New Weather Radar Fills In Gaps
The new Toowoomba weather radar – now live on BOM’s website and weather app – will improve the South Burnett’s view of incoming storms from the west.
New Machine Helps Earlier Diagnosis
Darling Downs Health says a new L-Dex machine at Kingaroy Hospital is detecting lymphoedema earlier than traditional methods, leading to better health outcomes for South Burnett residents.
Council Backs ‘Energy Hub’ Plan
South Burnett Regional Council hopes to work with stakeholders to position the South Burnett as “a current and future energy hub”.
Reforms Pass Powers To Councils
Queensland councils are expected to benefit from a suite of land reforms passed by State Parliament on Tuesday.
Five Developments Get Go-Ahead
The South Burnett Regional Council has given development approval to five projects that could help transform the Kingaroy and Wondai CBDs.
Flood Recovery Strategies Workshop
A free workshop for eligible primary producers will be held at Moffatdale on April 24 to discuss preventative measures for flood recovery.
Big Rosella Days In May
Woolooga’s annual Big Rosella Field Days will be making their 2024 outing on May 4-5, bringing an explosion of colour, flavour and creativity.
Wet Weather Keeps Numbers Down
Wet weather saw yarding numbers drop to 400 at the most recent Murgon cattle sale last Tuesday.
Tickets For Chess Now On Sale
Bookings have opened for the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s production of Chess The Musical.
Gem Show Ready To Sparkle
The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s fifth annual gem show is set to sparkle at Wondai’s Sportsground this weekend.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding Lee Park’s popular Easter race meeting on Saturday, March 30.
Valuations Likely To Rise Again
South Burnett ratepayers could be hit with steep increases to their land valuations the next time Queensland’s Valuer-General assesses the region.
No Portfolios? Hello Parochialism …
A Council system which was introduced in the South Burnett 12 years ago to counter parochialism could be scrapped when Kathy Duff emerges as our region’s new Mayor.
Battery Project Planned For Ellesmere
A Victorian renewable energy company will be holding two community consultation meetings this week to outline its plan to build a battery energy storage system at Ellesmere.
Field Day Opens Eyes To Sesame
A field day held at the Kingaroy Research Facility last week has sparked interest in growing sesame to help improve farm resilience.
Self-Portrait Wins $2200 Prize
Eight artists shared $5200 in prize money at the biannual David Bryce Rural Art Awards which were announced on Friday night.
Upgrade To Be Completed In May
South Burnett Regional Council’s upgrade to the lower end of Scott Street in Wondai is now well under way … as motorists and pedestrians in the area would be well aware.
Signals Return To Timber Towns
Blackbutt and Benarkin’s railway signals have returned to both towns after an absence of close to 30 years.
Council Asks For Sign Feedback
South Burnett Regional Council will hold a community consultation meeting to get feedback from Murgon residents about sign designs for QEII Park.
Club Goes Fishing For Knowledge
A three-day Tag-A-Toga event held at Lake Borumba, near Imbil, on March 1-3 attracted 63 anglers keen to gain a better understanding of the lake’s resident Saratoga population.
