Murgon’s $1.59m Dream Comes True
Murgon’s planned Cultural Centre – including an art gallery and fossil museum – will become a reality following a Federal Government grant of $1.596 million announced on Friday
Council’s Free Camps Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council advised on Tuesday that its 48-hour free camping areas are, in fact, open.
New COVID Rules For Gyms
Gyms will be able to open their doors for more than 20 people if they comply with a Fitness Industry COVID Safe Plan.
Study Forecasts COVID-19 Effects
A new study says the economic impact of COVID-19 on the South Burnett’s economy may not be as bad as it will be on the rest of Queensland.
Winter Plantings Tipped To Rise
Queensland’s winter crop planting has been tipped to rise by 44 per cent in the 2020-21 season to 0.95 million hectares.
Numbers Up At Latest Sale
Numbers were up at the most recent Murgon cattle sale on Tuesday, with 300 export cattle and 1000 feeders and weaners yarded.
Gympie Council To Slash Spending
Gympie Regional Council will examine all options to cut spending in the wake of a damning report on the Council’s financial management.
MP Supports Work Of JPs
The work of the South Burnett’s Justices of the Peace has been supported through Round 11 of Deb Frecklington’s Local Hero Grants.
Theatre Company Ready To Go!
The COVID-19 pandemic has put most South Burnett community groups temporarily out of action … but while some have ground to a standstill, others have been using the lockdown in highly productive ways.
Kingaroy Boy Goes Missing
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 15-year-old boy reported missing in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon.
Council Plans Pool Upgrades
Three South Burnett public swimming pools will be getting important upgrades over the next few months.
Sport Clubs Urged To Prepare
The State Government is encouraging sporting organisations to start planning for the potential re-start of sporting activities through the “Queensland Return to Play” initiative.
$1.6m Plan Waits For Go-Ahead
Murgon will get a unique $1.6 million tourist attraction if the Federal Government gives an ambitious community project the go-ahead.
Council Seeks $90,000 For Bridges
South Burnett Regional Council will upgrade two bridges if it can get half the cost of the upgrades paid for by the Federal Government.
Pandemic Upsets Heritage Schedule
The schedule for Heritage Nanango’s annual community grants program will be altered slightly this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cattle Sales Remain Strong
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have had little effect on local cattle sales.
Mobile Outages Planned For Bunyas
Residents and visitors to the Bunya Mountains can expect to experience some mobile phone disruptions between May 31 and June 7.
Famous Face To Greet Runners
Australian long-distance running legend Ron Grant will be the official ambassador for a new running festival which will debut in the South Burnett on April 3 next year.
$1m Drought Projects Announced
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $1 million from the Federal Government’s “Drought Communities Program Extension” for a string of local projects.
Canteen Building Seeks New Owner
Kingaroy Hospital’s old canteen building is up for sale, and the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary are keen to see it stay in the community’s hands.
