Our SPER Debt Tops $8.8m
More than 3226 people – or roughly 10 per cent of the South Burnett’s population – collectively owed the State Government more than $8.8 million in fines at the end of May.
Apply Now For Fair Play Vouchers
The State Government has launched a fresh round of $150 Fair Play vouchers to help Queensland children return to the playing fields.
New Circuit Extends Link
The Link trail that connects Yarraman to Kingaroy via Nanango is barely a year old, but it is now about 60 per cent bigger.
Subsidy To Rehire Trainees
Small business apprentices and trainees who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been advised to consider local councils when they want to rejoin the workforce.
Petition Calls For Cancer Nurse
A petition calling for the appointment of a Specialist Cancer Nurse in the South Burnett is being supported by Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington.
Freestays Pay Off For Proston
A free 48-hour caravan and RV parking area in Proston which opened a little more than three years ago is starting to pay steady dividends for the town.
Women Wanted For Business Course
At least 10 women living in Kingaroy and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to take part in a year-long business-building program after the South Burnett was selected for the latest round of The Seed Scheme.
New Gympie CEO Appointed
Former Nanango Shire chief executive officer Shane Gray has been appointed the new CEO of Gympie Regional Council.
Cattle Prices Remain Firm
Values remained fully firm for the 1200 head of cattle yarded at Murgon on Tuesday (June 30).
Councillors Slash Allowances
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to take an axe to proposed new expense allowances, reducing them to their lowest level since 2012.
Special Meeting To Review Expenses
A special meeting to reconsider Councillor expense allowances will be held at the South Burnett Regional Council’s chambers on Wednesday morning (July 1).
Driver Killed In Highway Crash
A man has died after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Moore.
Otto Promises Price Review
A Council decision to raise standpipe water prices from $4.10 to $10 per kilolitre will be reconsidered, South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto promised on Monday.
Tenders Called For Agtech Hub
The State Government has called for tenders to establish and manage a multi-million-dollar agtech and logistics hub in Toowoomba.
Meeting To Distill Water Options
A public meeting will be held in Kingaroy next month to discuss the options put forward as part of a $2 million study into the Burnett region’s future water needs.
Rotary Targets Bowel Cancer
Bowel cancer kills almost as many Australians as lung cancer every year and Kingaroy is a hot spot for the disease.
Power Prices To Drop Again
Regional power bills will drop by an average $84 a year for households and $75 for small businesses in 2020-21, the State Government announced on Thursday.
Council Offers Incentives
South Burnett Regional Council will review its infrastructure charges after a neighbouring Council announced it will waive them for the next two years to attract new businesses.
Council To Sell Murgon House
A house at 41 Macalister Street in Murgon will be offered for sale as a removal house to help the South Burnett Regional Council avoid expensive maintenance costs.
MP Calls For Water Review
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the South Burnett Regional Council to reconsider a 150 per cent increase in standpipe water costs.
