Detectives from Emerald Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have charged a total of six people with 80 offences following the closure of a six-month drug operation. Officers launched Operation Quebec Shephard in The Gemfields area which targeted the supply of ice and fentanyl and culminated in … [Read more...]
QFF Renews Calls to Remove Stamp Duty
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has renewed calls to remove stamp duty on agricultural insurance in Queensland after the South Australian Government passed legislation to remove stamp duty on multi-peril crop insurance policies. QFF President Stuart Armitage says Queensland agriculture wants … [Read more...]
Should we tax red meat to save our health?
“If other countries want to follow this madness and tax meat good luck to them but it won’t happen here.”… That’s the final word on the issue from Federal Agriculture minister David Littleproud who has hit back at calls from academics to tax red meat. The ‘idea’ of taxing red meat came from … [Read more...]
RIC targeting loan information for QLD farmers in need
The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) launched on 1 July 2018 offering government-funded low interest loans to farmers in need. It replaces the federal concessional loans scheme delivered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA). The newly formed RIC will be … [Read more...]
Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey’s Term Extended
Her Majesty the Queen has approved a two-year extension of His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC as Governor of Queensland. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says His Excellency had made a significant contribution to Queensland since he was sworn in as the 26th Governor of Queensland on … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Memorial Grants Program Announced
$1.5 million in funding has been announced by the State Government to continue a veterans’ memorial program and for further funding to support veterans. Applications will open by the end of the month, with the first round to close on 10 March 2019. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she is … [Read more...]
2019-Tech Pain Eases for Students
Key on line services for rural and remote school students and their families will, from 2019, no longer form part of monthly data allowances on the Sky Muster satellite broadband services. The new wholesale plans won’t count the use of monthly data allowance towards essential internet services … [Read more...]
Next Gen of Ag Leaders
Passionate innovators and key influencers in the agricultural sector will be recognised at the upcoming AgFutures Innovation and Investment Forum in Brisbane, which will showcase agri-technology and investment in Queensland agriculture. This year’s AgFutures 2018 event would coincide with … [Read more...]
Mixed health report card for Central West
A new state-wide health report shows Central West Queensland has among the highest child immunisation rates in the state, as well as some of the most active kids. The 2018 Chief Health Officer’s report found 96% of five-year-olds in the Central West were fully immunised in 2017, compared to … [Read more...]
Southern Qld farmer to continue as AgForce Sheep and Wool President
Rebuilding Queensland's sheep and wool industry, the continued rollout of wild dog exclusion fencing and encouraging new entrants will be high on the agenda for Bungunya farmer Alan Rae in his next term as AgForce Sheep and Wool President. Mr Rae, a fourth-generation sheep and wool producer … [Read more...]
