Greens Applaud Chaplaincy Decision
The Greens have congratulated Toowoomba father Ron Williams for “successfully ending” the $222 million National School Chaplaincy Program with his High Court challenge.
MP Supports School’s Expansion Plan
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has come out in support of St John’s Lutheran School’s plan to expand into Adermann Park.
Kingaroy Rotary Club
Honours Local Residents
Five new Paul Harris Fellows were presented with their awards at the Kingaroy Rotary Club’s changeover
Blackbutt Bank Team
Bloomin’ With Pride
Staff at the Blackbutt branch of the Bendigo Bank are feeling chuffed they’ve won a Local Business Award
Newman Extends Recovery Grant Schemes
The Newman Government today announced a four-month extension to the closing date for recovery grants schemes introduced in response to the disasters of 2011 and 2012.
Court Rules Against Chaplaincy Funding
Funding arrangements for the National School Chaplaincy Program are “constitutionally invalid” according to decision by the High Court this morning.
Ergon Extends Pool Scheme
Ergon Energy has extended its popular “Save a Bomb” pool program to help more customers save money on their pool running costs.
MP’s Dad Appointed To CSG Role
The South Burnett now has a second connection to the new Gas Fields Commission with the father of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington being appointed as one of the State Government’s six new commissioners.
$8.5m Contract For Meandu Upgrade
Perth-based engineering and mining industry specialist Logicamms has been awarded an $8.5 million contract with Stanwell Corporation to upgrade the control system of the coal handling preparation plant at the Meandu mine.
Future Health Workers Graduate
Students from Kingaroy will be among 51 people who will graduate with health qualifications in Toowoomba on Monday following their successful completion of a six-month training program through RHealth.
No New Tick Officer For Kingaroy
Kingaroy won’t be getting a new Tick Officer despite a vocal push from local graziers.
Council Wins Award
For the fourth consecutive year, South Burnett Regional Council has been won a Bronze award for its Annual Report in the Australasian Reporting Awards.
Ratepayers To Get Four Bills A Year
The South Burnett Regional Council held its final Budget workshop today, with Mayor Wayne Kratzmann warning “hard decisions have to be made”.
Bruce Hwy Among Australia’s Most Dangerous
Five sections of the Bruce Highway have been ranked among the top 15 most dangerous national highway links Australia-wide in a new report.
Range Re-Opening Delayed
Today’s planned re-opening of the D’Aguilar Highway to two lanes across the Blackbutt Range has been delayed.
New-Look Tourism Group Moves Closer
The current regional tourism organisation promoting the South Burnett will cease to exist at the end of the month as the Southern Downs and Granite Belt merger moves a step closer, but the process seems to have claimed one more scalp.
$1.58m Funding To Help Kingaroy Homeless
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed more than $1.584 million in funding announced by the State Government today for vital accommodation and support services in Kingaroy.
$180,000 Grants To Beat Crime
Applications to the Suncorp Insurance and the Queensland Police Service “Safer Queensland Community” grants program are now open.
Kingaroy’s Betta Is Best …
Kingaroy’s Betta Electrical store has won the prestigious “Small Branded Retailer of the Year” award at its group’s annual conference being held this week in California.
Court-Ordered Workers Need Jobs
The State Government is asking not-for-profit groups in the South Burnett to put up their hands to provide community service projects for offenders.
