Take a look at this week’s Charleville Regional Report! We cover all the big news stories from the past week. The final days of the local election campaign begin, beef producers across the region meet in Charleville and the Charleville Show is just around the corner! We also have the flood gate … [Read more...]
Cluster fence funding available now
South West NRM are now seeking expressions of interest for cluster fence funding to manage wild dogs throughout the South West RED region. Shire's included in the grants program include Balonne, Bulloo, Maranoa, Murweh, Paroo and Quilpie and expressions of interest close on the 29th March … [Read more...]
South West RED to form new partnership – Charleville Plus More
Members of South West RED met earlier this week to discuss a range of issues centred around economic development. One of the exciting ticket items that came out of the meeting is a new partnership between South West RED and the University of Southern Queensland. "We discussed everything from … [Read more...]
More wheels to drive quad bike safety
Primary Industries Health and Safety Partnership (PIHSP) is calling for Australian states to address the number of quad bike related injuries on farms. “Quad bikes continue to be the leading cause of deaths on farms and that has been the case for a number of years now,” says PIHSP research … [Read more...]
South West NRM land care facilitator visits – Charleville Plus More
South West NRM are sending out their regional land care facilitator, Darren Jennings, on a tour of the region. Following a survey conducted by South West NRM in early January, it was established that visits to the outlying communities is necessary. "We thought we should get out to the … [Read more...]
OBE organic beef workshops coming to town – Charleville Plus More
OBE organic are hosting an organic beef workshop this March, right here in Charleville. The first meeting of it's kind occurred in Roma in August 2015. Attracting over 70 producers and stakeholders, the event was considered a huge success. The event will run over three days, from the 9th - … [Read more...]
Plans for Australian beef to lead industry by 2020
A strategic new plan hopes to see the Grassfed Beef Industry increase on-farm production efficiency by 0.5% in northern Australia and 1.75% in southern Australia by 2020. The Cattle Council of Australia has released a robust plan to refocus and reposition the nation’s beef industry in a more … [Read more...]
$6 million cluster fencing project gets go ahead for the South West
It’s been a long wait for cluster fencing but it might soon be over. Primary producers across the Murweh region are lining up in anticipation for the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative to sign off on the $6 million cluster fencing project and begin the rollout across the south west. Funding will … [Read more...]
Charleville Regional Report
A round up of news and events from across the region in this week’s Charleville Regional Report. Two new opponents run for the local government elections, it’s the first youth council meeting of the year, possible tourism partnership for the Bourke goat abattoir, health services in abundance … [Read more...]
Regional Visits for South West NRM – Charleville Plus More
South West NRM are conducting visits across the region in the coming weeks, sending out their Regional Landcare Facilitator, Darren Jennings. This tour will give South West NRM a better understanding of the needs of the region. If you haven't had the chance to meet Darren as of yet, then this … [Read more...]
