Crop Netting Trial Expanded
More horticulture producers across Queensland will benefit from an expanded trial of the Federal Government’s Horticultural Netting Program, which offsets the cost of installing netting.
Council Urges Bali Travel Ban
South Burnett Regional Council will write to the Federal Government to request it temporarily suspend all travel to and from countries affected by foot and mouth disease.
Council Inspects Saleyards Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has invested $150,000 in installing new water troughs and splityard gates at the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Cattle Show, Rodeo This Weekend
Murgon Show Society was forced to cancel their annual show earlier this year but they are making up for it in a big way this weekend!
They’re Off To The Ekka!
Representatives from the region’s Show Societies met at Blackbutt’s Showgrounds recently to select this year’s South Burnett Sub-Chamber representatives for the 2022 Brisbane Ekka.
Push For ‘Foot Dips’ At Airports
Nationals Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for “foot dips” to be installed at all Australian airports in a bid to stop the foot-and-mouth disease from entering Australia.
Nanango Student Earns Scholarship
A Nanango State High School student has received a $20,000 scholarship to help her with her studies over the next four years.
Cattle Prices Dip At Murgon Sale
Prices dropped in Murgon on Thursday at the fortnightly Combined Agents Sale.
Border Ban On NSW Bees
A Movement Control Order has been issued to restrict the movement of bees, bee hives, bee products – including honey – and used bee-keeping equipment from NSW into Queensland.
Acland Expansion A Step Closer
An amended Environmental Authority has been approved for the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Beck Named Woman Of The Year
South Burnett entrants have scooped the pool in the much-delayed 2021 Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network awards, announced on Friday night.
Ticks On 155 ‘Tick-Free’ Properties
There are currently 155 tick-infested properties inside Queensland’s “tick-free” zone.
Miner To Restore Koala Habitat
New Acland Coal has agreed to spend $2 million to further rehabilitate about 100 hectares of land at its controversial mine near Acland.
Council Warning On Ticks
Councillor Scott Henschen has warned conditions are ripe for cattle tick populations to “explode” in the South Burnett.
Don’t Be Alarmed By Gunshots
Blackbutt residents should not be alarmed if they hear shooting in the Gilla area on June 30.
Generosity Blooms After Floods
Families affected by the floods in the Burnett earlier this year have been getting a helping hand thanks to BIEDO and two generous Kingaroy flower growers.
La Niña Ends But More Rain Forecast
The La Niña weather pattern in the tropical Pacific which has been bringing Queensland so much rain has officially ended.
TRC Alert On Cattle Grid Fees
Toowoomba Regional Council is reminding property owners who have gates and grids on the road network of the changes in licences from 2022-23.
Values Stay Firm At Fortnightly Sale
Agents yarded 780 head for the fortnightly SBLX Fat and Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (June 14).
$300m To Build Pipeline
The State Government has confirmed funding to construct the controversial Wivenhoe Dam to Warwick pipeline – with offshoots to provide water to Nobby, Clifton, Greenmount and Cambooya.
