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.
Support Offered To Farmers
Primary producers in disaster-affected regions of southern Queensland will soon have support from specialised resilience officers to help them recover from recent natural disasters and plan for future events.
Scientists Target LSD Vaccines
Research is under way in Queensland to develop local vaccines and field tests for Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in cattle.
Georgie Joins FRRR Board
Well-known South Burnett businesswoman Georgie Somerset AM has added the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to her long list of Board appointments.
Weed Killer Found In Urine
A study by University of Queensland researchers has found 8 per cent of urine samples drawn from the general public contained a common weed killer.
Miners Offer $35,000 Scholarships
More than $200,000 in student scholarships is being offered by the mining industry to help improve land rehabilitation after the closure of coal mines.
Get Ready Now, Urges MP
Farmers are urged to prepare now for possible flooding and other disasters to help ensure the safety of family, workers and animals.
Georgie Retains Top Role
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset has been re-elected General President of AgForce.
Have You Say On Horse Transport
The national Animal Welfare Task Group (ATWG) is seeking the views of horse owners, livestock transporters and other interested stakeholders on proposed changes to the national standards for equine transport on land.
Survey To Identify Key Needs
South Burnett Regional Council has received disaster recovery and resilience funding, and is asking the community to suggest key areas where it could be spent.
