Exactly a year ago, well-known local resident Pam Brunjes was officially opening the Goomeri Show Society’s new pavilion … now that building bears her name as a mark of respect following her tragic death last month.
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) and Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) have applauded the introduction of an ‘effects test’ by the Federal Government, which they believe will strengthen competition across the grocery supply chain.
The State Government says it has delivered on another election commitment with the introduction of laws into Parliament last week to reinstate vegetation protection measures stripped away by the former LNP government.
The Kingaroy Show Cabaret Ball is on again and organisers are hoping to see a big roll-up
The 76th Goomeri Show has been extended across three days this year with a special Stockman’s Challenge
A visiting group of American specialists has been treated to a sneak peek at the likely future of Australian peanut growing.
Worksafe Queensland has issued a safety alert after a Queensland worker was killed last month while operating a 9 inch (230mm) angle grinder.
The first commercial flight from Wellcamp Airport to Melbourne took off on Monday morning
A Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal order which threatens the viability of many truck owner-operators and contractors should be delayed, Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said on Monday.
A “monster truck” was a new attraction at the 2016 Murgon Show, taking patrons for rides on Friday night and all-day Saturday.
A Queensland fruit and vegetable packing operation has been fined $60,000 for creating a scheme designed to underpay workers.
Proston Show is held in the heart of cattle country so it’s no wonder its cattle exhibits are always second to none – and the 2016 Show on Saturday was no exception.
Shadow Agriculture Minister Deb Frecklington has warned Queensland cattle producers to be wary of any ‘southern push’ to slacken regulations against Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD).
Mount Auburn cattle station was passed in at $5.2 million when it went under the hammer on Thursday.
The Board of the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has appointed John Harvey as the corporation’s new Managing Director.
A tractor driver was electrocuted in a farming accident near Dalby on Thursday.
The State Government has unveiled its plan to cut quad bike-related injuries and fatalities in Queensland.
A new climate is emerging in Australia, according to maps released by the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC)
The QFF has launched a website to help primary producers find local support during natural disasters
Landcare and community groups have been invited to apply for “Healthy Habitat” grants totalling $292,000 and “Keeping it Great” grants totalling $108,000 to help care for the region’s natural environment and support sustainable agriculture.
