Crop Netting Trial Expanded
More horticulture producers across Queensland will benefit from an expanded trial of the Federal Government’s Horticultural Netting Program, which offsets the cost of installing netting.
Council Urges Bali Travel Ban
South Burnett Regional Council will write to the Federal Government to request it temporarily suspend all travel to and from countries affected by foot and mouth disease.
29 Charged After Dual Operations
The closure of two police operations has resulted in 29 people being charged with 47 offences and 138 infringement notices issued.
Thrashers Pack In Celebrations
The South Burnett Thrashers have taken delivery of a scrum machine which should make their on-field performances this year in the Darling Downs rugby union competition even more devastating.
Blackbutt Water Is Safe: Council
South Burnett Regional Council has assured Blackbutt residents their water is safe to drink, despite current discolouration.
Omicron Hits First Nations Residents
More than 4400 First Nations residents in Queensland have contracted COVID-19 so far this month.
Is That A Pipe In Your Pants?
A man has been charged after he allegedly stuffed a turbo pipe down his pants in a Kingaroy auto parts store.
$663,000 Grant Funding For Council
South Burnett Regional Council has received more than $663,000 in grants from the State Government for three job-creation projects.
COVID Toll Rises To 67
Queensland Health has reported five more COVID-19 deaths in the Darling Downs Health region, taking the toll since the pandemic began to 67.
Council Inspects Saleyards Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has invested $150,000 in installing new water troughs and splityard gates at the Coolabunia Saleyards.
The Questions No One Asked
The South Burnett Regional Council’s 2022-23 Budget – handed down last Friday – was unusual in a couple of ways.
Businesses Urged To Pork Up
The KCCI is encouraging businesses in the Kingaroy CBD to let their imaginations run wild and share in the spirit of BaconFest by entering a street window competition.
Water Charges To Rise 60pc
South Burnett ratepayers connected to a town water supply scheme will be charged an extra 6 per cent a year for the next 10 years under a plan adopted by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Grants To Boost Local Groups
There have been some big winners in the local region from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants announced on Monday.
Obituary: Trevor Perrett 1941-2022
A funeral will be held on Friday in Kingaroy for former Member for Barambah, Trevor Perrett, who died in Redcliffe Hospital on Sunday.
TRC Calls Out To Youth
Nominations have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s 2023 Youth Leaders Program and young people from across the region – including Yarraman and Cooyar – have been encouraged to apply.
QRC Urges MPs To Stop Stalling
The Queensland Resources Council has called on the State Government to stop stalling and declare Stage 3 of the New Acland coal mine a “prescribed project”.
Stags Hobble Murgon Mustangs
Nanango Stags left Murgon shellshocked during the first 10 minutes of their A Grade rugby league clash at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy last Saturday, racking up two quick tries in super-quick time.
Councillor Explains Budget ‘No’ Vote
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has spoken out on social media to explain why she voted against the adoption of the Council’s 2022-23 Budget on Friday.
Behind The SBRC Budget …
How was the South Burnett’s 2022-23 Budget framed? Where did the money come from … and what is the outlook for the region’s finances?
