46 Die In On-Farm Incidents
Tragically 46 farmers or farm workers were killed in on-farm incidents across Australia during 2021.
ABARES Coming To Toowoomba
ABARES – the science and economics research division of the Federal Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry – will be holding a Regional Outlook conference in Toowoomba on July 27.
Ag Leaders Urged To Nominate
Key influencers and innovators in the agriculture sector have been invited to nominate for the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader Award.
$1.5m For Indonesian FMD Vaccines
The Federal Government is providing $1.5 million to support Indonesia’s response to the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the country.
‘Catastrophe’ If Bali Travel Continues
The South Burnett Regional Council has called on the Federal Government to “act quickly and decisively” to ban travel to and from Bali to protect the national economy from foot and mouth disease.
Crop Netting Trial Expanded
More horticulture producers across Queensland will benefit from an expanded trial of the Federal Government’s Horticultural Netting Program, which offsets the cost of installing netting.
Council Urges Bali Travel Ban
South Burnett Regional Council will write to the Federal Government to request it temporarily suspend all travel to and from countries affected by foot and mouth disease.
Council Inspects Saleyards Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has invested $150,000 in installing new water troughs and splityard gates at the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Cattle Show, Rodeo This Weekend
Murgon Show Society was forced to cancel their annual show earlier this year but they are making up for it in a big way this weekend!
They’re Off To The Ekka!
Representatives from the region’s Show Societies met at Blackbutt’s Showgrounds recently to select this year’s South Burnett Sub-Chamber representatives for the 2022 Brisbane Ekka.
Push For ‘Foot Dips’ At Airports
Nationals Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for “foot dips” to be installed at all Australian airports in a bid to stop the foot-and-mouth disease from entering Australia.
Nanango Student Earns Scholarship
A Nanango State High School student has received a $20,000 scholarship to help her with her studies over the next four years.
Cattle Prices Dip At Murgon Sale
Prices dropped in Murgon on Thursday at the fortnightly Combined Agents Sale.
Border Ban On NSW Bees
A Movement Control Order has been issued to restrict the movement of bees, bee hives, bee products – including honey – and used bee-keeping equipment from NSW into Queensland.
Acland Expansion A Step Closer
An amended Environmental Authority has been approved for the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Beck Named Woman Of The Year
South Burnett entrants have scooped the pool in the much-delayed 2021 Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network awards, announced on Friday night.
Ticks On 155 ‘Tick-Free’ Properties
There are currently 155 tick-infested properties inside Queensland’s “tick-free” zone.
Miner To Restore Koala Habitat
New Acland Coal has agreed to spend $2 million to further rehabilitate about 100 hectares of land at its controversial mine near Acland.
Council Warning On Ticks
Councillor Scott Henschen has warned conditions are ripe for cattle tick populations to “explode” in the South Burnett.
Don’t Be Alarmed By Gunshots
Blackbutt residents should not be alarmed if they hear shooting in the Gilla area on June 30.
