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Have Your Say On Signs

Yarraman and Cooyar residents have just four more days to register their support and ideas for new entrance signage being commissioned by Toowoomba Regional Council.

Land Audit Now Online

The agricultural sector now has easier and more interactive access to the Queensland Agricultural Land Audit results, with the launch of a new user-friendly web-based mapping platform named WALI.

New Bridge Is Taking Shape

New Bridge Is Taking Shape

Construction is well underway on the replacement for Moloneys Bridge at Chahpingah which was washed off its foundations during the 2013 floods.

Boat Mountain Road To Close

Boat Mountain Road To Close

South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a temporary full road closure will occur on Boat Mountain Road, Murgon, between Hetheringtons Road and Daniels Road to do slip repair works.

Tarong To Resume Apprenticeship Intake

Tarong To Resume Apprenticeship Intake

Stanwell Corporation has announced that Tarong Power Stations will be resuming its apprentice intake program next year

Second Eclipse In April

Second Eclipse In April

Australians had the rare opportunity to enjoy their second eclipse in a month yesterday evening.

Council Plans Baiting Program

South Burnett Regional Council will be conducting another wild dog baiting program next month in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland.

Yalari Nominated For Award

Yalari Nominated For Award

Yalari, the not-for-profit educational organisation founded by former Cherbourg resident Waverley Stanley in 2005, was today named as a finalist in the 2014 Queensland Reconciliation Awards.

MP Sponsors Petition On Asset Sales

MP Sponsors Petition On Asset Sales

The Electrical Trades Union and the Not4Sale campaign have thrown their weight behind a petition sponsored by Bundamba MP Jo-Ann Miller calling for a referendum on asset sales by the State Government.

Council Subsidies To Disappear

Council Subsidies To Disappear

Developers who have plans to bring blocks in the region’s smaller towns on to the market should act quickly.

Cecile’s On Track At Gallery

Cecile’s On Track At Gallery

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s May exhibition will feature works by Gympie artist Cecile Steenbergen.

Animal Lovers Dig
Deep For RSPCA

Animal Lovers Dig<BR> Deep For RSPCA

The Kingaroy RSPCA shelter will be more than $2300 better after a fundraiser organised by Jade Binns

QCWA Walks In Fellowship

QCWA Walks In Fellowship

Kumbia QCWA members have participated in the international “Women Walk The World” day

Second Win For Red Ants

Second Win For Red Ants

The Kingaroy Red Ants picked up their second win of the 2014 rugby league season when they defeated the Monto Roos 46-22 at T.J. O’Neill Oval last Saturday.

Three Saints Picked For Country Squad

Three Saints Picked For Country Squad

Three South Burnett players have been named in the 26-man Country squad chosen for the annual Darling Downs City v Country AFL match to be played in Kingaroy on May 10.

Students Invited To Enter Competition

Students Invited To Enter Competition

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging South Burnett secondary students to enter the 2015 Premier’s Anzac Prize for their chance to experience the historic Anzac Day centenary commemoration at Gallipoli next year.