SBRC To Review Infrastructure Charges
The South Burnett Regional Council will review its infrastructure charges in an effort to kick-start land supply in the region.
Extra Funding For Sports Clubs
Twenty South Burnett sporting clubs will share $177,739 in funding from the State Government’s Active Restart Infrastructure Recovery Fund.
QFF Plans Disaster Support Network
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is seeking interested farmers to become involved in a wellbeing program which will support farmers after natural disasters.
Major Shake-Up At Council
A decision to scrap closed-door portfolio meetings in favour of livestreamed standing committees will usher in a new era of transparency at the South Burnett Regional Council.
Dam Tourism Still Rising
Visitor numbers at the South Burnett’s two dams boomed in September, and shows no signs of slowing down.
Groups Share $46,888 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will distribute $46,888 to community groups in the first round of its 2020-21 Community Grants Program.
Little Book Has Big Ambitions
A new children’s book is spear-heading a campaign to help raise funds for the South Burnett’s rural fire brigades and Wildlife Rescue South Burnett.
Nanango Business Sparks Up
The State Government’s “Electric Super Highway” may have bypassed the South Burnett in favour of the coast but electric car charging points are slowly appearing in the region anyway.
Large Fire At Benarkin North
QFES has notified residents there is a large fire burning at Benarkin North.
Highway Upgrade Begins
The Department Of Transport and Main Roads has begun a safety upgrade on a 1.94km section of the Bunya Highway, north of Tingoora.
Goomeri Pool Opening Delayed
Goomeri’s beleaguered swimming pool will reopen in time for the Christmas school holidays … hopefully.
Art Prize Rewards Top Talent
A brooding painting of a Queensland farmhouse being slowly revealed as a dust storm passes overhead has won this year’s South Burnett Art Competition and the $3000 cash prize.
Murgon Market Stays Strong
Combined agents yarded 900 head in Murgon on Tuesday with all descriptions selling to strong rates, especially light weaner cattle.
Open Day Promises Family Fun
The COVID-19 pandemic may have prevented this year’s Bush Balladeer Muster and Scots In The Bush Festival from going ahead … but Boondooma Homestead is coming back to life with something new instead.
Greening Goomeri … A Box At A Time
Goomeri’s main streets are looking a little brighter and happier this Spring thanks to an unusual initiative from a small group of volunteers and local businesses.
Clovely An #EatQld Champion
The South Burnett’s largest winery – Clovely Estate at Moffatdale – has been named as Queensland’s twelfth #eatqld Champion.
Cloyna Piggery To Triple In Size
South Burnett Regional Council has given approval to a Cloyna piggery to more than triple its size over the next eight years.
Sneak Peek At Playground Plans
A heart-breaking plea from a South Burnett mother about the need for a safe playground for children with disabilities will reach a happy conclusion soon.
NaTDA Reflects On A Big Year
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association re-elected its president and secretary at the group’s Annual General Meeting last week.
TAFE Offers Virtual Info Sessions
People interested in enrolling in a TAFE course next year can find out what’s on offer without having to leave their homes.
