Murgon Market Stays Fully Firm
Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale drew a yarding of 750 cattle on Tuesday.
Council Axes Two Committees
South Burnett Regional Council has formally wound up South Burnett Directions and the South Burnett Tourism Advisory Committee.
Council To Examine ‘Bat Plague’
Possible remedies for a bat plague in Blackbutt will be presented to next month’s South Burnett Regional Council Community standing committee.
Easter SpEGGtacular Cancelled
Murgon’s 2021 Easter SpEGGtacular has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Markets Ease In Murgon
Combined agents yarded 1250 head in Murgon for the liveweight sale on March 2, where the market was easier throughout.
Mayor Queries KTP Budget
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is seeking more information about the extra $2.8 million added to the Kingaroy Transformation Project’s budget late last year.
Tender Awarded For Fuel Cell
A tender for the construction and operation of a long-awaited fuel cell at Durong has been awarded to heavy haulage business Corbet’s Group.
Water Park Plan Shelved
Plans to seek funding for a new water park at Yallakool have been shelved after a feasibility study found the tourist park’s current infrastructure couldn’t support the project.
Council Plans $300,000 Trailhead
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a $150,000 grant from the Federal Government to complete the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Council To Target Illegal Campers
South Burnett Regional Council will crack down on residents living in unapproved dwellings who repeatedly ignore Council directions or put their own health and safety at risk.
Sunday Sidewalk Plan For Nanango
A new monthly market is set to enliven Nanango’s CBD within a few weeks.
Boost For Local Firies
Six Nanango rural fire brigades – and the communities they serve – have received a welcome boost thanks to Nanango’s Heritage Bank.
How To Clean Up Social Media
If Australians want to open a bank account, they have to come up with 100 points of identification before they can carry out everyday banking.
Murgon To Explore Community Bank
The Murgon Business and Development Association will investigate the possibility of a community bank being set up in Murgon.
ALGA Calls For More Federal Funding
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has given a wish list to the Federal Government which it says will give councils a lead role in driving Australia’s post-COVID economic recovery.
$4.4m Upgrades For Rail Trail
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will receive $4.4 million in upgrades this year, thanks to an investment by Somerset Regional Council and grants from the State and Federal Governments.
Alford Street Closed Next Week
Part of one of Kingaroy CBD’s major traffic arteries will be closed for a week.
Busy Month Of Roadworks Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council’s Works Department has a busy month of roadworks scheduled for the region.
Wine And Food Festival Cancelled
The South Burnett’s Wine and Food In The Park Festival will not be held this year.
Higher Profile For Water Restrictions
Current water restriction levels will get more exposure next year if the South Burnett Regional Council presses ahead with a plan to raise their profile.
