Countdown Begins To Kingaroy Show
Preparations are gearing up for the 2021 Kingaroy Show with the sashing of Miss Showgirl and the Rural Ambassador on Friday night.
Appeal Lodged Against Logo
The Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) has lodged an application with the Australian Competition Tribunal challenging the approval of the “Fair Go Dairy” scheme.
Rabbit Numbers On The Rise
Rabbit numbers seem to be increasing across the South Burnett, but traps and calicivirus are still proven ways to control the problem.
Free BBQ – And Maybe $500!
Drought-affected farmers have been invited by Kingaroy Rotary to come along and enjoy a free barbecue in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt next Thursday (April 22).
Prices Stay Strong
Agents yarded 500 head at Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday, slightly down on the 650 yarded at the last sale two weeks ago.
Nanango Shows How It’s Done!
Nanango showgoers have given retiring president Les Schloss a right royal send-off, flocking to the 112th Nanango Show in huge numbers.
DAF Alert On African Olive
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has put out an alert after the potentially invasive African Olive was found in the Toowoomba area.
Satellite Rain Gauges To Fill Gaps
A Durong grazing property is taking part in a high-tech trial of satellite rain gauges which aims to help scientists plug gaps in Queensland’s rainfall data.
Huge Two Days At Nanango Show!
Nanango Show is celebrating its 120th birthday this weekend – and the festivities are going to be huge!
Redvale Field Site To Be Sold
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ trial farm at Redvale looks finally to have reached the end of its life.
High-Risk Viruses Found In Mail
Viral fragments of African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth Disease have again been detected in the mail.
Goomeri Back With A Vengeance
After a 12-month break due to COVID, the 80th Goomeri Show returned with gusto last weekend.
Biopesticide Gets Emergency Permit
The State Government has welcomed the emergency use approval of a biopesticide to combat fall armyworm.
Community Key To Regional Planning
The not-for-profit Red Earth Community Foundation (RECF) is working on a project to help shape the future of the Burnett region over the next 50 years.
Rain Assists Cattle Sale
Tuesday’s fortnightly combined agents sale in Murgon saw a yarding of 650 head, largely due to good rainfall in many local areas recently.
Trio Seeks Support For Rail Trail
A delegation from the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association addressed the SBRC’s March meeting on Wednesday to seek Council support for a Proston-Hivesville Rail Trail.
Excitement Builds At Nanango
Excitement is building for the 2021 Nanango Show, with the judging of the 2021 Miss Showgirl and Rural Ambassador last Saturday.
Planning Now Starts For 2022!
Another Murgon Show is done and dusted … which means the hard-working volunteers which made it all happen are now already beginning to plan the 2022 event!
NZ Lifts Melon Import Ban
Exports of Queensland melons to New Zealand can resume following the lifting of bans by the NZ Government.
Murgon Market Stays Fully Firm
Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale drew a yarding of 750 cattle on Tuesday.
