Councils Offered Drought Funding
The South Burnett is one of 60 councils which will be invited to submit projects to the Federal Government’s extended Drought Communities Program.
Pub Joins Drought Fundraiser
The Kingaroy Hotel-Motel is taking part in a simultaneous drought fundraiser next weekend involving pubs and clubs across three States.
Invitation To Regional Businesses
A Federal Parliamentary committee is keen to hear from regional businesses as part of its inquiry into how the mining sector can support businesses in regional economies.
Ergon Support Available To Farmers
Ergon Energy is reminding farmers that support is available for drought-affected customers in the form of waived charges and deferred payments.
Go Local, Buy Local Dairy
Queensland dairy farmers will be celebrated as the “Cream of Australia” in a new state-wide promotional campaign launched at the Ekka.
Georgie To Take Top Role At AgForce
Durong grazier – and ABC Board member – Georgie Somerset is set to become the new General President of rural industry lobby group, AgForce Queensland.
Drought Commissioners To Brief Premier
Former National Party MP Vaughan Johnson has been appointed one of two new volunteer Queensland drought commissioners by the State Government.
Private Camping Now Insured
Farmers who allow campers to pitch a swag on their properties can now be covered against potentially ruinous public liability insurance claims if something goes wrong.
All Major Banks Now Offer Offsets
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed announcements by Westpac and ANZ that they will now allow farmers to offset money held in Farm Management Deposits (FMDs) against their agricultural lending.
Shoppers Support Drought Appeal
All profits from sales in the fresh department at Woolworths supermarkets across Australia on Saturday will be donated to Rural Aid’s Buy a Bale appeal.
Stephanie Named Ekka Champion
Proston Show Junior Rural Ambassador Stephanie Flint has notched up another 2018 title, being named Champion School Led Steer Parader at the Brisbane Ekka.
ACCC Takes Action Over Barley Claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken action in the Federal Court against Landmark (trading as Seednet) for allegedly making false, misleading and deceptive claims in a fact sheet for its barley variety, “Compass”.
Drought Support Package Welcomed
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of more drought assistance to struggling farmers.
Council Sets Baiting Dates
South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, is organising another round of wild dog and feral pig baiting in the region.
Cattle Producers Call For Tick Support
AgForce says a lack of State Government resources is leaving cattle producers more exposed to ticks
$10,000 Fine For Raw Prawns
A bait supplier who moved contaminated raw prawns outside the movement restriction area and sold them to a bait shop in the Warwick region has been fined $10,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
South Burnett Double At Blockbuster
Nanango cattle breeders Midge and Reg Thompson have taken out the “hook” section of the inaugural Limousin Blockbuster hoof and hook competition, judged at Teys Australia’s Beenleigh abattoir.
AgForce Launches Quad Bike Safety Course
The first accredited quad bike training course offered in the South Burnett will be run next month, thanks to a partnership between AgForce and Kingaroy TAFE.
New Agribusiness Grants Program Launched
The Queensland Government will inject $10 million into a new grant program to rural and regional agricultural supply chain businesses that provide local employment opportunities.
Survey Shows Rural Debt Improvement
Queensland’s rural debt situation has improved over the past six years, according to the State Government.
