TRC Extends Drought Relief
Toowoomba Regional Council will extend financial relief measures for drought-affected farmers that it introduced last year.
New Trees For Roundabout
South Burnett Regional Council will ask the Department of Transport and Main Roads for permission to substitute different plants on the Rogers Drive roundabout in Kingaroy.
Car Park To Get Long-Overdue Upgrade
One of the South Burnett’s most decrepit car parks will get a long overdue $600,000 upgrade this year, almost two decades after it was originally promised.
Community Groups Urged To ‘Ask First’
Community groups who want to upgrade buildings or facilities they lease from the South Burnett Regional Council should apply for Council permission before they receive grant funding to carry out the work.
Council Receives Rail Trail Report
A 13.4km rail trail between Proston and Hivesville could cost an estimated $2.2 million to build but would inject about $786,000 a year in the Proston-Hivesville economy, according to a new study
Kumbia Cooks Up A Storm
Kumbia’s culinary treats are well known far beyond the town’s borders, and they were on full display at this year’s Kumbia Christmas Carnival
Nanango Welcomes Christmas
A large crowd packed Pioneer Park in Nanango on Friday night for the annual Heritage Christmas Carnival
Proston Comes Out To Celebrate
Guests at this year’s Proston Christmas Carnival braved hot weather for a relaxed evening of fun at Railway Park last Saturday night.
Summer Exhibition ‘A First For Region’
Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s latest exhibition is offering visitors something unique this summer: the first non-metropolitan exhibition from the Pastel Society Of Australia (PSA).
WBBROC Seeks Mosquito Funding
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils has called on the State Government to fund a campaign to eradicate dengue fever mosquitoes from Murgon, Wondai, Goomeri and Cherbourg
New Policy Aims To Attract Greenhouses
Toowoomba Regional Council has adopted a new policy aimed at attracting intensive horticulture businesses to the region
Council Staff Leaving VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council is moving its staff out of the region’s Visitor Information Centres (VICs) “to enable higher productivity”.
Wind Farm Celebrates A Milestone
Workers at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm have celebrated a milestone with the delivery of the final wind farm component to the Cooranga North site.
LGAQ Calls For More Action On Water
The Local Government Association of Queensland has called on the State and Federal Governments to take more action on water security.
Hannah’s Treble Trick At Bundaberg
Racing on the first Saturday of this month produced an extra bonus for South Burnett jockey Hannah Phillips.
Ex-MP Appointed To Stanwell
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan has been appointed to the Board of Stanwell.
Wondai Wins Lights Competition
Amaroo Drive in Wondai received a bright new addition to its street sign on Friday: a second, red sign that declares the road is now also “Santa Claus Lane”
Campbell To Stand Again
Recycling could become a reality in the South Burnett if Mayor Keith Campbell is re-elected at the March local government election.
Pound Charges Under Scrutiny
A complaint from a resident who had to pay $1890 to recover six impounded cattle may lead to a cheaper option next year.
Council To Enter Tourism Partnership
After several months of negotiations, South Burnett Regional Council will enter into a partnership arrangement with the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation.
