TRC Grants To Open
Community groups and sporting clubs across the Toowoomba region have been encouraged to apply for funding for projects through the TRC.
MP Slams Funding Delay
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien says the Federal Government has refused to confirm if promised Council roads and infrastructure funding will be allocated.
Pilot To Share Experiences
Royal Flying Doctor senior base pilot Nick Tully will be the special guest speaker at a fundraising afternoon tea in Kingaroy on February 12.
Email Scammer Targets Council
South Burnett Regional Council issued an alert on Monday after a Council email account appeared to have been compromised by a hacker.
Woman Bitten By Snake
An elderly woman was taken to Kingaroy Hospital for treatment after she was bitten by a snake at Wattle Grove on Monday morning.
Triple Success For Vikings
The Tingoora Vikings had a lot to celebrate last Saturday … the fact they’re holding down the top spot on the local cricket ladder, a victory over Kingaroy Services Blue and the grand “re-opening” of their new cricket pitch.
Arts Are Also Part Of The Story
“Reflect, Respect, Celebrate” – the slogan for this year’s Australia’s Day – was also the theme for a unique art day organised by the Wondai Art Gallery.
More Than 200 Deaths In 2023
A total of 202 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland since the beginning of 2023.
Petition Targets Power Line Plan
A Widgee landholder concerned about Powerlink’s proposed transmission line routes for the Borumba Dam pumped hydro scheme has organised an E-Petition to State Parliament.
Seven Become New Citizens
Seven South Burnett residents became Australian citizens during Kingaroy’s Australia Day activities on Thursday.
Driver Injured By Cow
A man was airlifted to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital after his vehicle struck a cow on the D’Aguilar Highway.
Rachael Wins Resilience Award
Tansey resident Rachael Lehmann has been presented with the inaugural Australia Day “Resilience Award” from Gympie Regional Council for her work during the region’s flood recovery efforts last year.
Varroa Mite Restrictions Relax
Beekeepers can now apply for a permit to move European honey bees and other related materials into Queensland from the NSW General Emergency Zone (GEZ) after this area was declared free of varroa mites.
What’s Happening On Australia Day
If you’re wondering what to do on the Australia Day public holiday this week, there’s heaps of activities happening around the region … from rolling pin throwing to jelly wrestling and everything in between.
Spinners Bring Home Gold
Two South Burnett players were part of a team which brought home a gold medal at the recent Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball T23 tournament.
All Set For Dinner Under The Stars
Tickets have now gone on sale for the third annual “Dinner Under The Stars” in Kingaroy, a major fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 20s was taken to Kingaroy Hospital with back pain after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway at Crawford on Tuesday night.
Facebook Reply Ruled ‘Misconduct’
A misconduct hearing against a Gympie councillor has shone more light on the sudden departure of Gympie Regional Council CEO Shane Gray.
Free Forum For Local Leaders
Regional leaders from across the Wide Bay-Burnett have been invited to take part in a free Future Forum in Bundaberg next month.
Funding Boost For Agritourism
Firebreak Farm at Neumgna is one of 12 farming businesses across Queensland which have secured a State Government Agritourism Business Grant.
