Rural

23 June 2025

Commercial fishing back in business

The State Government will revoke long-standing investment warnings on Queensland’s commercial fishing industry — a move set to restore confidence, improve financial access and support industry growth. For over a decade, Government-issued Investment a...

23 June 2025

Moreton Saleyards Market Report

Agents Boyd O’Brien Bartholomew reported a yarding of 763 head of cattle. A large yarding of cows came to hand, store cows and medium grade cows remained firm with heavy cows slightly easier on last weeks rates. Feeder steers sold to an easier market...

23 June 2025

Cattle markets – LAIDLEY

688 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. Cows, feeder steers, backgrounders and veal all remained firm. Feeder heifers showed a slight increase with new buyers operating. Plainer types were easier to last sales strong...

19 June 2025

Land Restoration Fund commits $18 million to new environmental projects

More than $18 million will fund eight new projects that will generate Australian Carbon Credit Units in addition to delivering important environmental outcomes, including improved water quality for the Great Barrier Reef and the protection of threate...

15 June 2025

Shining a Light on the Women Behind the Farm Gate

Women are the backbone of Australian farms, taking on roles as labourers, decision-makers, carers, and leaders. They face the same pressures as men, plus the additional load of managing households and supporting others through crises. Rural Aid’s Pul...

11 June 2025

Farm safety campaign launches

Now open to all Queensland primary school children from Prep to Year 6, the competition blends artistic fun with serious safety messages. Twelve artworks by Queensland students will be selected, each representing a different safety theme for the cale...

10 June 2025

Rural role model

The 26-year-old will represent Queensland at the national finals of the Rural Ambassador of the Year competition at the Adelaide Royal Show in September, where she’ll join peers from across Australia to champion regional industries and communities. S...

9 June 2025

Farm safety campaign launches

THE State Government has launched the 2026 Farm Safety Calendar Competition to raise awareness of potential hazards on farms and in rural communities. Now open to all Queensland primary school children from Prep to Year 6, the competition blends arti...

9 June 2025

Cattle markets – LAIDLEY

374 head were yarded at Stariha Auctions Laidley cattle sale on Thursday. The market was stronger across the board for all descriptions of steers. A limited number of cows were sold, selling to a firm market. Heifers also sold to increased rates. Ros...