Littleproud Elected Deputy
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has been elected to fill the vacant spot of Deputy Leader of the National Party during a much-anticipated party room meeting in Canberra on Tuesday morning.
Show Societies Seek Next Generation
The South Burnett will be hosting its next round of agricultural shows in the next few months, and the search has begun for the young men and women who’ll become the public faces of our Shows in 2020.
Green Shirts Plan Kingaroy Rally
A new movement that aims to put rural issues at the centre of Federal, State and local government policy-making will be holding a rally in Kingaroy on Wednesday (February 5).
Call To Lift Freight Subsidies
The Queensland Dairy Farmers Organisation has called on the State Government to match NSW drought payments to farmers.
Farm Loan Rates Cut
The Regional Investment Corporation has cut interest rates which should provide some relief to farmers and agricultural businesses struggling with tough conditions.
Councils Form Rail Alliance
Three councils have joined forces to form an alliance as the next step towards making passenger rail from Brisbane to Toowoomba a reality.
$5m To Link Kids With Farms
Embattled Federal Minister Bridget McKenzie is inviting applications for another grants program … this time to help children understand more about farming.
QDO Rejects National Body
The QDO says a proposed new national dairy body has overlooked “the most important stakeholders”
$500m Fund For ‘Carbon Farming’
Applications are now open for Round 1 of the State Government’s new $500 million Land Restoration Fund.
$8.6m Saleyards Officially Opens
The $8.6 million upgrades at the Roma Saleyards – the largest beef saleyards in Australia – were officially opened on Sunday evening.
Georgie Honoured With AM
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset is on the ABC Board, is the General President of AgForce … and is now also a Member of the Order of Australia.
E-Petition Backs Maleny Dairies
An official E-Petition has been lodged with the State Government in support of Maleny Dairies.
Sunwater ‘Squeezing Farmers Dry’
The State Opposition has accused Sunwater of “squeezing farmers dry” after the corporation’s annual report showed the utility enjoyed a massive jump in revenue despite the drought.
‘Pointless Xenophobia’ In Dairy Debate
Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president – and Coolabunia dairy farmer – Brian Tessmann has weighed into the debate over the Metro North Hospital dairy contract, highlighting “pointless xenophobia”.
MP Rejects ALP’s Dairy Claims
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has rejected claims she wants to take away business from South Burnett dairy farmers with her campaign to support Maleny Dairies.
Tougher Market For Heifers, Weaners
Murgon agents yarded just short of 800 head on January 14 in the first fortnightly cattle sale for 2020.
Forum To Focus On Animal Welfare
Farmers and small landholders have been invited to attend a free public forum in Kingaroy next week which will cover animal welfare issues and drought.
Fire Bans Lifted
The recent rain in the South Burnett has paid off … fire bans due to expire on January 27 have been lifted.
Do You Have Water For Sale?
Toowoomba Regional Council is looking for irrigators with unused water allocations which they might be interested in selling.
Loans To Support Rural Businesses
“Farm-dependent” small businesses affected by the drought will be eligible for new 10-year Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans from Monday (January 20).
