Grant Program To Expand By 50pc
South Burnett Regional Council could receive an unexpected windfall from the next round of the Works For Queensland (W4Q) grants program.
Cooyar Meeting To Discuss Fires
Toowoomba Regional Council and the QFES are inviting Cooyar residents to a community meeting on Wednesday night (October 18) to hear the latest updates on the downgraded Wutul and East Cooyar fires.
MP Blasts Hospital Water Wastage
Deb Frecklington says she is “extremely concerned” about the wastage of water flowing from Kingaroy Hospital into stormwater drains.
Health Clinic Has Positive Impact
A new Preventative and Chronic Disease Clinic – which opened its doors earlier this month – is already having a positive impact on the Cherbourg community.
Family’s Pride Goes On Show
Art lovers have less than a fortnight to see one of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s most unusual exhibitions.
Students Train For Cutting Edge
TAFE Queensland hairdressing teacher Kyla Steinhardt is inviting residents to visit TAFE’s fully operational training salon in Kingaroy for discounted pamper sessions.
Cattle Prices Crash To 2019 Levels
900 head were yarded at Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on September 28, with the market falling in places to levels not experienced since 2019.
Why I’m Voting Yes
I grew up on the southern fringe of Sydney in the 1950s and 1960s and I had no contact whatsoever with Indigenous Australians.
Wineries Win Big At State Awards
South Burnett winemakers walked away with a swag of medals at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Nurse Receives Top Award
Kingaroy Hospital nurse Belinda Densley has been named as Queensland’s Credentialled Diabetes Educator of the Year, just three years after taking up the specialty.
Grass Fire Burns Near Homes
Large clouds of grey and black smoke billowed from a large grass fire burning near Barber Street in Cherbourg on Tuesday afternoon.
AGM Re-Elects Race Club Team
Andrew Green was re-elected president of the Nanango Race Club at a much-anticipated AGM held on Sunday.
Safety Upgrade For Highway
The Department Of Transport and Main Roads will be upgrading the D’Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia between mid-September and mid-December.
WBBROC On The Road Again
The Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils will spring back to life after the South Burnett and neighbouring councils held an AGM on Friday.
Prices Dip At Local Cattle Sale
A combination of dry weather and an oversupply of cattle is driving values down.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
There’s free entry this Saturday to Nanango Race Club’s Spring Race Meeting.
Council To Consult On Church
A proposal for the SBRC to take over ownership of St Faith’s Anglican Church in Mondure will lay on the table until the local community’s views are known.
Brylie Tests Her ‘Metal’ In Melbourne
Tarong Power Station apprentice Brylie Jones had an amazing time competing at the recent WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Melbourne.
Market Stays Firm At Murgon Sale
Most descriptions remained reasonably firm when 650 head were yarded for the combined agents sale on August 15.
PLAYfest Offers A Bumper Feast
The Nanango Theatre Company will be bringing a feast of drama and comedy to the South Burnett next week.
