Council To Review Grass Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its policy on overgrown allotments to consider whether it should be expanded to include some rural residential lots.
New-Look Reef’n’Beef Sparkles
The new-look Reef’n’Beef, hosted by the Coolabunia State School P&C, has lived up to the high standards set by its popular predecessor at Ironpot Hall.
Common Cough Medicines Recalled
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has cancelled the registration of some common cough medicines after an investigation into suspected life-threatening allergic reactions during surgery.
Draft Powerline Maps Out Soon
Powerlink plans to release the recommended transmission line routes for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project on April 27.
Darts Change Hits Bullseye
Darts clubs in Queensland are celebrating after the State Government finally recognised the activity as an official sport.
Certificates To Salute Service
Defence force veterans who served overseas from World War II onwards – and people who served on the home front during the World War II – have been invited to apply for a Certificate of Appreciation from the Federal Government.
MP Questions Highway Date
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to Transport Minister Mark Bailey to find out when the New England Highway roadworks between Cooyar and Coalbank will eventually be finished.
Swickers Fined $25,000
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd has been fined $25,000 in Kingaroy Magistrates Court for breaching the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
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.
