Redesigned $100 Note Unveiled
The Reserve Bank released the design of Australia’s new $100 banknote on Monday, the final denomination to be redesigned as part of a program to increase security as well as assist people who are blind.
Man Dies After Highway Collision
An 85-year-old man injured in a crash at the junction of the D’Aguilar and Brisbane Valley Highways on February 16 has died.
Irrigation Charges ‘Unreasonable’
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) has expressed concerns over proposed rises in irrigation water charges.
Green Light For $2b Wind Farm
One of the largest grid-connected wind farms in the southern hemisphere is a step closer for the Wide Bay-Burnett region, with the State Government granting development approval for Forest Wind.
Crash At Wooroonden
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash at Wooroonden on Friday night.
Blackbutt Housing Haven Expands
Blackbutt retirees looking to downsize have a new option available to them, thanks to the Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association
Small Grant To Young Champ
Redgate youngster Harrison Sippel’s cricketing career is continuing to attract notice.
People Food Isn’t Pig Food
African Swine Fever has now been detected in Greece, prompting the State Government to warn Queenslanders again to be aware of this very real biosecurity threat to the local pork industry.
Connor’s Keen To Help LifeFlight
A young boy seriously injured during a clean-up after wild storms swept across the South Burnett in October 2018 is this year’s Sunshine Coast LifeFlight Ball ambassador.
Flood Aid For Councils
The Federal Government has announced disaster assistance is available to Toowoomba, Somerset and Western Downs councils in the wake of recent flash-flooding.
MP Confident In Bushfire Inquiry
Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is confident the Royal Commission investigating this summer’s devastating bushfires will “give us the answers”.
Murgon To Host Semi-Final
Murgon Crusaders have finished on top of the Gympie Regional Cricket Association’s A Grade table after 20 rounds of keen competition.
Workshop To Focus On Dairy Issues
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation will be holding a workshop next week in Kingaroy to discuss current issues in the industry.
Celebrate With Some Safety Tips
Kingaroy Police have come up with a unique way to help local women celebrate International Women’s Day … get some tips about how to stay safe on the road!
New Members Appointed To Tribunal
The State Government has announced new members for the Councillor Conduct Tribunal, the independent body responsible for handling complaints about misconduct by councillors.
Transport Team Celebrates 20 Years
Back in 2000, it was known as SBCITS and it had just one van and volunteer drivers used their own cars. These days, Graham House Community Transport Services has a fleet of 12 vehicles which completed an amazing 9928 trips last year.
Auditor Gives Council A Tick
The South Burnett Regional Council is in good financial shape, according to the latest report from the Queensland Audit Office (QAO).
Wondai Can’t Join Tourism Group … Yet
The Wondai Business Networking Group will have to incorporate before it can join the South Burnett Regional Council’s Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC).
Council Nominations Open Saturday
Would-be councillors and mayors will be able to officially nominate to stand at the 2020 Council elections from this Saturday (February 22)
Air Tanker To Be Based In Qld
A 15,000 litre water bomber will be based in Queensland during the next five fire seasons to provide support for firefighters on the ground.
