‘Giving Tree’ Supports Graham House
South Burnett residents have been invited to leave unwrapped presents under a “Giving Tree” at Big W in Kingaroy, for distribution by Graham House.
Recycling Scheme May Expand
The State Government is considering expanding it popular Containers For Change program to include glass wine and spirit bottles.
SBRC Seeks $300m Water Investment
The SBRC will call on the Queensland Government to fulfil a promise that all 732 workers employed at Tarong and Meandu will still have jobs after the power station eventually closes.
Shoppers Urged To Donate
Woolworths Kingaroy is urging customers to buy items to donate to a Local Community Food Drive.
Mixed Reaction To Labor Budget
How did rural and regional Australia respond to this week’s Federal Budget?
SBRC Approves Nanango Subdivision
A new 20-lot residential subdivision in Nanango has been approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Another Servo For Wondai?
A proposed service station in Wondai was given preliminary approval at the SBRC’s October general meeting.
Council Briefed On Solar Farm Plan
South Burnett councillors have been briefed on a proposed 250-275MW solar farm which proponents hope to build north of Blackbutt.
Diesel To Continue Rising: RACQ
The RACQ has told motorists to blame international factors, rather than overcharging, for the current high price of diesel fuel.
New Faces Join TSBE Board
Five Board members took their place at the table for the first time at the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) AGM.
Red Earth Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2023 Red Earth Community Leadership Program with experienced and aspiring leaders from both the South and North Burnett regions encouraged to apply.
$532m Repaid To Workers
Employers across Australia were forced to repay more than $532 million to 384,805 underpaid workers during 2021-22.
Coal Mine Clears Last Hurdle
The last hurdle preventing New Hope moving ahead with its Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland coal mine has been removed.
Planned Wind Farm Shrinks
Tarong West Wind Farm will be 16 per cent smaller than originally planned, community information sessions learned this week.
Housing Action Plan To Be Drafted
A South Burnett Local Housing Action Plan will be drafted in the wake of the South Burnett Housing and Homelessness Forum held in Nanango earlier this month.
MP Calls For Wine Grants Certainty
Nationals leader David Littleproud is calling on the Federal Government to continue the Wine Tourism and Cellar Door grants program.
State To Probe Short Rentals
The State Government is investigating the impact the short-term rental market is having on the State’s housing supply.
Vet Issues Snake, Tick Warning
Kingaroy vet Stephen Upton is alarmed by the number of pets being brought into his surgery recently which have suffered snake or tick bites.
New Chair At Energy Qld
Former Powerlink director Sarah Zeljko has been appointed as the new chair of Energy Queensland, the State Government corporation formed from the merger of Ergon Energy and Energex.
$5000 Bushfire Grants Available
South Burnett Regional Council has grants of up to $5000 available for projects designed to build resilience and economic recovery in the region.
