Free Forum For Local Leaders
Regional leaders from across the Wide Bay-Burnett have been invited to take part in a free Future Forum in Bundaberg next month.
Funding Boost For Agritourism
Firebreak Farm at Neumgna is one of 12 farming businesses across Queensland which have secured a State Government Agritourism Business Grant.
Fire Brigade Grants Open
Rural fire brigades have been invited to apply for grants of up to $5000 from the Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland.
Entries Open For RNA Meat Awards
Entries opened on Monday for the RNA’s Royal Queensland Branded Beef and Lamb Awards.
Man Trapped Under Quad Bike
An elderly man was trapped under a quad bike for hours after an accident on a private property at Monogorilby on Sunday.
Man, 80s, Crushed By Quad Bike
An elderly man suffered serious injuries when a quad bike rolled at Ballogie on Saturday afternoon, pinning him to the ground.
Animal Cruelty Laws Ramped Up
A ban on prong collars and using yellow phosphorous to kill feral pigs are among measures included in new laws.
Campaign Targets Bike Safety
The State Government has launched a safety campaign to remind people that quad bikes are the biggest killers on Queensland farms.
Droughtmasters Draw Top Prices
The annual Cream of The Crop sale held at Coolabunia Saleyards on Saturday has been hailed a tremendous success by happy vendors.
Climate Changing ‘At Increased Pace’
The State of the Climate Report 2022, released this week by the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, says changes to weather and climate extremes are happening at an increased pace across Australia.
Weaners Command Strong Prices
Weaners continued to command strong prices at Murgon’s fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday.
Disaster Grant Deadline Extended
Following pressure from primary producers and the State Opposition, the deadline for applications for some Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants has been extended.
Disaster Grant Deadline Looms
Shadow Minister for Agriculture Tony Perrett has renewed a call for an extension to the deadline for applications for Disaster Assistance Grants.
Farmers Wanted For Soil Program
University researchers are looking for farmers to take part in a national soil testing program.
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.
