Councillors Split Over Pay Rise
After taking no wage rise at all last year, the majority of South Burnett councillors have agreed to accept a 4 per cent wage rise for the 2023-24 financial year.
Boondooma Fire Spread Quickly
A large fire burning in thick scrub at Boondooma required teams of firefighters, a grader and a bulldozer to bring under control on Sunday night.
Wrecking Ball Promised For Eyesore
Kingaroy’s biggest eyesore may soon be no more … the row of dilapidated buildings along the lower section of Kingaroy Street could soon be demolished.
Lodge Sale Helps Community Groups
Plans to develop community housing for elderly residents in the Kilkivan region have received a major boost, thanks to the Kilkivan Masonic Lodge.
Use State Forests, Urges Petition
An E-petition has been lodged with the State Government urging Powerlink to locate the South Burnett transmission lines for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project in State Forests rather than private land.
Bega Profits Slump
Bega Cheese has reported a slump in profits in its latest half-yearly financial reports despite an increase in revenue.
TRC Applies For Postal Vote
Toowoomba Regional Council will apply to have the March 2024 local government election conducted by postal ballot.
Murgon Powers To Victory
Murgon opener Jonathon Kapernick singlehandedly demolished Kingaroy Services Orange last Saturday in their clash at Taabinga State School.
Trio Cracks It At Championships
Three students from Kingaroy travelled to Clifton recently to take part in the Queensland Whipcracking Championships.
‘Smart Meter’ Roll Out Begins
Toowoomba Regional Council is about to start rolling out 22,000 smart water meters.
Juniors Ready For Pink Stumps Day
Kingaroy Junior Cricket is holding a Pink Stumps Day this Saturday to help raise funds for the McGrath Foundation.
Rural Lure For Med Students
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has called on governments to facilitate more regional and rural placements for medical school students to encourage future doctors to live and work outside major cities.
Drug Diversion Powers Expanded
Queensland police have been given new powers to deal with people found with small quantities of drugs.
New CEO At TSBE
Former executive manager of Advance Rockhampton, Greg Bowden, has been appointed CEO of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE).
Councils To Keep Stock Route Fees
Legislation passed by State Parliament on Thursday will allow local councils to retain more of their stock route fees revenue.
Wind Farm Project To Start Soon
Construction of the 42-turbine Stage 1 of the Wambo Wind Farm is expected to begin in April.
Mayor’s Vote Rejects 5G Tower
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto used his casting vote on Wednesday to knock back a proposal to build a Telstra 5G mobile phone tower on the outskirts of Kingaroy.
MP Queries Why Home Left Vacant
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says it is unacceptable a State Government-owned house in Nanango has remained empty during the housing crisis.
Union Calls For ‘Transition’ Support
The Mining and Energy Union has called on the Federal Government to urgently establish a federal Energy Transition Authority to help workers facing job losses when coal mines and coal-fired power stations close.
Miner To Drill Potential Gold Sites
Newly listed mineral exploration company SQX Resources Ltd has announced plans to explore potential copper and gold deposits north-east of Nanango.
