LNP Bemoans ‘Loss Of 700 Jobs’
LNP Leader Deb Frecklington says the State Government’s decision to refuse an environmental authority for Acland Stage 3 is the likely death knell for up to 700 local jobs.
Numbers Down But Values Slightly Up
Just over 500 head were yarded at the most recent Fat and Store Sale in Murgon on Tuesday, 200 down on the previous fortnightly sale.
Acland Farmers Celebrate Small Win
Farmers in the Acland area are celebrating following a decision by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science to reject environmental approval for New Acland Coal’s Stage 3 mine expansion.
Numbers Up, Prices Down
Agents yarded 700 in Murgon on Tuesday, January 30 for the fortnightly liveweight sale, 50 more than the year’s first sale on January 16.
Work To Start On Historic Rail Tunnels
Work has begun on a $48 million upgrade of the rail line along the Toowoomba Range.
KCCI To Hold Brekkie Meeting
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce’s next Meet’n’Greet will be hosted by the BaconFest committee, the group behind the new festival that will hit the South Burnett later this year.
Pigs Must Have A Travel Pass
A scheme to track all movements of pigs has begun in Australia, part of an expanded National Livestock Identification System.
MP Calls For Decision On Rail Route
The State Government has called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to end uncertainty over the final Inland Rail route through Queensland.
Farm Safety Workshop In Kingaroy
The Queensland Farmers Federation (QFF) is holding a one-day workshop in Kingaroy on February 20 to help South Burnett farmers reduce risks and increase efficiency and compliance to workplace legislation.
Aussies To Get First Chance At Farm Sales
Farm land up for sale will now have to be marketed widely to potential Australians bidders for a minimum of 30 days.
Invasive Water Weed Found In Region
Farmers and other South Burnett residents have been urged to report sightings of a water weed found for the first time in the area recently.
Linc Energy Court Trial Begins
The trial of underground coal gasification (UCG) company Linc Energy began in the Brisbane District Court on Monday.
Roads Group Welcomes ‘Great Start’
The Mundubbera to Jandowae Roads Working Group has welcomed last week’s announcement that more than $8 million will be spent improving two roads as a “great start”.
Cattle Prices Stay Firm
650 cattle were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, January 16 for the first sale of 2018.
Frecklington Welcomes Trade Deal
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the news that the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade is back on track.
Swickers Celebrates A New Era
It took just 352 days – plus 700 tonnes of steel and 6800 cubic metres of concrete – for Swickers’ new boning room to officially rise from the ashes.
Farmers Offered Second Opinion
The State Government has set up an office to help Queensland farmers access free financial analysis and advice.
MP Stresses Importance Of Indian Trade
Member for Maranoa, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, has raised Australian farmers’ concerns about sudden hikes in import tariffs for pulses – including mung beans and chickpeas – during his trade visit to India.
Chicken Abattoir Closes Doors
The Baiada chicken abattoir near Ipswich shut down on Friday, five months after management announced it had cancelled all contracts with chicken farmers in south-east Queensland.
Tessmann Re-Elected QDO President
South Burnett farmer Brian Tessmann has been re-elected president of the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO), a role he has held since 2009.
