Mayor Issues Call For Ideas
The South Burnett’s Economic Development Strategy will be getting an overhaul next month, and the region’s business and development groups have been invited to have a say in the process.
Nanango Water Restrictions Changed
Emergency water restrictions planned for Nanango have been postponed for a week
Yallakool Makes Queensland’s Top 10
Yallakool Tourist Park on Bjelke-Petersen Dam has been rated as one of the top 10 caravan/tourist parks in the state.
Public Meeting For Blackbutt Projects
Division 2 South Burnett Councillor Spud Jones will be updating Blackbutt residents on the progress of Council projects in the Timbertowns area at a public meeting next week.
SBRC Signs Up For Inland Drive
The South Burnett Regional Council will join five other councils to promote inland drive tourism in an effort to raise the number of caravanners and “grey nomads” passing through the area.
Water Restrictions In Nanango
UPDATED: Nanango residents connected to the town’s water supply will now face water restrictions from February 19-24, not February 12-17 as previously advised.
Roadworks In Haly Street
Three weeks of roadworks are scheduled to begin in Haly Street, Wondai, next Monday (February 13).
Rotary Project On Right Track
Work on the first stage of a Taabinga Rotary project to upgrade the walking track at Kingaroy Town Common is expected to get underway soon, thanks to a $100,000 State Government grant.
Council Grants Programs Open
South Burnett not-for-profit organisations will have two opportunities to apply for assistance from the South Burnett Regional Council this month.
Rural Stakeholders Swap Ideas
A new “agricultural network” in the South Burnett could come up with new ideas for improving the lives of local primary producers
Community Grants Program Opens
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s latest round of community grants open on Wednesday (February 1).
Town Curfews Not A Goer: Councillor
The idea of imposing a 10:00pm to 6:00am curfew on Murgon’s youth is not a goer, Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff said on Monday.
Region Gathers To Honour Our Best
A crowd of about 600 braved a hot evening on Wednesday to witness the South Burnett’s 2017 Australia Day Awards.
Sprints Run Away With Award
Motors In Motion are the region’s Community Organisation Of The Year for delivering a low cost, family friendly event that draws thousands of extra people to the South Burnett.
Local Achievers Honoured
Eight local achievers were honoured at the South Burnett Australia Day Awards on Wednesday night.
Wondai Wonder Is Volunteer Of The Year
Fay Kerkow, a Wondai woman regarded as the “volunteer’s volunteer”, was named the South Burnett’s Volunteer Of The Year at the region’s Australia Day Awards on Wednesday night.
Graham House Founder Wins Award
A former Murgon Shire Councillor who played a key role in establishing the Graham House Community Centre is the winner of this year’s South Burnett Lifetime Achievement Award.
Darren Wins Coach Of The Year
Darren Geiger, from Kingaroy, has been named the South Burnett’s Top Coach for 2017.
Champion Axeman Is Our Top Sportsperson
A 22-year-old second generation wood chopper who has been competing in timbersport competitions for the past 10 years has been named the South Burnett’s Sportsperson Of The Year.
Pain No Hurdle For Junior Sportsperson
The South Burnett’s Junior Sportsperson Award has been given to a Nanango hurdler who overcame physical pain and challenging medical issues to compete at a national level.
