Photographers Snap Up Awards
The biannual David Bryce Rural Art Award has drawn on the talents of six of the South Burnett’s best photographers this year.
Green Light For Yarraman Servo
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a development application to build a new service station in Yarraman.
Grant Aims To Prevent Disaster
Cherbourg will be better able to prepare for this year’s bushfire season, thanks to an $89,450 grant.
Kindy Dinner Celebrates Women
One of the South Burnett’s oldest community kindergartens marked its 53rd year of operations recently with a dinner to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Uni Seeks Missing Newsletters
USQ IT student Lachlan Jones may have a brain for technology, but he’s got the heart of a poet and a fascination with history.
Grants Help To Power Groups
Two of the Murgon district’s long-established community groups could be slashing their power bills soon, thanks to a grant program that funds the purchase of energy-efficient appliances for not-for-profit organisations.
Cattle Prices Ease Slightly
The SBLX Fat and Store Sale in Murgon on Tuesday (April 5) drew a yarding of 800.
Another Winery To Close
One of the South Burnett’s oldest wineries will be closing in two weeks, putting an end to a business that has operated successfully for more than 25 years.
Erkens To Run For Division 1
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens has announced she will stand as a candidate for Division 1 in the South Burnett Regional Council’s upcoming by-election.
Property Values Rise 19.3pc
The average value of residential and rural land in the South Burnett has increased in the latest round of property valuations by Queensland’s Valuer-General.
Party To Welcome Peanut Sculpture
Friends and supporters of Kingaroy’s Big Peanut will be gathering at Lions Park in Kingaroy on Saturday morning to officially welcome the new sculpture with a Community Peanut Party.
Ten Years As Member For Nanango
Ten years ago on March 24, 2012, I was very proud to be elected to Queensland Parliament as the Member for Nanango.
Region’s Population Grows Again
The South Burnett’s population grew by 0.9 per cent in 2021, according to the latest estimates from demographics analysis company Informed Decisions.
Premier Hints Mandate May Change
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has hinted the current mandate forcing Show Societies to limit attendances to people who are fully vaccinated may change in the near future.
Council Joins Mandate Protest
The South Burnett Regional Council will join a protest led by the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Shows against COVID-19 restrictions placed on ag shows by the State Government.
‘Toxic Dust’ Claims Put To Council
South Burnett Regional Council will investigate materials used to resurface a Kingaroy road after residents expressed concerns it may be toxic.
Work Begins On Park Master Plan
South Burnett residents are being invited to have their say on the future of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and the W.J. Lang Memorial Pool.
LifeFlight Dinner Ready For Take Off
Kingaroy Men’s Shed’s “Dinner Under The Stars” fundraiser for RACQ LifeFlight will have some highly sought after auction items up for grabs.
Christmas Tree Sparks Third Petition
A decision to move Wondai’s Christmas Tree from the Bunya Highway roundabout to nearby Coronation Park is continuing to cause grief for the South Burnett Regional Council.
Market Remains Firm
A total of 520 head of cattle were yarded by Aussie Land and Livestock at the Special Store Sale last Thursday (March 17).
