Ringsfield Committee A ‘Priority’
The long-term future of Nanango’s Ringsfield House may become clearer soon.
Council To Distribute Baits
South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, is organising another round of wild dog and feral pig baiting in the region.
Crowds Show Up In Kingaroy
South Burnett National Show Society president Craig Lucas was breathing a sigh of relief on Monday after the stop-start Kingaroy Show went off (almost) without a hitch at the weekend.
Cattle Prices Remain Firm
Agents yarded 500 head for the fortnightly Fat And Store sale at Murgon on Tuesday (May 3).
LGAQ Welcomes Highway Promise
The Local Government Association of Queensland has welcomed a $400 million LNP election promise to upgrade key roads servicing the cattle and agricultural industries – including a stretch of the Burnett Highway south of Biloela.
New Weather Radar Goes Live
Images from the newly installed weather radar near Taroom are now live on the Bureau of Meteorology’s website and BOM Weather app.
Rainforests Struggling After Fires
Bird populations vital to rainforest regeneration are struggling to recover after the black summer bushfires devastated Australia, according to a study from the Centre for Ecosystem Science at the University of NSW.
Industry Alert For Lumpy Disease
The State Government convened a meeting of industry leaders and other stakeholders in Brisbane this week in a bit to ensure Queensland is best prepared to address the risk of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle.
GRDC Seeks Input On Five-Year Plan
Where should Australian research be focussed to help ensure growers are profitable now and into the future?
Drought Status Revoked
The South Burnett, Cherbourg, Toowoomba and Gympie council areas are no longer officially considered to be in drought.
Prices Ease At Murgon Sale
Agents yarded 460 head for the Fat & Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (April 19).
Weaner Sale Yards 1100
The Weaner Show and Sale held at the Coolabunia Saleyards on April 14 was a successful day for sellers, with cattle commanding prices in the $6 to $9 per kilogram range.
Nanango Shakes Off COVID Blues
Nanango Show Society is “very happy” with this year’s event, despite still having to run under the “green tick” vaccination mandate.
Another Survey For Irrigators
Irrigators – and future irrigators – in the Burnett region have been urged to fill out an online survey by May 15.
Council Warning On Use Of Baits
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded landholders that the use of 1080 meat baits must comply with Queensland Health standards.
Horse, Pig Owners Told: Stay Vigilant
State and Federal biosecurity authorities are alerting pig and horse owners to continue being vigilant for Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV).
More Flood Info Sessions
Two more information sessions have been scheduled for community members affected by the January or March floods.
Kingaroy Gets Ready For Show!
Despite rumours to the contrary, the Kingaroy Show is definitely going ahead this year … so mark April 30 and May 1 in your diaries!
South Burnett Stars In Sydney
The South Burnett is showing off its rural excellence at the 2022 Sydney Royal Easter Show.
Cattle Prices Ease Slightly
The SBLX Fat and Store Sale in Murgon on Tuesday (April 5) drew a yarding of 800.
