Council Pushes For New Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging the State Government to reconsider the construction of a dam on Emu Creek.
Asbestos Warning For Beekeepers
Beekeepers and importers of beekeeping equipment have been been warned about the presence of dangerous asbestos fibres in many imported bee smokers.
Twiggy Snaps Up More Bega Shares
Mining billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has lifted his stake in Bega Cheese, owners of the Peanut Company of Australia.
‘Dual Peanuts’ Push Into NQ, NT
“Dual-purpose” peanut varieties could hold the key to diversifying grazing operations across Northern Australia, according to Central Queensland University researchers.
Proston Show Packs A Punch
Floods … what floods? Despite all the drama that has been in the local area over the past couple of weeks, the Proston Show was a big hit with locals on Saturday.
MPs Urged To Improve Phone Links
Residents from areas around Booubyjan, Tansey, Goomeri, Kilkivan and Woolooga turned up in force at a special meeting on Saturday to spell out the communications hurdles they had to overcome during the recent flood emergency.
Changes At Show Society
A special meeting of the Murgon Show Society was held last Thursday night to fill several vacancies on the committee.
Alert Issued Over Encephalitis
A public alert has been being issued by Queensland Health following a confirmed human case of Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in Queensland.
Ag Production Hits Record $75b
Australia’s agriculture sector enjoyed a record $75 billion in production in 2020-21, according to the latest ABARES report.
Meetings To Discuss Water Projects
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking more input from the community about three projects identified during the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study before deciding if they should proceed to the next stage.
Flood Recovery Grants Available
South Burnett residents who have suffered a significant loss in the weekend floods could be eligible for Federal Government support payments.
Forums For Local Producers
A free forum to discuss the future of sustainable agriculture will be hosted by AgForce South-East Queensland at Moffatdale next week.
JEV Detected In Piggeries
A rare mosquito-borne disease that can cause encephalitis in pigs, humans and horses has been detected recently in a Queensland piggery.
Rain Fails To Dampen Prices
Aussie Land & Livestock yarded 1300 head at last Friday’s Special Store Sale at the Coolabunia Saleyards in very trying conditions.
Deadly Dog Disease Found In Qld
The State Government is urging dog owners to maintain an effective tick control program after the deadly tick-borne disease ehrlichiosis was confirmed in the State last month.
Farmers Share Their Drought Wisdom
Round 3 of the Federal Government’s Drought Resilience Leaders mentoring program has opened nationally for applications.
Minor Flood Warning Issued
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a minor flood warning for the Stuart and Boyne rivers on Friday afternoon.
Bega Boosts Profit Despite COVID
Bega Cheese – the parent company of Kingaroy-based PCA – has reported a major boost in profit and revenue in its half-year results, despite COVID-19 disruptions.
Leadership Skills Forge Mateship
A program which aims to develop leadership skills has fostered an unusual friendship between a Coolabunia dairy farmer and a Torres Strait Islander changemaker.
Prices Remain Firm At Latest Sale
Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents Fat and Store Sale on Tuesday, February 22, saw 1100 head yarded for buyers.
