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Feedback Sought On QRIDA

Feedback Sought On QRIDA

The State Government is inviting public feedback about the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).

Legends Tackle Having Fun

Legends Tackle Having Fun

The International Legends of League returned to Cherbourg on Saturday for another 60 minutes of on-field mayhem which left everyone – including the ref! – laughing.

Council Negotiating With VSB

Council Negotiating With VSB

South Burnett Regional Council is in the process of negotiating a new agreement with local tourism organisation, Visit South Burnett (VSB).

$21,000 For Local Nature Refuges

$21,000 For Local Nature Refuges

The owners of 80 nature refuges across Queensland – including several in the South Burnett – will share in almost $1.1 million in the latest round of the State Government’s Nature Refuge Landholder Grants Program.

Crews Fight Large Grass Fire

Crews Fight Large Grass Fire

Fire crews worked to protect homes when a large grass fire spread rapidly across paddocks and scrub north of Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon.

Legends In Action On Saturday!

Legends In Action On Saturday!

Sports fans should make tracks for Cherbourg on Saturday to see some true rugby league greats in action at the International Legends of League spectacular.

MP Highlights Solar Farm ‘Concerns’

MP Highlights Solar Farm ‘Concerns’

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to the South Burnett Regional Council highlighting concerns by some local residents about the proposed Tumuruu Solar Farm at Taromeo.

Rhys Named Employee Of The Year

Rhys Named Employee Of The Year

Rhys Cobbo – an employee at Cherbourg Council’s Containers For Change depot in Kingaroy – was presented with a prestigious “Change Maker” award in Brisbane on Thursday night.

Saints Lead All The Way

Saints Lead All The Way

South Burnett Saints clocked up their first victory of the season last Saturday, downing the Toowoomba Tigers at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.

Thrashers In Action At Home

Thrashers In Action At Home

The South Burnett Thrashers rugby union team will be hosting another home game in Kingaroy this Saturday, their second last for the season.

Wind Farm Updates On Monday

Wind Farm Updates On Monday

RES – the company developing the proposed Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot – will be holding two more public information sessions next week.

Wondai Pauses To Remember

Wondai Pauses To Remember

Her Excellency Governor Jeannette Young PSM was the special guest at this year’s Reserve Forces Day commemoration in Wondai on Sunday.