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MP Snubbed Over Crime Query

MP Snubbed Over Crime Query

A simple query from Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington as to why the South Burnett had not been included in a State Government program targeting youth crime has been waved away by Police Minister Mark Ryan.

Fire Ant Response ‘Embarrassing’

Fire Ant Response ‘Embarrassing’

Shadow Agriculture Minister Tony Perrett says the State Government has become “a national embarrassment” for its handling of fire ant eradication programs in south-east Queensland.

Man Pinned By Tree

Man Pinned By Tree

A man aged in his 60s has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after an incident at Brigooda on Tuesday afternoon.

Brisbane Our Main Tourist Market

Brisbane Our Main Tourist Market

Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast are the South Burnett’s three main sources of tourists, according to a recent study carried out at the region’s Visitor Information Centres (VICs).

Training Help For SBRC

Training Help For SBRC

South Burnett Regional Council is one of 24 councils across Queensland which will receive assistance from a new $3 million Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project.

Parking Plan For Nanango

Parking Plan For Nanango

South Burnett Regional Council will embark on community consultations to gauge what residents think about introducing regulated parking in the town’s CBD.

Wondai Upgrade To Start In 2024

Wondai Upgrade To Start In 2024

An exhaustive two-year community consultation process to develop new designs for Wondai’s roundabout and lower Scott Street will end within a few months.

Quilters Hit The Winter Trail

Quilters Hit The Winter Trail

The annual Quilt Trail is not only a highlight of the Winter Craft Festival, it’s also a highlight in the lives of the many keen quilters who are eager to show off the results of their days, months – and in some instances, years – of intricate work.

10pc Dam Discount For Locals

10pc Dam Discount For Locals

South Burnett residents can get a 10 per cent discount on campsites and cabins at the region’s two dams if they book in non-peak periods.

TRC Urges Forums On Proposed Road

TRC Urges Forums On Proposed Road

Toowoomba Regional Council is calling on the State Government to host community forums following the release of a map showing the proposed route for a new North-South Transport Corridor which would bypass the Toowoomba CBD.