FRRR Fund To Support Disaster Recovery
The Foundation for Rural Regional & Rural Renewal has launched a new Disaster Resilience and Recovery Fund to provide flexible funding to support preparedness and recovery.
Illegal Garlic Importer Jailed
The former head of the Australian Garlic Industry Association has been sentenced to 11 months in jail for illegally importing garlic bulbs, putting Australia’s horticulture industry at serious risk.
North Burnett Joins Drought List
North Burnett Regional Council has joined the 32 other local government areas in Queensland which are officially in drought.
Roundtable Targets Swine Fever
An emergency roundtable of industry experts was convened by Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie in Canberra last week in a bid to identify if more can be done to stop African swine fever entering the country.
Supermarkets Profit From Milk Levy
A Parliamentary motion passed last week is a signal to supermarkets and milk processors that dairy farmers should be paid more for their milk.
Irrigators Face 46pc Rise
Irrigators using the Barker-Barambah Irrigation Scheme could see their water costs rise by 46 per cent if the State Government accepts recommendations from the Queensland Competition Authority.
Ag Chemical Laws To Be Reviewed
The Federal Government will launch an investigation into the regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Day Of Prayer To Support Farmers
A regional day of prayer on Sunday, September 15, has been organised as a show of support for drought-affected communities across southern Queensland.
Records Fall At Wondai Show
It was billed as being the biggest Wondai Show ever … and Saturday’s main day extravaganza didn’t disappoint.
Council Callout To Food Producers
Fresh from success at BaconFest, Council’s economic development unit is now taking its “South Burnett Flavours” initiative to Blackbutt.
Pig Truck Overturns
A semi-trailer driver has been taken to Dalby Hospital with chest pain after a truck carting pigs crashed at Jimbour West on Monday morning.
No Relief In Sight For Farmers
The Bureau of Meteorology released its Spring outlook on Thursday, and it’s not good new for farmers.
Wondai Ready For ‘Biggest Show’
The Wondai Show will run this Friday and Saturday (August 30-31) and officials are preparing for what they believe may be its biggest outing yet
Department To Lead Water Study
The State Government has taken over as the lead agency in the $2 million South Burnett / North Burnett regional water project.
$2500 BMRG Grants Available
The Burnett Mary Regional Group has $50,000 in funding available to support local community groups implement capacity-building.
Swine Fever ‘Threat To Economy’
The Federal Government has warned that African Swine Fever – which is decimating pig herds in Asia – is one of the most significant threats to the national economy in recent memory.
State Ramps Up Activist Penalties
Animal activists who conduct protests unfairly targeting Queensland producers could face longer jail terms and bigger fines under legislation introduced into State Parliament on Thursday.
Council Approves New Piggery Project
Concerns a new piggery project might lower the value of nearby properties have failed to block an artificial breeding centre in Greenview.
$9000 Grant For QRRRWN Bursaries
The State Government has provided $9000 in bursaries to the Queensland Rural Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) for their annual conference at Goondiwindi in September.
TRC Extends Drought Relief
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to continue its rate relief scheme for drought-affected farmers.
