Nanango Pool Costs ‘Shock’
South Burnett Regional Council will invite tenders for changing room upgrades at Nanango’s swimming pool after receiving quotes that exceeded expectations.
Students Break School Records
St Mary’s Catholic College students set five new age records in this year’s annual cross country event.
Rail Trail Decision Deferred
The South Burnett Regional Council will defer a decision on the future of a proposed Proston-Hivesille Rail Trail to an unspecified future date.
Ringsfield’s Future Known In June
A management plan for the future of Nanango’s Ringsfield House will be debated at the South Burnett Regional Council’s June Community standing committee meeting.
Council Considers Clean Sweep
Filthy footpaths in the South Burnett’s CBDs may become less common if the South Burnett Regional Council decides to invest in commercial scrubbing equipment.
Cyclist Killed In Highway Crash
A 78-year-old man was killed in a cycling crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Saturday morning.
Fred Honoured By Governor
Well-known Nanango GP Fred Morgan was officially presented on Tuesday with a Medal of the Order Of Australia (OAM) he was awarded in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Automated Waste Plan Rubbished
Maidenwell will get a new waste transfer station soon … but it will probably not be automated after councillors queried the estimated $350,000 cost.
Prime Site Sparks Developer Interest
Post-pandemic interest in regional real estate has revived the prospects of a sale for the South Burnett Regional Council’s former Pound Street depot.
Wrecking Ball For Tinny Hall?
A dangerous, asbestos-lined hall at Tingoora could be demolished … but only if the majority of Tingoora’s residents agree.
Market Values Unchanged
There were 650 head yarded at Murgon’s latest fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday (May 11).
Big Weekend For Riding Club
Competitors from all over south-east Queensland came to Nanango recently to take part in the South Burnett Working Equitation Club’s first official competition for 2021.
Rail Trail Users Reject Sub-Lease Plea
Farmers who want to sub-lease rail corridor land between Murgon and Proston should pay for it, according to the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association.
Clovely Closes City Cellar Door
Clovely Estate has announced they will close their Brisbane cellar door to increase the company’s focus on the South Burnett.
Spillway Costs Threaten TRC Budget
The cost of upgrading spillways and flood crest levels at Cressbrook and Cooby dams is so extreme it could damage Toowoomba Regional Council’s credit rating with Queensland Treasury, the Council has warned.
Farmers Seek To Lease Rail Land
Farmers along the Murgon-Proston rail corridor have asked the South Burnett Regional Council to grant them a 17-year sub-lease to prevent a rail trail being built between Hivesville and Proston for a generation.
Council Fears Water Costs Could Soar
South Burnett ratepayers could see water charges rise by up to 80 per cent over the next decade, thanks to the State Government.
B-Double Answers Wait Until June
The problem of B-doubles being unable to access the Wondai industrial estate may be solved … at least temporarily.
Wine Industry Group Winds Up
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association (SBWIA) has voted to wind up.
Council Launches Growth Strategy
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public feedback on its new Regional Economic Development Strategy.
