8 Oct 2018
- We have all been bogged at some point. Depression and anxiety are common conditions, not weaknesses, and with the right treatment most people recover. It’s Queensland Mental Health Week this week, so ask the question, ‘Are you bogged, mate?’ QFF’s QCL column HERE.
- QFF has welcomed the transfer of the SunWater Theodore distribution scheme to Theodore Water Pty Ltd after local management attracted overwhelming support amongst local irrigators. QFF media statement HERE.
- QFF partner Telstra is offering QFF members product discounts on their three coverage extension devices so you can chat on the phone anywhere on farm. To find out more about the offer and how to get your discount click HERE.
- The latest Reef Alliance: ‘Reliable Five’ is now available! Stay up-to-date with the latest reef news and events including graziers monitoring stock from anywhere in the world, installing a denitrification bioreactor on a cane farm and ReefBlitz. Read more HERE.
- The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) independent review panel will visit Warwick on October 29 2018 to get farmers’ views on accessing the payment. Register to attend the session HERE or have your say HERE.
- The Australian Government is investing $25 million to deliver improved mobile coverage to more regional and remote communities across Australia. If you know a black spot location that should be funded, add it to the list HERE.
- Updated regulations on the classification of waste are now available. Following review, food processing wastes and animal manures are still considered to be regulated wastes. Read the new regulations HERE.
- The draft Great Artesian Basin Strategic Management Plan 2018 is now open for consultation and the public is invited to have their say at one of the public meetings being held in regional centres this month. Register for a session HERE.
- The Bureau of Meteorology has released its 2018-19 Tropical Cyclone Outlook. QFF is working to develop insurance options for farmers affected by cyclones. To find out how it would apply on your farm, contact QFF Project manager Ross Henry on 0455 025 250 or email ross@qff.org.au.
- The GasFields Commission Queensland’s pop-up office will be traveling throughout Surat Basin communities this month to answer questions about gas activity in the region. Check out their October schedule HERE and call in for a chat.
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