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Mayor Urges Water Feedback

Mayor Urges Water Feedback

Toowoomba Regional Council is encouraging residents to have a say about State Government plans for future water projects as part of the public consultation on the draft Southern and Darling Downs Regional Water Assessment.

Councils To Bear More Costs: MP

Councils To Bear More Costs: MP

Road trauma will increase and local councils will pick up the bill because of the Federal Government’s failure to prioritise regional projects in the Infrastructure Policy Statement, Shadow Minister for Local Government Darren Chester said on Thursday.

Murgon Year 12s Arrive In Style

Murgon Year 12s Arrive In Style

There were anxious glances at the dark clouds forming overhead, but the storm stayed away for the arrivals at Murgon State High School’s formal on Thursday night.

TMR Schedules Road Repairs

TMR Schedules Road Repairs

The Department of Transport and Main Roads has released details of flood repairs which will be undertaken on local roads over the next 12 months.

Feedback Sought On Farm Loans

Feedback Sought On Farm Loans

The public has been invited to put forward views and suggestions about farming loans as part of a Federal Government review of the Regional Investment Corporation Act.

Another Big Night At Speedway

Another Big Night At Speedway

South Burnett drivers dominated the Modifieds class at Saturday night’s Kingaroy Speedway, taking out the top four spots in the A Main final.

Community Centre Gets A Reprieve

Community Centre Gets A Reprieve

A community consultation about Boondooma’s Community Centre has averted its possible demolition after locals turned up in force to discuss its future.

Thrashers Plan A Big 2024

Thrashers Plan A Big 2024

South Burnett Thrashers wound up their successful 2023 rugby union season with a low-key trophy presentation and dinner on Saturday night.

Councillor Finalist In Awards

Councillor Finalist In Awards

South Burnett councillor – and 2024 mayoral candidate – Kathy Duff has been named as one of the 19 finalists in the 2023 Shine Awards.

Country Girl Shows How To Do It

Country Girl Shows How To Do It

It’s been 12 long years since local singer-songwriter Amber Goldsmith has released some new music, but the wait looks like it’s been worth it.

Flying Fox Zip Line Deferred

Flying Fox Zip Line Deferred

A petition to install a flying fox – a zip line for children to play on – at First Settlers Park in Benarkin is unlikely to occur any time soon.