Good Prices At Weaner Sale
Pratt Agencies’ annual Weaner Sale last Friday saw 900 quality weaner steers and heifers yarded.
Population Drops For Third Year
The South Burnett recorded its third consecutive year of population decline in 2019, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Cherbourg Loosens Travel Restrictions
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has introduced some changes to the current travel restrictions in the Cherbourg community.
Weather Brings Chilly Start To May
South Burnett residents who thought it was chillier than usual on Saturday morning weren’t imagining it.
Council Shelves Tourism Plan
A proposed marketing plan to encourage more tourists to visit the South Burnett has been shelved due to COVID-19.
SBRC Unveils New Council Roles
Some major changes in portfolio responsibilities were announced at South Burnett Regional Council’s meeting on Wednesday.
Fees And Charges Frozen
South Burnett councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday to freeze Council’s schedule of fees and charges for at least six months.
Council Wants Grazing Fee Waived
South Burnett Regional Council will continue to press the State Government to eliminate or reduce the costs of Roadside Grazing Permits.
Gympie Regional Council CEO Resigns
Gympie Regional Council will begin an immediate search for a new CEO following the sudden resignation of incumbent Bernard Smith on Wednesday.
TRC Approves $10.5m Relief Package
Yarraman and Cooyar ratepayers will receive a $125 rates credit as part of a $10.5 million COVID-19 economic relief package adopted by Toowoomba Regional Council.
College Develops Writing Challenge
Many St Mary’s Catholic College students will be using the COVID-19 lockdown to improve their writing skills, thanks to an innovative program developed by teachers.
Ergon’s Safety Heroes Go Online
Ergon Energy has modified its popular Safety Heroes program for easy home delivery by parents and caregivers during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Kingaroy’s Radio Rentals To Close
The South Burnett’s Radio Rentals outlet in Kingaroy is one of the business casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cattle Demand Remains Strong
Murgon’s fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday saw 650 head yarded, slightly down on the numbers at the last sale.
Smerdon Elected Gympie’s Deputy Mayor
Division 6 councillor Hilary Smedon was elected Deputy Mayor at Gympie Regional Council’s compulsory post-election meeting on Thursday.
Don Honoured In Anzac Awards
A Kingaroy man has been recognised nationally in the 2020 RSL Anzac of the Year awards
Rental Changes Set To Become Law
State Parliament is expected to pass amendments to laws surrounding property rentals at a special sitting on Wednesday.
Jones Elected Deputy Mayor
South Burnett Regional Council’s roads portfolio chair Cr Gavin Jones (Division 2) has added the title of Deputy Mayor to his resume.
Rental Reforms ‘Need A Rethink’
The State Government needs to rethink proposed rental reform laws which risk destroying Queensland’s property industry, the LNP said on Friday.
LifeFlight Upgrades For COVID-19
RACQ LifeFlight helicopters have recently been modified to protect pilots, doctors, nurses and paramedics from the threat of COVID-19 during emergency flights
