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Opponents Have Beef About Pineapple Plans
July 2, 2009 - A feedlot being proposed for Maidenwell could bring together two very different but iconic Queensland rural icons - beef cattle and pineapples - if it gets the green light from the South Burnett Regional Council and overcomes the objections of some vocal but anonymous local opponents.

Bethonga Whole Foods Managing Director Gavin Robinson told SBBiz composted manure from the feedlot would be used on the company's pineapple plantations at Wamuran which supply supermarket chains including Coles and food processors such as Golden Circle.

He said about five years ago Bethonga had begun working on ways to make its farms as sustainable as possible and during this process had identified composted feedlot manure as an ideal fertiliser. However this was quite costly to obtain.

"We could see the commercial benefits of owning and controlling as much of the supply chain as possible," Mr Robinson said. The decision wasn't hard as he had grown up on a cattle property at Gympie.

If the feedlot is approved, Bethonga plans to eventually market their own line of beef. They have applied for a 2500-head feedlot but initially plan to stock 1000 head, allowing room for expansion.

"The effluent ponds will be built above 100-year flooding levels and constructed in a manner that they can't overflow. We will also be using the Keenan system where the cattle are fed less grain rations and higher fibre to reduce odour," Mr Robinson said. "We're not going to do it in a half-baked manner. We want to work with the community."

Anti-feedlot lobbyists have distributed an anonymous flyer throughout the Maidenwell district opposing the development. The group claims it will increase heavy vehicle traffic, be a danger to residents, tourists and wildlife on local roads; increase odour, breed flies and lead to effluent washing into Barker Creek.
Key Event Will Hit Right Note For Kindy

July 1, 2009 - Kumbia Kindergarten's popular fundraiser Jazz on the Lawn will swing into action on Sunday August 30 in the grounds of Cardowan Homestead at Ironpot.

This year's festival will feature music by the Windy City Jazz Band, a Sculpture in the Garden exhibition, fine food and local wines.

A selection of gourmet picnic hampers will be available for purchase on the day and a bus service will run to and from Kingaroy and Kumbia at a small cost.

Numbers are limited. For further information and ticket purchases, phone Clare Waterworth on 0488-550-358.

ABOVE: Euan Crane and Ruby Greenup are a couple of the young swingers who'll be enjoying Jazz On The Lawn this year.
Rischelle BrooksLocal Artists On The Web
June 30, 2009 - Two South Burnett artists have recently unveiled new websites to display their artworks to a wider audience.

Works by Kingaroy artist Rischelle Brooks, (right), can be found at www.rischelle.com.au while Murgon artist Lee Porter can be found at www.leeporter.com.au.

Both should be familiar to local residents as they have displayed their works at local galleries but Lee has also gone further afield, with works by her shown in New York late last year.

Rischelle has an exhibition at present at the Goomeri Fine Art Gallery at 26 Boonara Street while Lee will be exhibiting at Goomeri in August.
Spotlight On Essdale Park
June 29, 2009 - Kilkivan lavender farm Essdale Park and its range of skincare products featuring organic beeswax have attracted the attention of the local media.

Owner Diane Elliott and her products were featured in a recent story in the Sunshine Coast Daily newspaper.

She now has six balm products catering for everyone from babies to gardeners.

Diane can be contacted by email or visit her website
Wine Industry Releases New Map
June 26, 2009 - The South Burnett Wine Industry Association has released the latest version of its South Burnett Wine Map, (right).

The brochure includes an up-to-date touring map showing the location of wineries and cellardoors, accommodation providers and food and other attractions.

There are also contact details for other local attractions such as the Maidenwell Observatory and regional cuisine outlets such as the Aussie Dragon Fruit Farm.

Copies of the brochure are available at cellardoors and other outlets throughout the region.
Kelly's On The Move Again!
June 25, 2009 - Kelly Taffe's Kelees Makeup Artistry, which re-opened in May in King Street, Kingaroy, is on the move again ... this time to The Artists Cottage complex at Taabinga Village (opposite Kingaroy Airport).

From July 6, Kelly will be operating her beauty, waxing and make-up business from the Blue Cottage in the The Artists Cottage grounds.

Contact phone number (07) 4162-8336 and email remain the same.
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