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$2M grant sparks fire prevention projects

A FireTech laboratory and improved fire break are in the works for Noosa thanks to $2 million in grants from the State...

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21st Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Rural Fire Service Firefighters Peter Garrett, Mark Smith, and Scott Brooks return to the ashes at Peregian Beach where they fought a fierce battle against a raging bushfire. Photo: Lachie Millard

CQ councils receive funding boost to help bushfire recovery

More than $11 million has been approved for a range of projects.

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21st Dec. 2020 12:12 AM

A fast-moving bushfire threatens property at Cobraball Road in November 2019. Picture: Jann Houley

$250,000 boost to bring back shows in 2021

Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday show societies confirm dates after funding confirmed to cover COVID losses

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04th Dec. 2020 5:12 AM

Zoey Gauci, Indie Brucia and Narlah Gauci of Mackay at the showgrounds.

New changes to border exemptions for farmers

NEW border exemptions will mean farmers and agribusiness operators will be able to cross the Queensland-New South Wales...

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24th Aug. 2020 10:08 AM

Government ‘still awaiting response’ on Beef City export ban

A BAN on exports from Beef City to China is still in place, three and a half months after labelling concerns were first...

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21st Aug. 2020 1:08 PM

MP David Littleproud. Deputy leader National party. Picture: Bev Lacey

Stepping up the fight against Capricornia’s pests and weeds

Recognising that pest animals and weeds inflict a terrible toll on both the economy and the environment, the government is...

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19th Aug. 2020 6:08 PM

PEST ASSISTANCE: A new grant program will support Capricornia Catchments' Project Officer Shelly McArdle’s efforts to bring the region’s weed problem under control.

More financial help available for bushfire hit Livingstone

More financial help is on the way for the residents of Livingstone Shire who are still recovering from a devastating...

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17th Aug. 2020 12:08 AM

BUSHFIRE HELP: After losing their home in the Cobraball fires last November, Tegan and Luke Nixon could be in line for assistance from the government as part of the bushfire recovery process.

How Toowoomba will benefit from new $5bn drought fund

TOOWOOMBA and the Darling Downs are set to benefit from the Australian Government’s forward-thinking Future Drought...

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02nd July 2020 3:07 PM

Even if some rain comes, it could take anywhere from 12 to 18 months before farmers generate an income.

Beef City ban remains months after China issues detected

Australia's Agriculture Minister says there has been no indication on when Beef City will begin exporting to China again.

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02nd July 2020 2:07 PM

Farmers can now access $2.1 million in relief payments

The Australian Government will provide $2.1 million in relief payments to farmers and their partners.

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28th June 2020 5:06 PM

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