Two Injured In Quad Crash
Two people suffered serious injuries in a quad bike crash at Woolooga on Sunday evening.
Big Day For Kewpie Family
Kewpie Stockfeeds’ Rural Industry Field Day had a lot to compete with on Thursday, but a good crowd of rural producers still rolled in to check out the latest information from one of the South Burnett’s major home-grown businesses.
Glencore’s Basin Plan Knocked Back
The State Government has rejected mining company Glencore’s proposed carbon capture and storage project in the Surat Basin.
Kewpie To Host Special Field Day
Country music singer – and 4SB personality – Larry Cann will be the special guest at Kewpie Stockfeeds’ special Rural Industry Field Day in Kingaroy on Thursday.
Blackbutt Marks 90th Show
Blackbutt Show celebrated its 90th anniversary on Saturday … and the second year since it was resurrected after a four-year break.
MP Warns Axe To Fall On Funding
The Federal Government plans to axe the popular Mobile Black Spot Program in three years, Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has warned.
Opportunity For Young Leaders
The National Farmers’ Federation is inviting applications from under 35s for its development program for young and emerging leaders in Australian agriculture.
Fire Ants Near Toowoomba
The National Fire Ant Eradication Program has reported the detection of the imported pest at Meringandan and Highfields.
Invitation To Explore Agritourism
Farmers have been invited to attend an Agritourism Field Day at Moffatdale on June 13.
BOM Moves To La Niña Watch
The Bureau of Meteorology has moved to a La Niña Watch.
Local Grower Wins Award
Wondai cotton grower Michael Stewart has been named a regional winner and finalist in the 2023-24 FastStart Cotton Establishment Awards.
Rain Couldn’t Stop Miracle Show
Old hands told newly elected Kingaroy Show Society president David Muller in January there was no way he could organise a show in just three months.
State Now Drought-Free
Queensland is now officially free of drought for the first time since early 2013.
Petition Launched Against Levy
The Nationals have launched an online petition against the Federal Government’s new Biosecurity Protection Levy which is due to start on July 1.
GrainGrowers Director Positions Open
Queensland grain growers with a strong understanding of the grains industry – and a commitment to industry development – have been invited to apply for a position on the Board of GrainGrowers.
Input Sought On Water Plan
Water users have been invited to have their say as work begins on drafting a new water plan for the Burnett Basin region.
Show Had Something For Everyone
The 115th Nanango Show had something for just about everyone last weekend … from racing ducks and pigs, to harness racing, chainsaw competitions and woodchopping.
Fire Ants Found At Oakey
Fire ants have been found at Oakey just a day after a Senate inquiry recommended a review of funding arrangements under the national eradication plan.
National Watchdog For Trucks
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) will take over responsibility for heavy vehicle on-road compliance in Queensland from Saturday (April 20).
Show Society Looking For Entrants
Kingaroy Show Society is looking for entrants in its Showgirl and Rural Ambassador competitions.
