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.
Farm Loan Scheme Expands
More farm businesses will be able to apply for Regional Investment Corporation loans after the Federal Government revised the definition of a “farm business”.
Reef Debate Fires Up Again
Deb Frecklington has again highlighted the plight of South Burnett farmers who have been caught up in regulations designed to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Tilapia Spotted In Creek
Biosecurity Queensland is investigating a report that the invasive pest fish species tilapia has been spotted in Cooby Creek, north of Toowoomba.
BIEDO Pleads For Water Funding
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) has expressed disappointment with Tuesday’s Federal Budget, saying it had hoped for more funding for water projects.
Growers Urged To Back Water Project
An insufficient and uncertain water supply are stifling economic growth in Blackbutt, according to local growers.
AgForce: Check Land Valuations Now
AgForce is urging Queensland landholders not to delay if they want to object to new land valuations.
Uni Project Targets Crop Insurance
A $1.8m project involving the University of Southern Queensland and Queensland Farmers’ Federation aims to offer access to crop insurance so farmers can take better informed risks.
ACCC To Probe Regional Mobile Issues
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct a public inquiry into access to regional mobile towers and the feasibility of providing “roaming” during natural disasters or other emergencies.
Premier Hints Mandate May Change
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has hinted the current mandate forcing Show Societies to limit attendances to people who are fully vaccinated may change in the near future.
Brekkies To Help BlazeAid
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a series of breakfasts in April to help raise funds to support BlazeAid’s efforts in the South Burnett.
Recovery Night At Mondure
South Burnett community members affected by the January or March floods have been invited to attend an information session next week.
Farmers Attend Water Meetings
A series of meetings held as part of the latest phase of the Burnett Water Feasibility Study wound up in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Council Joins Mandate Protest
The South Burnett Regional Council will join a protest led by the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Shows against COVID-19 restrictions placed on ag shows by the State Government.
Goomeri Loves A Local Show
You have to love a local show, particularly when the organisers have had to overcome hurdles which have forced other shows to cancel or postpone their 2022 events.
New Drought Programs Announced
New drought assistance programs that focus on fostering greater preparedness and business resilience for a broader range of eligible Queensland primary producers are now open for applications.
