$1.2m More For Memorials
The Queensland Government will provide a further $1.5 million in funding to continue a veterans’ memorial program and support services for veterans.
Arts Forum Seeks Local Views
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a consultation forum next month to discuss the future of the arts and creativity in Queensland.
BaconFest To Return In 2019
Kingaroy’s BaconFest committee has been weighing the pros and cons of the festival becoming a biannual event for several months … and on Thursday, the decision was announced.
Survey Helps Shape Power Plans
Queenslanders can have their say on the State’s electricity future from today through the Queensland Household Energy Survey.
State’s Unemployment ‘Worst In Australia’
The LNP Opposition has blasted the State Government over the latest jobs data released by the Australian Bureau Of Statistics.
Big Interest In Rail Trail Group
The future of the South Burnett Rail Trail looks very bright according to the newly formed South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association.
New Cattle President For AgForce
Increased investment in biosecurity, better cattle pregnancy testing and using new technologies to improve productivity are key priorities for Will Wilson in his new role as AgForce Queensland’s Cattle President.
Beware Of Dodgy Christmas Lights
Ergon has warned that house fires, electric shocks and worse could occur from buying dodgy Christmas lights online.
Captain’s Paddock Holds Clearing Sale
One of the South Burnett’s most iconic wineries will be holding a clearance sale from Wednesday to Friday this week.
Christmas Toy Run Seeks Support
People who would like to help disadvantaged local children enjoy a happier Christmas have until Thursday, December 6, to donate a soft toy to this year’s South Burnett Toy Run.
Towns Pause To Honour Centenary
The past four years have been very special … marking the 100 years since the start of World War I, 100 years since the Gallipoli landing, and finally, 100 years since the Great War ended.
Killers, Rapists Lose Right To Blue Cards
Convicted adult murderers and rapists will no longer be allowed to obtain a Blue Card under reforms introduced into State Parliament on Tuesday.
Kingaroy Misses Out On Big Peanut
Plans to build a Big Peanut in Kingaroy have come a tad unstuck after Chinchilla’ s “Big Watermelon” won Wotif’s competition to build Australia’s “Next Big Thing”.
Ball Celebrates Armistice Centenary
Taras Hall in Nanango was packed with more than 70 elegantly dressed people on Saturday night, including many former armed forces personnel.
Farmers Encouraged To Attend GFIA
Queensland farmers are being encouraged to attend the Global Forum for Innovations in Agriculture being held on November 27-28 at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Heritage Backs Inclusive Playground
A campaign to create an inclusive playground at Butter Factory Park in Nanango has received a major boost from Nanango’s Heritage Bank.
Rural Rates: How We Compare
Last week southburnett.com.au published our fifth annual residential rates comparison, and since we did this several readers have asked if we could do a comparison of rural rates as well.
Life Support? Be Prepared: Ergon
Ergon Energy is urging customers who rely on advanced medical equipment to have a plan in place for unexpected power outages, especially during storm season.
Council Clamps Down On Unregistered Pets
Toowoomba Regional Council is clamping down on unregistered dogs, and dogs and cats who haven’t been microchipped.
Our Guide To Armistice Centenary
Remembrance Day (November 11) falls on Sunday and this year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice – the end of World War I.
