Show & Shine Draws A Big Crowd
Organisers of Yarraman’s 2021 Show & Shine breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday afternoon.
Gallery Gets A Heart-Start
Wondai residents – and rail trail users – should feel a little bit safer, thanks to the generosity of the Kingaroy Rotary Club.
Tarong Fund Calls For Applications
South Burnett community groups are being encouraged to apply to the Tarong Community Partnership Fund for assistance with their projects.
Top Bulls Fetch $20,000
The Bunya Bull Sale held at Coolabunia Saleyards on Saturday offered buyers a choice of 73 beasts.
Petition Calls For NDIS Change
As a driver for Centacare in Brisbane, Sam Cristaldi spent many years caring for people with disabilities, picking them up and taking them to the hospital or other medical appointments … now he reckons it should be his turn.
Wind Farm Grants Now Open
The ninth round of AGL’s Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Fund has opened for applications.
Businesses Network At Linville
A business networking event at Linville Hall drew more than 60 people to hear a line-up of speakers.
Demand For Cattle Stays Strong
Tuesday’s combined agents sale in Murgon saw 700 head yarded, with the market fully firm on the previous sale.
Kumbia Upgrade Gets Go-Ahead
Kumbia residents will be consulted about proposed upgrades to the town’s CBD after South Burnett Councillors unanimously approved draft plans at Wednesday’s Infrastructure Standing Committee meeting.
Council To Consult On Kumbia
SBRC will hold public consultations from mid-September with Kumbia residents on the latest draft designs for the town’s CBD upgrade.
Children Dress Up For Book Week
The fun, the stories and – of course – the costumes were out in force at South Burnett libraries last week.
SBcare To Take Over Common Hall
Community groups which meet regularly at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall have been told by South Burnett Regional Council they must find other premises by late October.
Council Ponders CCTV Plan
The cost of installing CCTV cameras and security lighting along the South Burnett Rail Trail between Youngman Street and Meiers Road will be examined by the SBRC,
Council Backpedals On Hivesville Plan
A plan by the Hivesville Progress Association to redevelop the village’s disused railway yards has been questioned by two South Burnett councillors who believe the group may not have met since February.
Magpie Relocation Plan Axed
A plan to “re-home” 20 of the region’s most aggressive magpies has failed to win the support of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Garden Club Elects 2021-22 Executive
Members of the Wondai and District Garden Club met in the Wondai RSL Meeting Room on August 13 for the group’s 2021 Annual General Meeting.
SBRC Wants To Spend $5m More
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to spend an extra $5 million a year with local businesses,
SB Visitor Guide Being Prepared
A new regional tourism guide is currently being prepared to replace the South Burnett’s previous one, which is now almost out of stock.
Cameras To Monitor School Zones
The State Government has announced it will trial speed cameras in school zones and roadworks sites in an effort to reduce accidents.
Winter Tourism Numbers Up
Tourism in the South Burnett has improved substantially during the past two years, according to a new report from Southern Queensland Country.
