Campground Closed For Upgrade
The popular Dandabah camping ground in the Bunya Mountains National Park will be closed for the next two months so that camping facilities can be upgraded
LNP Promises Cheaper Power
The LNP has vowed to bring competition into regional electricity markets to save consumers up to $356 per year if they win the next State election.
Cricketers Go Pink For A Good Cause
Hivesville residents went into bat for breast cancer on Sunday at their inaugural Pink Stumps Day cricket match.
$600,000 For Building Upgrades
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $400,000 to restump and re-roof Mondure Hall, and a further $200,000 to re-roof Nanango’s Ringsfield House
MP Promises Cheaper Electricity
Household power bills could drop by about 10 per cent next year if proposals by Energy Queensland are accepted by the Australian Energy Regulator, according to the State Government.
Council To Study Proston-Murgon Trail
The South Burnett Regional Council will apply for a grant to assess the feasibility of extending the South Burnett Rail Trail from Murgon to Proston.
Gallery Adds To Trail Experience
The Blackbutt Art Gallery will be celebrating its 17th birthday this year, and if the summer holiday season is anything to go by it should be a happy occasion.
Woman Undresses, Gets Fined
Police called to a disturbance at a hotel in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday night found themselves in an unusual situation.
TAFE Offers Training To Farmers
A program to help drought-stricken farmers gain new skills and find off-farm work opportunities began at Kingaroy TAFE this week.
New Owners For Hivesville Hotel
A life-long desire to run a country pub and a lucky Google search have seen a trio of women move up from the big smoke to take over running the Hivesville Hotel.
Blackbutt Throws Down $50,000 Challenge
Blackbutt’s Aged Care Association needs to raise $50,000 in five months to make a $421,500 project a reality
Fun Ways To Spend Australia Day
There’s probably nothing more Australian than enjoying a long weekend … and we’re all getting an extra one this year because January 26 falls on Saturday, pushing the Australia Day public holiday to Monday.
Dog Blitz Starts Next Month
South Burnett dog owners who have not registered their animals could face large fines
Council Claims $767,000 Tax Refund
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a $767,000 refund from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for fuel credits it incorrectly paid over a four-year period.
Council Tackles Overgrown Allotments
South Burnett Regional Council will step up inspections of overgrown allotment this month.
Local Groups Get $433,673 In Grants
Sixteen South Burnett community groups will share in $433,673 grants from the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Discussion Paper Canvasses VIC Options
Tourism operators, volunteers and the general public have less than nine days to comment on the future of the region’s five accredited Visitor Information Centres.
Roads Program Moving Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council road crews will carry out maintenance grades or gravel resheeting on 19 roads during January and February.
Wondai Racegoers Beat The Heat
The hot weather didn’t scare away punters from the South Burnett Race Club’s bonus summer meeting on Saturday, much to the delight of race club officials.
Swift Action Saves Wayne’s Life
Coverty resident Wayne Charity had a brush with death on New Year’s Eve … and owes his life to his quick-thinking wife and the region’s emergency services.
