North Queensland Register

02/09/2024

Satisfaction with the prime minister and the opposition leader has slumped, according to a Newspoll that puts support for Labor and the coalition on a level pe***ng.

Newspoll puts Labor and the coalition neck-and-neck.

02/09/2024

The MoU means that only the best water projects would be supported for further consideration.

The Hughenden Irrigation Project Corporation and the Flinders Shire Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on collaborative...

01/09/2024

The search is continuing for a missing woman suspected to be near an iconic far north Queensland walking track.

Authorities are trying to locate a missing NSW woman.

01/09/2024

The global autonomous farm equipment market is forecast to be valued at a massive $183 billion within the next 10 years.

Autonomy is a hot topic in ag, but how far along the path are we?

01/09/2024

The shared workforce initiative is the first of its kind for the region.

Junior doctors invited to work in NW Queensland via RFDS partnership.

01/09/2024

Comments by Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick suggesting that the state government would commit to an additional $1.2 billion to build the CopperString energy transmission project only if re-elected, has electrified Flinders Shire mayor Kate Peddle.

Flinders mayor speaks out at political tie to CopperString funding.

01/09/2024

"It should never be forgotten that governments only consume wealth, they don't create it. We need to help change the mindset because too many seem to have forgotten this."

Rinehart slams government red tape and bad policies hitting farmers.

01/09/2024

The Charters Towers Regional Council recently transferred ownership of the Big Rocks Weir to the government after funding was deferred in the state budget, sparking accusations of bureaucratic stonewalling from Katter's Australian Party leader Robbie Katter.

We asked Charters Towers locals what they thought 👇👇

When North Queensland Register asked Charters Towers locals if they thought the project would get off the ground,...

31/08/2024

Wht north west farms are racing rats to get their harvests completed.

Farmers in the north west hope to beat rats to harvest crops.

31/08/2024

BMA CQ Rescue purchased two AW139 helicopters, the first of which arrived in Mackay this week. 🚁🚁🚁

CQ Rescue's new AW139 helicopter has travelled from Italy to Mackay.

30/08/2024

FREE CONTENT: Have you spotted the Long Drive for Drought convoy heading west?

The charity event aims to raise money for Drought Angels by travelling nearly 3000km from Glenden to the...

30/08/2024

Woolworths has committed to zero deforestation in its sourcing policy and named beef as a high-risk commodity.

"Ignore fog of confusion being created by environmental groups."

30/08/2024

Producers impacted by flooding can replace stock or fix fencing with new grants up to $150,000 💰

Primary producer grants now open for flood and monsoon recovery.

30/08/2024

Charles Sturt University research fellow Simon Wright says the regions are tired of being taken for granted.

Profit sharing renewable projects with locals builds trust and legacy.

29/08/2024

Has the CopperString project become an election political football?

Flinders mayor speaks out at political tie to CopperString funding.

29/08/2024

Taxpayers will fork out an additional $1.2b, attributed to a rise in construction costs and terrain challenges.

Taxpayers will fork out an additional $1.2 billion.

29/08/2024

While there have been more than 80 reported deaths in the US from fire ants, so far, there have been none in Australia.

Red fire ants don't just hurt, US experts says they will change your way of life.

29/08/2024

Bullocks were returning up to $2245 a head.

Agents reported strong competition across the better types of bullocks and cows but there were no exporters operating...

28/08/2024

Police charge man who stole car and caravan with family inside.

Police charge Hughenden man with multiple offences after caravan family theft

28/08/2024

North Queensland Register is out today. Check out a sneak peek at this week's cover!

28/08/2024

Producers at the Charters Towers sale spoke of the jobs and agriculture opportunities that would flow from the project being built.

When North Queensland Register asked Charters Towers locals if they thought the project would get off the ground,...

28/08/2024

Prime and store cattle prices from yesterday's Mareeba sale.

The yarding was drawn from Coen and local and coastal areas.

28/08/2024

Farmers call for a government crackdown on supermarket behaviour and tighter trading rules after another year of big profit rises by the major food retailers.

"The ugly truth is out there. The ACCC needs real powers."

28/08/2024

Alister McClymont, a livestock grazier at Julia Creek, was a test case for 50 per cent high concentrated urea blocks.

Olsson's Industries produced Australia's first pressed salt block.

28/08/2024

Artificial breeding companies are collecting exports for delivery in October as NZ's doors reopen to cattle embryos from Australian seedstock producers.

"Australia provides a great source of outcross genetics for NZ. "

27/08/2024

Mossman community waits on state govt to fulfill $5.9m promise.

The Douglas Shire mayor says the state government's $5.9m funding is yet to arrive.

27/08/2024

Volume buyer was Ironpot Pty Ltd, Bannockburn, Torrens Creek, who finished with 11 bulls.

Full clearance at Kilkenny Charolais Woolooga sale with bulls selling across Queensland and NSW.

27/08/2024

As prices hit new peaks for 2024 across a number of cattle market categories, sentiment around the rails is very optimistic.

Feedlot margins should be supported by softening grain prices.

27/08/2024

The past decade has seen a surge of activity in the trailer market as manufacturers cash in on the need for practical, lower cost alternatives to flat top farm trucks.

The past decade has seen surging activity in the trailer market.

26/08/2024

A fifth generation sheep and cattle producer from North Queensland will take over the general president's role of the organisation

New face of AgForce says it will be "a new era" for the rural lobby group.