Council Approves Final KTP Designs
South Burnett Regional Council will invite Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council to include Cherbourg in the Kingaroy Transformation Project lanterns and Glendon Street shared area town names.
SBRC Cleans Up Markets Fallout
Two side effects occurred after the Hivesville Markets committee folded earlier this month.
NaTDA Elects New Committee
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association will continue to operate as usual after a special meeting elected a new executive committee on Thursday night.
Welcome To Australia!
The pandemic forced the South Burnett Regional Council to cancel its annual Australia Day Awards ceremony this year, but not even the threat of Omicron could stand in the way of its Australia Day citizenship ceremony.
Export Market Eases Slightly
A Special Store Sale held at Coolabunia’s saleyards last Thursday (January 20) drew a yarding of 760 head.
SBRC Debates Rail Trail Repairs
Heavy rain in late November and the deluge on January 8-9 have left the South Burnett Regional Council with an estimated $91,000 bill to repair the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Disaster Payment For Flood Victims
South Burnett and Cherbourg residents who were hit hard by the recent floods can now apply for financial support from the Federal Government.
First Units Completed At Wellcamp
The first stage of the State Government’s new regional quarantine facility at Wellcamp Airport has been completed and is almost ready to take the first arrivals in 2022.
Car Park Gets Go-Ahead
SBRC will spend $750,000 next year to build the first stage of a new CBD car park in George Street, Kingaroy.
Top Prep Teacher Marks 10 Years
A teacher who was voted the region’s best educator in 2019 still deserves that honour today, according to St Mary’s Catholic College.
‘Business As Usual’ For KCCI
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will retain its 2021 leadership team for another year.
Market Remains Fully Firm
Agents yarded 247 head over the scales along with 40 PTIC heifers and 19 cows and calves at the SBLX Prime Sale open auction in Murgon on Tuesday (December 14).
Mayor Slams COVID ‘Misinformation’
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has criticised people spreading misinformation about Council’s role in the COVID-19 public health directions which come into force on Friday.
Council Gifts Land For Housing
South Burnett Regional Council will donate four Kingaroy building blocks to Regional Housing Limited to help build more social housing in the region.
Council Angered By Grants Cut
Local Government Minister Steven Miles should “get off his backside” and fix a funding cut which could force the South Burnett Regional Council to lift rates by 5 per cent next year.
Council To Revisit Kerbside Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council is expected to survey residents next year to test their appetite for a kerbside recycling service.
Gallery Farewells Two Stalwarts
Two of Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s longest supporters will be leaving the region soon.
Council Supports Vax Roll-Out
South Burnett Regional Council will write to the State Government on Monday to say it will continue to support the COVID vaccination roll-out across the region.
Fat And Store Sale Hits $8.10/kg
Murgon’s Fat and Store Sale on Tuesday, December 7 continued the recent run of top prices at the Murgon Saleyards.
Plenty Of Reasons To Celebrate
Congratulations to Josh and Jo Gadischke – the owners of Plenty Foods – on their successful application to the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant program to help build a unique nut flour factory in Kingaroy.
