SBRC Joins Grants Campaign
The South Burnett Regional Council will join a national campaign to pressure the Federal Government into raising Financial Assistance Grant funding.
Groups Share $84,297 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will give $84,297 to 42 community groups in the latest round of its twice-yearly Community Grants Program.
Council Misses Out On $4m Grant
South Burnett Regional Council has missed out again on funding for the multi-million dollar Kingaroy CBD Revitalisation project.
Feedback Sought On Fuel Cell
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking public feedback on a proposal to locate a fuel cell at Durong
Council To Auction 35 Properties
South Burnett Regional Council will put 35 properties with a combined unimproved value of more than $3 million up for auction to recover $854,226 in unpaid rates.
Council To Trial Bicycle Hire
People who would like to cycle the South Burnett Rail Trail but don’t own a bicycle will soon be able to hire one from the Kingaroy or Wondai Visitor Information Centres.
Drug Offences Drop For Second Year
Assaults and illicit drug use were the two most common crimes in Australia last year, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Pumpkin Festival To Expand
Goomeri’s Pumpkin Festival will be expanding to a four-day event from May 23-26 this year, and introducing several new activities into the mix.
Amanda Takes Over At Wondai
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s new president Amanda Seiler officially assumed the position at the gallery’s March exhibition opening, and former president Elaine Madill said she couldn’t be happier.
Saints Prepare For Pre-Season Match
South Burnett Saints will kick off their 2019 campaign with practice matches against fellow Darling Downs AFL club, Toowoomba Tigers, at Fernvale on Saturday, March 23.
Drought Challenges Kingaroy Show
The drought that’s gripped Queensland has claimed many casualties over the past few years … and this year, Kingaroy Show’s free show bags have joined the list.
Council Seeks Planning Scheme Input
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to have a say on the future shape of their towns at two upcoming workshops being held on March 23 and April 6.
Murgon Show Ready To Shine
Murgon Show Society officials have had a nailbiting week watching the weather but are hopeful they’ll see sunny skies for Saturday’s Murgon Show.
Woman Survives Lightning Strike
A woman aged in her fifties was transported to Murgon Hospital on Thursday evening after a lightning strike in Tingoora.
Kingaroy Coal Mine ‘Uneconomic’
A proposed coal mine near Kingaroy would not make economic sense and should be rejected by policymakers on economic grounds, according to a new report.
Wind Farm Opening Pushed Back
Coopers Gap Wind Farm’s completion date has been extended by almost a year due to problems getting turbine components from the Port of Brisbane to the construction site.
Murgon Calls For Action On Crime
The Murgon Business and Development Association has called on the State Government to provide the town with more help to tackle juvenile crime.
Wine, Food & Fun In The Park
It’s a simple idea … wine and food in a park but it’s proved to be a winning formula in Kingaroy for the past 20 years.
Heritage Grants Close This Friday
Community groups only have until the end of this week to apply for support in the latest round of the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
Bonus Fun At Wine & Food!
Guests at this year’s Wine and Food In The Park festival will get a bonus with their wristband on Saturday … a free ticket in a special festival prize draw.
