Changes At Councillor Tribunal
Queensland barrister – and former Roma Town Council CEO – Russell Hood has been appointed president of an expanded Councillor Conduct Tribunal.
Spirits Soar With Sunset Music
A concert designed to lift the spirits of a community which has been hit in recent years by drought, floods and fire enticed a large number of family groups to gather at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday night.
Entries Open For Xmas Competitions!
Entries are now open for three local Christmas lights competitions!
CSIRO To Work On Pig Vaccine
Australian and American scientists are teaming up to tackle one of animal science’s biggest challenges: a safe and effective vaccine against African Swine Fever.
Applications Open For Bursary
Applications are now open for Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington’s Year 12 School Leavers Bursary.
Mitch Wins Gold In Germany
Blackbutt’s champion axeman Mitch Argent has struck gold again on the international stage.
More Licences Than Piggeries
The SBRC’s new rating categories for piggeries will now only apply to active piggeries after staff discovered there are fewer in the region than previously thought.
Volunteers Plant Rail Trail Avenue
A bunch of Blackbutt volunteers banded together early on Saturday morning to plant an avenue of trees along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail’s entrance into Blackbutt.
Information Day For Small Business
A call has gone out to businesspeople in the South Burnett who want to grow their small business, or need support to employ staff.
Busy Three Months At Hospitals
Darling Downs Health hospitals had 48,461 patients present to emergency departments in the September quarter, up 8.9 per cent compared with the same time last year.
More Fire Support Available
The Federal and State governments have activated further relief measures for farmers and councils affected by bushfires in southern Queensland.
MP Slams ARL Decision
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has slammed an Australian Rugby League Commission decision to withdraw funding from the Western Clydesdales.
Ex-Doctor’s Home Still Vacant
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is appalled that a State Government-owned house in Nanango is still sitting empty.
Community Effort Helps Hospital
A morning tea was held at Murgon Hospital to thank the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary – and a string of local community groups – for their support.
Kumbia Shines On Cup Day
The chaos, colour and excitement of Melbourne Cup Day in Flemington was replicated in full at Kumbia Races on Tuesday.
Man ‘Serious’ After Snake Bite
A man in his 50s is in a serious condition after being bitten by a snake on Tuesday morning.
Red Earth Extends Course Deadline
Applications for the 2024 Red Earth Community Leadership Program at the Bunya Mountains have been extended until midnight on Monday, November 13.
GRDC Seeks 60 Growers
The Grains Research and Development Corporation wants to recruit at least 60 growers for a new research project.
Meeting Considers Hall’s Future
The future of Tingoora Hall appears to be demolition and replacement if views expressed at a meeting last Thursday night (November 2) are shared by most other Tingoora residents.
Last Mass At St Kevin’s
A large crowd gathered at St Kevin’s Catholic Church in Kilkivan recently to attend the final Mass to be held in the building.
