$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.
Duo Trailblazes Jobs Program
Two young people from Mongolia are spearheading a potential new source of labour for Australian farmers.
Kumbia Celebrates Its Heritage
Kumbia residents celebrated history, agriculture, community – and Father’s Day – at the inaugural Kumbia Country Festival on Sunday.
Two Drivers Charged
Two motorists have been charged with unlicensed driving after separate incidents in Wondai.
New Mental Health Service Available
South Burnett and Cherbourg residents can now access a new telephone and online service to provide support for complex mental health conditions and trauma.
Anne Makes Woodchopping History
Blackbutt has a proud history of producing champion axemen … but now a woman has added her name to the town’s record books!
$25,000-Plus Effort By Cyclists
The 2022 Ride For Relay looks set to raise at least $25,000 for the South Burnett’s Relay For Life fundraising campaign for Cancer Council Queensland.
Free Mental First Aid Course
A Youth Mental Health First Aid course for parents and carers will be offered by Darling Downs Health at the Barambah Youth Hub in Gore Street, Murgon, next month.
Sale Proves ‘Mud Brings Money’
The old saying that ‘mud brings money’ turned out to be true at Saturday’s Bunya Droughtmaster Bull Sale.
Nanango Man Killed In Ukraine
An East Nanango family is mourning the death of their son, killed late last month by Russian forces in Ukraine.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people were assessed by QAS paramedics after a single-vehicle crash in Wattle Camp on Saturday night.
