Social Housing Crisis Hits Region
Demand for public housing in the South Burnett is now exceeding available supply by almost a third, according to new data.
Extra Parking Plan For Haly Street
The SBRC could create an extra eight parking bays in a congested part of Haly Street …, but the project is not likely to happen until next year.
SBRC To Debate CBD Trees
South Burnett Regional Council will debate adding a new type of tree to Kingaroy’s streetscape at its next meeting on Wednesday.
Show Society Down But Not Out!
The pandemic has given the Wondai Show Society a particularly tough trot over the past two years.
Proston To Be ‘Dementia Friendly’
Proston will work to become a Dementia Friendly Community after a recent workshop raised awareness of just how widespread the condition is likely to become over the next few decades.
Nine Groups To Share $241,000
Nine South Burnett community organisations will share in $241,098 from Round 110 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Cattle Continue Record Run
The South Burnett’s strong cattle market continued its record run at Tuesday’s fortnightly combined agents sale in Murgon.
Council Picks Final Water Projects
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $579,000 to advance six water projects across the region.
Muster Returns After 10 Years
The Mt Stanley Muster – a two-day campdraft which has been in hibernation for the past 10 years – will be coming back to life in October.
Council Deficit $3.4m Below Forecast
South Burnett Regional Council’s deficit for 2020-21 is expected to be $3.4 million lower than originally forecast.
Our Loss Is Gympie’s Gain
South Burnett Regional Council will transfer a 2.679ha block of land to Gympie Regional Council to help tidy up the border between the two regions.
Full Steam Ahead For Kumbia
Kumbia’s CBD upgrade will be completed by Christmas next year, even if it winds up costing more than originally planned.
Council Backflips On Magpies
South Burnett Regional Council will hire a contract bird catcher to relocate dangerous magpies from Council land.
Council To Examine Weir Plan
South Burnett Regional Council will investigate a proposal that a weir be built on Barambah Creek to expand irrigation in the Moffatdale area.
Heavy Bulls Top $3350 At Murgon
Murgon’s fortnightly Combined Agents Sale yarded 850 on Tuesday, with all descriptions selling to dearer rates.
Group To Advise On Gardens
South Burnett Regional Council will invite people with an in-depth knowledge of plants to join a new Botanical Advisory Committee.
Meeting Springs A Few Surprises
Racegoers at Nanango’s Spring meeting on Saturday could have been forgiven for ripping up their tickets when the favourite bolted early.
Young Artists Tackle Litter
South Burnett Regional Council has partnered with Cloyna State School to encourage the local community to use Cloyna’s Waste Transfer Station more effectively.
Numbers Down But Spirits High
Attendance numbers at this year’s Heritage Nanango Country Muster may be down by close to 40 per cent this year, but the Nanango Show Society is delighted to see the much-loved annual event back in operation again.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its Spring Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
