Businesses Urged To Lobby MPs
The sombre facts about domestic violence in the local community and the demand for mental health services were highlighted at the latest KCCI meet’n’greet.
Mayor Plans Community ‘Catch-Ups’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has scheduled a series of “community catch-ups” over the next six months to provide an opportunity for residents to speak to him.
PLAYfest Serves Up Theatre Feast
Nanango was the place to be for theatre lovers last weekend when the Nanango Theatre Company staged its inaugural Heritage NananGO PLAYfest.
Kingaroy Students Score Ekka Wins
Kingaroy State School’s students started busily drawing, printing, writing, crafting, designing and sewing when they came back from their winter vacation, creating entries for this year’s Education On Show competition.
Every Painting Tells A Story
Artist Niketa Law’s third exhibition at the Kingaroy Art Gallery highlights the way her art has been evolving over the years.
Champs Defend Their State Title
The rain on Saturday tested the organisers of the State Titles raced at the Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway track at the weekend.
Celebrity Chef Will Avo Go
A celebrity chef who first rose to popularity on the TV show Ready Steady Cook will be a new face at this year’s Blackbutt Avocado Festival.
Thank You BlazeAid!
The BlazeAid volunteers who have been working on South Burnett properties since February this year have now packed up camp and left Murgon.
Rugby League Looks Back On 2022
South Burnett Rugby League’s night of nights attracted a big crowd to Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday night.
Dob In A Dangerous Road
The RACQ is calling on motorists throughout Queensland to dob in roads that urgently need upgrades.
$1m To Improve QCWA Halls
The State Government has begun preliminary discussions with the Queensland Country Women’s Association to facilitate a $1 million investment in the organisation’s halls across the State.
Man Killed While Jogging
Police are investigating the death of a jogger struck by a passing vehicle at Nanango on Tuesday night.
Artists Stitch Up Exhibition
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery is hosting two high quality exhibitions in September, and neither has been seen in the region before.
Storms Leave $6.2m Repair Bill
Five wet weather events which hit the region between November and July have left the South Burnett Regional Council with a $6.2 million road repair bill.
Disaster Deadlines Extended
Primary producers and businesses affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth and last year’s November/December floods have been granted extra time to apply for Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants.
Survey Targets Parking, Smoking
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking feedback from Kingaroy CBD business owners and the broader community about parking and smoking in the Kingaroy CBD.
MP Requests Disaster Extension
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has urged the State Government to extend the deadlines for Disaster Assistance Grants.
Council Warning Over Pools
All swimming pools or spas that can hold 30cm or more of water – even temporary inflatable pools – must have a compliant swimming pool safety barrier in place at all times.
Yarraman Tip Blossoms For Spring
Yarraman’s Waste Management Facility was the runner-up in a recent Toowoomba Regional Council garden competition.
Farm Exports Tipped To Reach $70.3b
ABARES’ September quarter Agricultural Commodities Report has predicted agricultural export earnings will climb to a record $70.3 billion for 2022-23, almost 50 per cent more than 10 years ago, even after accounting for inflation.
