Saleyards Runs At A Loss
A new report has disclosed that Coolabunia’s saleyards are now costing ratepayers between $120,000 and $150,000 a year.
Store Cattle Prices Stay Firm
Agents yarded 650 for the latest fortnightly sale in Murgon on Tuesday (June 8).
Big Roll-Up For Cycling Festival
Yarraman’s Finish Line Festival may become an annual event after its inaugural outing on Saturday drew a bumper roll-up of close to 1000 people.
Council To Consult On Roundabout
South Burnett Regional Council will consult with the Wondai Business Group about a proposed redesign of Wondai’s Haly Street roundabout.
Wondai Sprints Call It A Day
The last Wondai Sprints have been run and won after South Burnett Motors In Motion Inc voted last month to wind up the not-for-profit group.
Spillway To Cost $11.8m
Murgon will live with its ageing wastewater treatment plant for another decade so the SBRC can borrow $11.8 million to help prevent a 1-in-10,000 year event.
Cattle Prices Forecast To Ease
Agribusiness financier Rabobank says there are signals that record cattle prices might be coming off the boil.
Work Starts On Solar Farm
Construction of a 210MW solar farm at Woolooga is expected to begin within months, with preliminary works already begun.
$220,000 Needed For Footpath
A $3 million footpath connecting Cherbourg to Murgon is likely to cost more than expected after funding for a pedestrian bridge was rejected.
Kilkivan, Goomeri Share Grants
Two community organisations – one in Goomeri, the other in Kilkivan – will share in Gympie Regional Council’s latest round of community grants.
KTP Slashes Glendon Street Car Parks
South Burnett Regional Council has revealed the Kingaroy Transformation Project upgrade of Glendon Street will slash the number of car parking spaces in the area.
Punters Enjoy Autumn Outing
Saturday’s Autumn race meeting at Nanango attracted a good crowd as well as a bumper field of nominations.
LGAQ To Debate $200 ‘Complaint Fee’
Mt Isa City Council wants to charge people who lodge false or frivolous complaints against councils a $200 fee for unnecessarily running up ratepayer costs.
Yardings Down But Prices Solid
Numbers were back to just under 500 at Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday (May 24).
Belcarra Creating ‘Culture Of Fear’
South Burnett councillors have admitted they are too scared to speak to staff in case they get reported for breaching Belcarra legislation.
Green Light For Bin Project
Plans for a new Waste Transfer Station at Maidenwell were back on the agenda at this week’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be wrapping up its 2020-21 racing season this weekend with their Autumn Race Meeting.
Exhibition Highlights Climate Change
People who’d like to see markedly different views on the effects of climate change have just one week to catch “All The Bees Are [Not] Dying” at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery.
$3.2m Council Deficit Tipped
South Burnett Regional Council’s projected $4.65 million deficit for 2021-22 may actually come in at $3.2 million, according to Mayor Brett Otto.
Water, Sewerage Charges Set To Rise
Water access, water usage and some sewerage charges are set to rise across the South Burnett next financial year.
