floods.
Interest Rate Cut For Farmers
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has announced a cut in interest rates for the State Government’s First Start and Sustainability Loans to stimulate further investment and support for Queensland’s agricultural sector.
Hendra Case Near Mackay
Biosecurity Queensland is managing a new Hendra virus case near Mackay after a positive test result was received late last night.
BJD Meeting In Gympie
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has invited graziers affected by the Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) outbreak to attend a meeting to be held soon in Gympie.
Graziers Adopt BMP Plan
A new agreement struck between the State Government and graziers in the Fitzroy Basin could ultimately have benefits for the South Burnett.
Agforce Welcomes New Biosecurity Fund
AgForce has welcomed the State Government’s announcement of the creation of the Queensland Cattle Industry Biosecurity Fund as a positive step towards promoting biosecurity and managing diseases impacting on the beef sector.
Listeria Cases Prompt Cheese Recalls
An outbreak of listeria which health authorities believe may be linked to soft cheeses manufactured in Victoria has prompted Kingaroy Cheese to conduct a voluntary recall of seven products.
Voluntary Cattle Levy To
Support New Industry Fund
The State Government today launched a $5 million fund to support the cattle industry during disease outbreaks.
