Mark Wins $25,000 First Prize
Goodger campdrafter Mark Buttsworth has pocketed the $25,000 first prize at the inaugural Campdraft Super Series, held at the Warwick Showgrounds on the weekend.
Entries Open For Farm Safety Calendar
The annual Farm Safety Calendar competition is on again, with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland calling for entries from local schoolchildren for the 2019 edition.
Timber Harvest Breaks Record
Australia’s annual timber harvest has reached a record level, according to figures released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Schools On Show At Blackbutt
Large crowds rolled up for the 84th Blackbutt Show held on Saturday … and the weather and attractions didn’t disappoint.
Opposition ‘Spray’ Over Weeds
Opposition agriculture spokesman Tony Perrett has given the State Government a “spray” over delays in releasing a Parliamentary Report on the impact of invasive weeds.
Drought Status Revoked
Summer rain has led to the State Government revoking the drought-declared status for the Gympie, North Burnett and Western Downs regional council areas.
SunPork Aims To Boost Exports
SunPork Fresh Foods has received a financial boost from the State Government to help the Kingaroy-based company expand its international sales.
MP Praises Budget Initiatives
Agriculture Minister – and Member for Maranoa – David Littleproud says the future of agriculture in the South Burnett is being supported through initiatives announced in last week’s Federal Budget.
Climate Scientist Picked For UN Post
Well-known University of Southern Queensland climate scientist Professor Roger Stone has been elected president of the World Meteorological Organisation’s Commission for Agricultural Meteorology.
MP Warns Against Labor, One Nation
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has issued a warning to primary producers across Queensland: Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Labor are a threat to farming families and rural communities.
Huge Weekend At Kingaroy Showground
The organisers of the South Burnett’s largest rural show are smiling after looking over the results of a big weekend at Kingaroy Showground
Swickers Expansion Ready To Roll
Construction company Wiley has been appointed to design and build the new $60 million slaughter room at Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory.
Kingaroy Show’s Ready To Go!
This year’s Kingaroy Show show will feature all the usual fun of the fair plus a huge Saturday evening of entertainment.
Angry Response To Labor’s Tree Laws
The State Government says it has delivered on a major election commitment, but the LNP and agri-political groups are seething following the late-night passing of vegetation management laws in State Parliament on Thursday.
Mine Sent Back To Land Court
The Supreme Court has ordered the Land Court reconsider its rejection of the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the Acland coal mine.
Big Bucks Raise Some Big Bucks
South Burnett councillor Roz Frohloff ticked an item off her bucket list on Saturday when she took on a steer at the Nanango Show Rodeo.
Action Aplenty At Nanango Show
The 109th annual Nanango Show was a galloping success at the weekend with crowds enjoying a jam-packed program of action in the show rings, at the rodeo and in sideshow alley.
‘It’s Up To Us To Fight For The Bush’
Queensland Rural Ambassador Christie McLennan made an impassioned plea on behalf of rural Queensland while officially opening the Nanango Show at the weekend.
Ergon Tests Fireproof Poles
Ergon Energy is trialling the use of two fire-resistant products on selected power poles to determine their effectiveness in protecting them from bushfires.
Free Property Maps At Fire Workshop
A fire management workshop will be held on May 22-23 in Kingaroy to help property owners learn how to create a Fire Management Plan, and balance fire safety with conservation of native plants and animals.
