TRC Pleads For Dams ‘Fairness’
The State Government has been urged to treat ratepayers fairly when it comes to paying for compulsory dam safety upgrades.
Wondai Welcomes New Show Year
The annual Wondai Show is always the last held in the region … but at the same time, it’s also the first show every year!
Sharon To Lead GRDC
Grain grower Sharon Starick has been announced as the new chair of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Board.
Prep Pupil Shares Safety Message
Artwork by Nanango State School prep student Charlotte Black has been selected to appear in the 2025 Queensland Farm Safety Calendar.
Nanango Enjoys Festival Success
Nanango Theatre Company wrapped up another successful Heritage NananGO PLAYfest at the Nanango Cultural Centre with an enthusiastic awards presentation on September 1.
Rural Firies Push For Own Shed
The recent restructure of the QFES appears to have left the Goomeri Rural Fire Brigade without a home.
New Crossing For School
A new pedestrian crossing and footpath will be built outside Goomeri P-10 school at a cost of $296,000.
Barambah Wins Soccer Premiership
South Burnett Football’s 2024 season is now wrapped up, with two Grand Finals played last Saturday at Wondai soccer fields.
Feedback Sought About Local Floods
Local residents have been invited to attend information sessions next month about the State Government’s upcoming Burnett River and Tributaries Catchment Flood Study.
$1.1m Boost For Local Groups
Fifteen local not-for-profit groups will receive a total of more than $1.1 million in funding from latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Trio To Host Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its September get-together for local businesspeople on Tuesday (September 10).
Racing Springs Into Action
Racegoers at Nanango’s annual Spring race meeting were greeted with perfect weather on Saturday at the Lee Park racetrack.
TRC Lists Capital Works
Toowoomba Regional Council has created a new page on its website which lists all its planned 2024-25 capital works.
Start Planning For Christmas Spirit!
Planning has begun for the South Burnett’s unique “Christmas Spirit” initiative, organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola.
‘Ruby’ Raises Much-Needed Funds
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association has announced the winner of their “Ruby” raffle, the latest fundraising to support their recent purchase of the former Kilkivan Catholic Church building.
Latest ‘Local Hero’ Grants
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced the latest recipients of her “Local Hero” grants program.
Thieves Target Fire Shed
Thieves who broke into the Tablelands Rural Fire Brigade shed on Sunday stole electrical equipment and damaged a roller door.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Spring Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
Fatal Hit-And-Run: Man Arrested
Police have arrested a man in relation to a fatal hit-and-run at Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Bushfire Grants Available
Eligible rural landholders hit by last year’s bushfires have been invited to apply for assistance from the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).
