Machinery News
BKT tyres drive telehandler performance across farms
The MULTIMAX MP 522 range of telehandler and compact loader tyres from BKT represents the stability and traction operators are seeking BKT has advanced its
Midwest EOFY offer on leading draper fronts is worth catching
Locally made harvest fronts are at a reduced price for a short time in an end-of-financial-year sale at Midwest Fabrication The EOFY sale at Midwest
AusCut releases TruTill and arms you with everything you need for tillage
Everything you have ever wanted to do with tillage operations has just been made much simpler with the release of TruTill For three generations, AusCut
KIOTI reveals a mini excavator it intends to offer farmers
The KIOTI MX Series of mini excavators includes three models ideal for small operations working in the 3.5 to 5.7-tonne category KIOTI continues its thrust
CNH telematics available in two retrofit modems
CNH is offering entry-level aftermarket telematic modems that are ideal to connect older or mixed-fleet equipment Operators running older models that want to connect their
McDougall Certified transform old farm equipment into as new condition
McDougall Certified restoration and refurbishment services are breathing life back into old equipment at a fraction of the new price Revitalise your farm machinery without
Kimberley Ag expands dealer operation in Broome
Kimberley Agricultural Supplies has lifted its focus from a servicing agent for CNH to become a full flight Case IH and New Holland dealership Case
NHVR advises primary producers not to delay vehicle maintenance
Farm operations have been given a gentle maintenance reminder from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator about start of season maintenance The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator
Briefs
Bruce Billson appointed MTAA Executive Director
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) announced the appointment of the Hon Bruce Billson as its Executive Director, effective today. Bruce Billson brings to the role an exceptional combination
Queensland cane growers state clear expectations as STL takes over terminal operations
Queensland cane growers has outlined it expects Sugar Terminals Limited to put the interests of the sugar industry first as it formally takes over operation of the state’s bulk sugar
Queensland farmers welcome added protection of farms and water assets before development can occur
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) welcomes the Queensland Government’s reintroduced Regional Planning Interests (Condamine Alluvium) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 (the Bill), which has adopted the recommendations of the Parliamentary Committee
CQU climatologist alerts regional Queensland it is at biggest risk of severe El Niño drought conditions
Following the Bureau of Meteorology declaring an El Niño event for much of the continent, the fear is that Central Queensland could be one of the worst regions affected, according
Post Offices will be subject to mass closures according to the Coalition as they pursue a Senate inquiry
Following today’s revelations about Australia Post’s secret plan to rationalise its metropolitan outlets, Senator Sarah Henderson says the Federal Government must also come clean on Australia Post’s plans to rationalise
Kylie Porter steps up to the CEO role with the Queensland Farmers Federation
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has announced the appointment of Kylie Porter as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). QFF President Aaron Kiely said that Kylie’s deep experience in regional economic
Deadly H5 bird flu virus detected here for the first time
The discovery of the H5 bird flu virus in a dead migratory bird on a remote Western Australian beach east of Esperance at Cape Le Grand has sounded alarm bells
Over the Farm Gate grants get another $400,000 for drought and bushfire support
An additional $400,000 is now available through the Look Over the Farm Gate program to support farmers in drought and bushfire recovery. Delivered by the National Centre for Farmer Health,
NSW Government takes over management of the Rural Fire Service
The NSW Government has advised that from 1 July 2027, it will take over ownership and responsibility of the NSW Rural Fire Service’s mobile assets – commonly referred to as