Equine veterinarians say the Queensland Government's decision to delay its response to a report into the Hendra virus vaccine for horses is hampering their efforts to educate horse owners.
Failed mining magnate Nathan Tinkler tells a planning hearing into a proposed Hunter Valley coal mine that the horse industry is acting like it "owns the region".
Queensland's Agriculture Minister says everyone had a chance to have a say on concerns about the Hendra vaccine, despite allegations some people felt silenced during the parliamentary investigation.
Hunter Valley horse studs are hives of activity during spring. Mares are covered and foals are born during one of the most crucial times of year for the breeding industry.
A central Queensland rider on a young horse takes out the champions round after scooping the first ever futurity draft to be run at the prestigious Paradise Lagoons Campdraft outside Rockhampton.
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has approved the time period between boosters of the Hendra vaccine to be doubled making it more affordable for horse owners.
The fight for compensation for losses suffered by horse businesses after the 2007 equine influenza outbreak begins today, with parties meeting for mediation.