Where The Jobs Will Be In 2022
More than 7900 jobs could be created in the Wide Bay-Burnett by 2022, according to the results of a State Government study.
School Given Memento Of Sports Star
Kingaroy State High School is now the proud owner of a special piece of sporting memorabilia from a South Burnett champion.
Rates: How Do We Compare Now?
Does the South Burnett have the highest rates in Queensland? Are our rates so high they’re deterring new residents from moving here?
Christmas Carnival Seeks Sponsors
The organisers of the annual Kingaroy Christmas Carnival are looking for more sponsors and volunteers for this year’s event.
Let Moreton’s Licence Expire: KCCG
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group will call on the State Government to cancel Moreton Resources’ mineral development licence when it comes up for renewal next February.
Full Fields For Kumbia Races
The Kumbia Race Club will be holding its popular Melbourne Cup race meeting this Tuesday, November 6.
Airbag Recall May See Regos Cancelled
Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads has warned motorists that ignoring the national Takata airbag recall could lead to their car registrations being cancelled.
Call To Extend Rail Trail To Proston
The Coverty Creek Community Development group has launched a campaign to extend the South Burnett Rail Trail from Murgon to Proston.
Scheme To Subsidise Apprentices
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed a new plan to subsidise the wages of apprentices in regional and rural communities.
Container Refund Scheme Begins
The State Government’s new container recycling deposit scheme officially began on Thursday so South Burnett residents can now redeem eligible containers for 10c in Kingaroy, Cherbourg and Kilkivan.
Council Joins FAGs Fight
The South Burnett Regional Council will join the Australian Local Government Association’s push to make council grant funding an issue at the next Federal election.
Halloween Fun Bewitches Nanango
Numbers at Nanango’s fifth annual Halloween street party were slightly down this year, but organisers were actually feeling relieved.
Photo Sales Help LifeFlight
The committee that organises the annual South Burnett Community Family Fun Day had a pleasant surprise when they held their regular meeting last Thursday night.
Landcare Group To Wind Up
The Kingaroy Landcare Group will wind up within six months unless a new President and Secretary can be found.
Farming Heartache Wins Top Prize
A painting depicting the struggles of farmers battling drought, poor roads, rates and red tape has won this year’s South Burnett Open Art Competition
Mayor Happy With Tour Roll-Up
Mayor Keith Campbell says he is very happy with attendance numbers at this year’s ‘Listening Tour’, which drew bigger audiences than last year.
South Burnett Boxer Seeks Support
South Burnett boxer Stanley Green wants to become a big name in boxing, and at 17 years of age is already on the path to make his dream come true
QFF Calls For Waste Levy Refinements
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has called on the State Government to plug holes in its new Waste Levy surrounding illegal dumping.
Grants Available For Women’s Week
The State Government will make $150,000 of grants available for Queensland Women’s Week celebrations in 2019, and community groups have been invited to apply for a share.
Local Groups Share $404,000 In Grants
Sixteen South Burnett community groups will share $337,099 in grants from Round 97 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
