28 September 2018 Ipswich City Council says it is an unfortunate reality that native vegetation often needs to be cleared to make way for urban development, including both new housing sites and schools. This has certainly been the case at Collingwood...
Ipswich City Council is proud to be leading a program of capacity building to further develop and strengthen our local Indigenous businesses and to empower their economic independence. This series of workshops provides information and resources tailored to local Indigenous businesses...
Strawberry sales have bounced back after a week that featured dumped strawberries, social media-driven strawberry recipe campaigns and strong support from state and federal leaders for the industry. The result has been a surge in sales for strawberry growers after the...
Updated September 21, 2018 07:57:01 Photo: Soils throughout much of Queensland are extremely dry, which can help the spread of “subterranean fires”. (AAP: Richard Wainwright) Related Story:
Bushfires likely as very high fire danger warning issued for most of Queensland Map:...
When the clock strikes midnight tonight, longer and higher hay loads on trucks will be allowed on state roads to take animal feed to farmers. Under current regulations some larger heavy vehicles require a permit to travel on state-controlled roads. The...
Using virtual reality and video games to bring Aboriginal culture to life is the next frontier, according to ‘virtual Jedi’ Brett Leavy. Lawn Mowing Service...
Posted September 20, 2018 05:54:43 Photo: A very high fire danger warning for most of Queensland today and tomorrow. (Supplied: Qld Dept of Community Safety) A very high fire danger warning has been issued for most of Queensland today and tomorrow...
Strawberry growers are taking aim at government agencies for creating what they describe as “hysteria” around the needle crisis. Growcom chief advocate Rachel McKenzie said the response had tarnished the sector and led to copycat attacks that had seriously damaged the...
Updated September 19, 2018 10:13:17 Strawberry farmers are set to receive a $1 million relief package as the industry buckles under the strawberry contamination crisis. Federal Minister for Regional Services Bridget McKenzie made the announcement this morning. “We are announcing $1...
