Council Briefed On Solar Farm Plan
South Burnett councillors have been briefed on a proposed 250-275MW solar farm which proponents hope to build north of Blackbutt.
More Aussies Using Ice: Data
More Australians are using methylamphetamine in both regional areas and cities, according to the latest national wastewater data.
TRC Starts $200m Dam Project
Toowoomba Regional Council has begun the process for the $200 million upgrades of Cressbrook and Cooby dams, part of controversial spillway safety upgrades forced on local councils by the State Government.
New Life For Old School
About 100 people turned out at Heritage House in Yarraman recently to watch the official opening of the refurbished Rocky Hill State School building.
Old Friends Gather At Castra Reunion
Thirty current and former staff of Murgon’s Castra retirement home got together for a reunion lunch at the Murgon Services Club recently to renew old friendships and recall the facility’s history.
Young Artist’s Work On Calendar
Every year hundreds of young schoolchildren from across Queensland send in their drawings in the hope they will be featured on WorkSafe Qld’s annual Farm Safety calendar.
Council Starts Budget Talks
South Burnett councillors and staff are putting an unprecedented nine months’ work into preparing the region’s 2023-24 Budget in a bid to deliver the best possible outcome for residents.
TRC Offers $2500 Youth Grants
Applications are closing soon for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of youth grants.
Diesel To Continue Rising: RACQ
The RACQ has told motorists to blame international factors, rather than overcharging, for the current high price of diesel fuel.
Push To Form Local Pest Groups
South Burnett Regional Council will be the lead agency in a new co-ordinated program across the Burnett and Gympie regions targeting feral pests and invasive weeds.
New Faces Join TSBE Board
Five Board members took their place at the table for the first time at the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) AGM.
Red Earth Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2023 Red Earth Community Leadership Program with experienced and aspiring leaders from both the South and North Burnett regions encouraged to apply.
Free Guide For Year 12s
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released a School Leavers’ Guide for Year 12 students as they prepare for life after high school.
Littleproud Slams BBRF Axing
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has slammed a Federal Government decision to axe Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
20 Deaths Added To COVID-19 Toll
Another 20 deaths were added to Queensland’s official COVID-19 toll on Friday, taking the total number of fatalities since the pandemic began to 2256.
Researchers Fear JEV Outbreak
Researchers are concerned about the potential for a major outbreak of Japanese encephalitis virus in Australia this summer.
Change To Speed Up Social Housing
The State Government has made changes to fast-track planning approvals for community, social and affordable housing.
AgForce Seeks Input On Pledge
AgForce is seeking to be included in discussions around Australia’s commitment to the Global Methane Pledge.
Fee Incentive To Join Police
Prospective police recruits will temporarily have their entry exam fee waived in a State Government bid to encourage enrolment.
Nurses Sign Up For 12 Months
Two nurses from the Rural Generalist Registered Nurse Program are joining the staff at Kingaroy Hospital.
