History Going, Going … Gone!
Kingaroy has lost another piece of its wartime history after the old Ambulance Station at Kingaroy Airport was demolished recently.
Jobless Rate Rises 0.4pc
Unemployment in the South Burnett has remained fairly constant throughout the COVID pandemic
Grants Hope To Fix Hall Shortfall
SBRC has agreed to contribute up to $225,000 – half the cost – to carry out urgent repairs to Mondure Hall.
Council Backs Big Avocado Plan
South Burnett councillors have given in-principle support to a community group’s plan to build a “Big Avocado” in front of the Archie Muir Centre in Blackbutt.
Fashion And Fun At Nanango
A large crowd packed Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday to enjoy the South Burnett’s first thoroughbred race meeting in more than three months.
Apply Now For Heritage Grants
Community groups and events are being invited to apply for support from the latest round of grants from the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its first race meeting for the year – the always popular Valentine’s Day annual event – at Lee Park on Saturday (February 12).
Market Rises To New Levels
Agents yarded 1050 for the fortnightly Murgon Fat & Store sale on Tuesday, Fedbruary 8.
Floods Leave $31,500 Bill
Flooding at Wondai’s Sportsgrounds caused by December’s storms and Tropical Cyclone Seth in January has left the South Burnett Regional Council with a $31,500 headache.
Leo Steps Back In At MBDA
Well-known Murgon businessman Leo Geraghty OAM will step back into the role of Murgon Business and Development Association (MBDA) president after a 15-month break.
Councillors Zoom Into Meetings
South Burnett Regional Council has embraced videoconferencing software to allow councillors to attend weekly meetings “virtually” due to the COVID pandemic.
SBRC Seeks Funds For Weighbridge
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a 60 per cent subsidy from the State Government for the estimated $250,000 cost of installing a weighbridge and gatehouse at Nanango’s Waste Facility.
Murgon Launches Town Gift Cards
The Murgon Business and Development Association has introduced an innovative “Shop Local” program to encourage more residents to shop in town.
COVID Cancels Or Postpones Events
The COVID pandemic has led to another burst of major event postponements or cancellations.
Council Approves Equestrian Plan
A long-term plan by the South Burnett Western Performance Club to upgrade its grounds in Nanango has been given the go-ahead by the South Burnett Regional Council.
SBRC Tips Extra $2.2m Into Roads
South Burnett Regional Council will spend the remaining $2.2 million of its Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Federal grant funding on roadworks.
Murgon To Turn Screws On Crime
Murgon police and Murgon Neighbourhood Watch are teaming up this Saturday morning to make life harder for number plate thieves.
Youth Parliament Seeks Local ‘MP’
The Queensland Youth Parliament is seeking someone from the Nanango electorate to join them.
Saleyard Fees To Rise 40pc
Fees at the Coolabunia Saleyards are rising by 40 per cent to help bring the facility into line with other regional saleyards.
South Burnett Powers Up
Kingaroy residents wondering what’s underneath a mysterious plastic-wrapped plinth that appeared recently in the Alford Street car park will have their questions answered soon.
