Nats Claim Win As Levy Axed
The Federal Government has scrapped its much-maligned proposed Biosecurity Levy which had been labelled as a “fresh food tax” by the LNP.
Ekka Challenge For Younger Cooks
Younger cooks who may have been too scared to enter the Queensland Ag Shows’ venerable “Dark Rich Fruit Cake” competition now have a new State competition of their own in which they can test their skills.
‘Wellbeing’ Grants Available
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal has grants available for up to $20,000 to support wellbeing in rural areas.
Alerts Issued About JEV
The Queensland DPI and Darling Downs Health have issued alerts after cases of Japanese encephalitis were detected recently in Queensland, NSW and Victoria.
Women Invited To Apply For Training
Women working in agriculture in Queensland are being invited to apply for a training and mentoring program being delivered by AgForce Training.
Acland Legal Challenge Ends
The long legal fight by the Oakey Coal Action Alliance against the expansion of the New Acland mine is over.
Share Flood Damage Information
South Burnett Regional Council is helping to collate information in regards to the recent floods to help the community to access support.
Night Helps To Beef Up Mental Health
Planning has already begun for next year’s “Beef It Up – Master It All” night after the success of the recent evening at Wattle Grove.
BP Dam Begins Spilling
Sunwater’s two major dams in the South Burnett – Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen – are now both officially full!
BOM Urges Forecast Rethink
After telling people for decades to keep a close eye on “indicators” such as the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), the Bureau of Meteorology is changing tack.
Lifeline For Wine College
The State Government has stepped in to support the Queensland College of Wine Tourism after the college’s partnership with the University of Southern Queensland ended.
Beef Group Seeks Chair
The Australian Beef Sustainability Framework is calling for expressions of interest for the position of chair.
‘Quiet Majority Backs Renewables’
Farmers For Climate Action – a pro-renewables lobby group – claims a majority of residents in Renewable Energy Zones actually support clean energy projects on farmland in their local community.
Georgie Wins Gold Medal
Georgie Somerset has been presented with the Australian Institute of Company Directors 2024 Queensland Gold Medal.
Applications Open For Bursary
The 2025 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program is searching for the next generation of agriculture leaders.
MP Marks National Ag Day
Newly appointed Primary Industries Minister Tony Perrett has marked National Agriculture Day by emphasising the State Government’s commitment to “supercharging” Queensland agriculture.
MLA Elects New Chair
John Lloyd will take over as chair of Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) after the group’s AGM on November 20.
Young Artist Wins Calendar Prize
Nanango State School prep student Charlotte Black was presented with a copy of the 2025 Farm Safe Calendar at a small ceremony on Monday.
New Cabinet ‘A Welcome Change’
Retiring AgForce Queensland General President Georgie Somerset has reflected on her time at the helm of the rural lobby group and the opportunities afforded by the election of a new State Government.
PCA Review ‘Still Under Way’
Bega Group’s “strategic review” into its Peanut Company of Australia operations is still under way.
