2013 Aid Package ‘Different’
Farm Financial Counsellor Alan Broome has warned there are a few key differences between the disaster funding released after the 2011 funds and the latest round of relief.
Category D Flood Aid Announced
Extra “Category D” disaster assistance has been made available for primary producers in the South Burnett and Gympie regional council areas.
Conference To Keep Farmers
On The Straight And Narrow
Controlled Traffic Farming – a system that uses satellites to improve soil health and minimise compaction – has become very popular in the South Burnett over the past 15 years or so.
PM Offers Her Support
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has received a letter of support from Prime Minister Julia Gillard assuring him that the Federal Government is “absolutely committed” to supporting the South Burnett after the Australia Day weekend floods.
Good & Bad News On BJD
Movement restrictions will be removed from at least 20 Queensland cattle properties over the next week, while another trace forward property has tested positive with Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD).
Urgent Mobile Upgrade Needed
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh today called on the Federal Government to upgrade mobile phone coverage urgently across the flood-hit North Burnett region.
Minister Backs Cattle Sale Yards
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says saleyards are a vital part in the cattle supply chain, dismissing concerns expressed late last year by the RSPCA.
Help Is Now At Hand
“If you need help, it’s available” – that’s the message from Farm Financial Counsellor Alan Broome
DAFF Defers Fees In Category C Areas
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has announced fee relief for some primary producers and businesses impacted by the recent floods, but the South Burnett has missed out so far.
Flood Recovery Officer Appointed
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has established a team of 12 Flood Recovery Liaison Officers to work with local communities as they begin the huge task of rebuilding farming enterprises and associated businesses after the recent floods.
Committee To Advise
On Land Access Issues
Mines Minister Andrew Cripps has named the committee that will oversee the implementation of the State Government’s “Six-Point Action Plan” to address conflicts between farmers and resources company over land access.
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.
