Animal Issues Still Top Complaints
Complaints about animals, gripes about water supply and grumbles about roads still top the list of things residents complain about to the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Approves Rail Trail Link
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the thumbs up to a plan to connect the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail to the South Burnett Rail Trail via Nanango.
Solar Farm Will Appeal Decision
A proposal to build a 130ha solar farm on a light grazing property 3km east of Kingaroy is not entirely dead.
Last Chance To See Popular Artworks
This summer, fans will have one last chance to see the works of an artist who’s exhibited at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for more than 25 years.
Council To Discuss Tourism Marketing
The South Burnett Regional Council may call in a consultant to examine its tourism marketing activities.
Christmas Toy Run Delivers For Salvos
The organisers of the South Burnett Christmas Toy Run have thanked residents who contributed soft toys and other gifts to this year’s “Baskets Of Hope” collection.
Have A Very Cherry Christmas!
Christmas is cherry season, and representatives from the Brisbane Produce Market paid a visit to Kingaroy on Monday to remind shoppers the best cherries can be obtained right now at their local fruit shop.
Tourism Operators Want A Say
Tourism operators have urged the South Burnett Regional Council to consult with them before spending any more ratepayers’ money on tourism promotion.
Time For Clear Thinking On Tourism
The South Burnett is not a tourism mecca in the same vein as the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast or the Whitsundays. We never will be and – frankly – we don’t need to be, either.
LNP Calls For Bushfires Inquiry
The Liberal National Party is calling for a Parliamentary Inquiry following the devastating Queensland bushfires.
Feeders, Weaners In Demand
950 head were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, December 4 for the fortnightly liveweight sale, where export cattle were easier across the board.
Toowoomba Economy Hits $10.8b
After breaking the $10 billion mark for the first time last year, the Toowoomba Region’s economy grew to $10.81 billion as of June 30, 2018.
Ag College Closures ‘Betraying The Bush’
A State Government decision to close Queensland’s remaining agricultural colleges at the end of 2019 has drawn an angry response from Opposition leader Deb Frecklington.
Three Lone Pines To Be Planted
Lone Pines – descendants of the original trees from the famous World War I battlefield at Gallipoli – are to be planted at three locations in Nanango.
Main Replacement In Reen Street
South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled work to begin this week on the replacement of a water main in Reen Street, Kingaroy.
First Turbines Erected At Wind Farm
The first two turbines have been erected at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm, and the project is expected to begin generating electricity by March or April next year.
NaTDA Elects New President
Nanango Tourism and Development Association has elected a new president for 2018-19
Consultant Tipped For Water Project
A consultant with proven expertise in scoping water projects could be engaged to examine future water security options for the South and North Burnett.
Hot Day Of Racing Action
Blistering temperatures kept numbers down but a good-sized crowd still turned out on Sunday at Lee Park Racecourse for Nanango’s annual Christmas Race meeting.
Last Week For Toy Run Gifts
People who’d like to help disadvantaged local children enjoy a brighter Christmas have until this Thursday (December 6) to donate a soft toy to this year’s South Burnett Toy Run.
