CBD To Get Signed Smoking Areas
South Burnett Regional Council will put up signs in Kingaroy’s CBD soon to advise smokers where they can legally smoke and where they cannot.
Trail Closures Cost Towns Sales
Goomeri and Kilkivan businesses could be missing out on thousands of dollars in extra sales each week because Gympie Regional Council is neglecting to maintain its portion of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail.
CBD Upgrade To End In March
A shortage of concreters and a long community consultation program that ran until the end of September has pushed the completion of Kumbia’s CBD upgrade back by three months.
Shake-Up For Driver Reviver
The State Government has announced it will close its 23 State-owned Driver Reviver sites next year, but the sites at Wondai and Yarraman won’t be affected.
Vale Lorna Graham: 1936-2022
One of Nanango’s best-known senior citizens died recently at the age of 85.
National Poppy Seed Recall
Queensland Health is urging shoppers to carefully check poppy seeds following a nationwide recall of products.
Weaners Command Strong Prices
Weaners continued to command strong prices at Murgon’s fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday.
Spirited Exhibition At Gallery
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s November exhibition offers five views of the world that are at times arresting, at times funny and at other times haunting.
Council Unveils $35.5m Park Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has released a draft Master Plan to guide the development of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and the adjacent swimming pool.
Council To Seek $1.25m For Tingoora
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $1.25 million to upgrade six streets in Tingoora in an effort to ease drainage problems experienced by many residents.
New Mural Welcomes Club Visitors
Guests enjoying refreshments at Kingaroy RSL Club after Friday’s Remembrance Day services were greeted by something new this year.
New Life For Old Slab Hut
An empty slab hut in Blackbutt’s Les Muller Park will get a new lease of life soon, thanks to the organisers of the annual Blackbutt Avocado Festival.
Council Backs Bunyas Push
South Burnett Regional Council will back efforts by a local MP to get the Bunya Mountains reclassified under the Working Holiday Maker program.
Wineries Win Big At Awards
South Burnett winemakers walked away with three trophies and 16 medals at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Council Warns About Bitumen Scam
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a warning about “bitumen bandits” scamming local residents.
Prices Stay Firm At SBLX Sale
Values remained firm for the 650 head yarded in Murgon for the fortnightly liveweight sale last Tuesday (November 1).
SBRC Seeks $300m Water Investment
The SBRC will call on the Queensland Government to fulfil a promise that all 732 workers employed at Tarong and Meandu will still have jobs after the power station eventually closes.
Local Health Council Set Up
A community-led initiative involving Councillors and health workers is aiming to improve the health of Cherbourg residents.
Musical Seeks Green Eggs And Hams
The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society is bringing a musical about the wild and wacky world of Dr Seuss to the Kingaroy Performing Arts Centre next year … and it’s looking for cast members!
$134,000 Given To Community Groups
South Burnett Regional Council gave almost $134,000 to community groups in 2021-22 according to its latest Annual Report.
