Volunteer Of The Year
The South Burnett Volunteer Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an individual or individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the local community over a number of years through volunteering activities.
Sports Coach, Official Or Administrator
The South Burnett Sports Coach, Official or Administrator Australia Day Award is given to an individual for outstanding effort in the role of a sports coach, official or administrator.
Senior Sportsperson Of The Year
The South Burnett Senior Sportsperson Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises a person from the region who has made an outstanding effort in sport.
Junior Sportsperson Of The Year
The South Burnett Junior Sportsperson Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises a young person from the region who has made an outstanding effort in sport.
Community Organisation Of The Year
The South Burnett Community Organisation Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an outstanding community group or event’s contribution to the region.
Junior Cultural Award
The South Burnett Junior Cultural Australia Day Award recognises an outstanding young person who has contributed to the region’s culture.
Senior Cultural Award
The South Burnett Senior Cultural Australia Day Award recognises an outstanding person or group who has contributed to the region’s culture.
Local Achiever Awards
As well as the main Australia Day Awards, the South Burnett also presents Local Achiever Awards to outstanding citizens in each of the region’s major towns and villages.
Petition Shines Light On Pool Shade
Kingaroy mum Caitlin Pfeiffer has launched an online petition in a bid to prove to the South Burnett Regional Council that local residents want more shade at the Kingaroy swimming pool.
Dams Packed Over Holidays
More than 3700 visitors stayed at Boondooma Dam and Yallakool Recreation Parks over the Christmas holidays.
Community Flavour
At Australia Day Fun
Local service clubs are working towards taking over the future organisation of Kingaroy’s Australia Day celebration
Help Available To Kill Feral Pests
Help is available for South Burnett landholders plagued with wild dog and feral pig problems.
Community Meeting
To Discuss Town Plan
The Yarraman Progress Association will be holding a community meeting next month as part of the process of developing Stage 1 of the Yarraman Town Plan.
Masterclass For Local Businesses
Managers of South Burnett small businesses, community organisations and not-for-profit groups have been invited to take part in an “Innovation Masterclass” in Kingaroy.
Help Available For Heritage Buildings
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting the owners of heritage buildings in Yarraman to apply for assistance under Council’s Heritage Incentives Scheme.
Second Gallery To Close For Repairs
South Burnett Regional Council has announced that the Kingaroy Art Gallery will be closed next month to allow maintenance work to be done.
Ombudsman’s Complaint ‘Premature’
A complaint lodged with the Queensland Ombudsman over the Adermann Park issue is now no longer just wasting ratepayers’ money, it’s also wasting taxpayers’ funds, Cr Damien Tessmann said this week.
More Volunteers Thanked
On Tuesday, December 16, volunteers from the Murgon Visitor Information Centre travelled to Moffatdale Ridge for their annual Christmas party.
Diners Dig Deep For Christmas
Former Brisbane Lord Mayor – and ALP stalwart – Jim Soorley ventured into Queensland’s conservative heartland on Thursday to be the guest speaker at the Mayor’s Charity Christmas Lunch.
30 Years Contribution To Tourism
The Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct volunteers celebrated a busy year at the Precinct with a Christmas party at the weekend.
