Qld Tops Phone Complaints List

Qld Tops Phone Complaints List

Complaints by Queenslanders about the quality of telecommunications services has risen almost 40 per cent, according to the latest report by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.

Wine Exports Hit $2.6b

Wine Exports Hit $2.6b

Australian wine export values are the highest in a decade, up 16 per cent to $2.65 billion, according to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report.

July Deadline For Storm Grants

July Deadline For Storm Grants

Primary producers in the North Burnett Regional Council area who suffered direct damage from severe weather last October have until July 20 to apply for a State Government exceptional circumstances grant.

Last Chance To Book

Last Chance To Book

Friday (April 13) is the last chance to for local primary producers to book into the next South Burnett Community Agriculture Network meeting.

Abattoir Fuelled By Biogas

Abattoir Fuelled By Biogas

An abattoir in rural NSW has teamed up with a Queensland energy provider to turn its waste into energy, thanks to funding from the Federal Government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

Mayors Call For Rethink On Tree Laws

Mayors Call For Rethink On Tree Laws

The Council of Mayors Darling Downs & South West Queensland is backing the Queensland Farmers’ Federation call for a rethink of the proposed changes to Queensland’s vegetation management laws.

Work Starts On Seed Plant

Work Starts On Seed Plant

Construction has started on Crumptons’ new pure seed processing plant in Kingaroy, but owner Sonie Crumpton doesn’t expect it to be fully operational until April or May next year.

Cattle Strong At Goomeri Show

Cattle Strong At Goomeri Show

The Goomeri Show was big on family entertainment this year, with fireworks and a movie scheduled on Saturday night to entertain the younger patrons.

Survey Focus On Ag Vehicles

Survey Focus On Ag Vehicles

Researchers at James Cook University are seeking public feedback to help them find ways of minimising road accidents involving large agricultural vehicles.

$468,000 For BIEDO Project

$468,000 For BIEDO Project

BIEDO – the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation – has been awarded a $468,000 Federal Government grant for their latest project, “Inclusive CommuniTIES – Stronger Together”.

AgForce Calls Consultations ‘A Joke’

AgForce Calls Consultations ‘A Joke’

AgForce has described as “rushed and ridiculous” and an “absolute joke” the way consultations for proposed new vegetation management laws are being handled by the State Government.

Murgon Puts On A Perfect Show

Murgon Puts On A Perfect Show

Murgon showgoers were treated to the perfect rural show at the weekend … beautiful weather, a spruced up showground and plenty of top-class exhibits.