Ag Show Funding ‘Reprioritised’
National Party leader David Littleproud has slammed a Federal Government decision to “reprioritise” funding from a Coalition-established program which helped agricultural shows.
Draft Regional Plan Unveiled
The South Burnett community has been invited to provide feedback on the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan.
Feedback Sought On Cattle Branding
The State Government is seeking feedback on proposed changes to cattle branding laws, including the introduction of an annual fee to renew brands and earmarks.
Free Vax Available Against JEV
South Burnett residents who spend several hours a day outdoors have been urged to get a free vaccination against Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
Prices Stay Firm At SBLX Sale
Values remained firm for the 650 head yarded in Murgon for the fortnightly liveweight sale last Tuesday (November 1).
DAF Issues Two Pest Alerts
The importation of untreated wood from parts of WA has been temporarily banned due to the presence of a destructive pest beetle.
Tick Plea To Pet Owners
Vets have renewed a plea to pet owners to protect their animals with tick treatments after warnings that tick anti-toxin serum supplies are running low.
Numbers Down But Prices Stay Firm
Aussie Land and Livestock’s Special Store Sale at Coolabunia last Thursday showed the effect of recent rain across the region.
Mixed Reaction To Labor Budget
How did rural and regional Australia respond to this week’s Federal Budget?
Young Artist’s Work On Calendar
Every year hundreds of young schoolchildren from across Queensland send in their drawings in the hope they will be featured on WorkSafe Qld’s annual Farm Safety calendar.
Push To Form Local Pest Groups
South Burnett Regional Council will be the lead agency in a new co-ordinated program across the Burnett and Gympie regions targeting feral pests and invasive weeds.
Littleproud Slams BBRF Axing
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has slammed a Federal Government decision to axe Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Researchers Fear JEV Outbreak
Researchers are concerned about the potential for a major outbreak of Japanese encephalitis virus in Australia this summer.
AgForce Seeks Input On Pledge
AgForce is seeking to be included in discussions around Australia’s commitment to the Global Methane Pledge.
FMD Response Extended
The ramped up Foot and Mouth Disease response at Australia’s international airports has been extended to June 30 next year.
MP Calls For Wine Grants Certainty
Nationals leader David Littleproud is calling on the Federal Government to continue the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door grants program.
Feral Pests Grants Open
Councils and Landcare groups across Queensland have been invited to apply for grants to support projects that reduce the impact of invasive plants and animals.
Feral Deer Strategy Released
The State Government has released a new strategy to deal with the impacts of growing feral deer populations.
Ag Production Tops $23b
The value of Queensland agriculture, fisheries and forestry production has exceeded $23 billion for the second year in a row.
More Fireweed Sites Found
Efforts to increase the awareness about Fireweed outbreaks in the South Burnett region appear to be paying dividends.
