$300m To Build Pipeline
The State Government has confirmed funding to construct the controversial Wivenhoe Dam to Warwick pipeline – with offshoots to provide water to Nobby, Clifton, Greenmount and Cambooya.
Toowoomba Rates Rise 2.5pc
Toowoomba region households will face an average increase of $81 a year in Council rates and charges after TRC handed down its 2022-23 Budget on Monday.
Big Week For League Lovers
The big rugby league story this week, of course, was the sensational win by Queensland over NSW on Wednesday night … and Selwyn Cobbo’s stunning debut for the Maroons.
Hugh’s Footsteps Echo Across Time
A former 4SB radio announcer – and State Government speechwriter – has retraced his grandfather’s footsteps by walking 275km from Purga to Murgon.
Council Mourns Senior Manager
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has lost one of its senior staff members with the recent death of Darren Lonergan.
Chance To Share Your Story
Have you had a good experience at a local hospital? Or perhaps something could be improved?
TRC Grants Move Online
Toowoomba Regional Council has moved applications for its community support grants online.
Council Delays Birt Road Decision
Birt Road residents in Kingaroy are unlikely to get part of their street sealed in the coming year, despite on-site meetings and lodging a petition
Green Light For Jubilee Trees
The South Burnett is going to look a bit greener thanks to a Federal Government program to “plant trees for the Queen’s Jubilee”.
Time’s Running Out To Enter Comp
Hey kids! Time is running out if you want to enter this year’s Farm Safety calendar competition.
How To Plan An Arts Project …
Interested in developing a community arts project for your town? Then this workshop brought by the team behind the Blackbutt Avocado Festival is for you!
‘Fiddler’ Production Has Everything
What do fifty people in a tin shed in Kingaroy have to do with Ukraine in 1905?
Council Trials Footpath Cleaners
South Burnett Regional Council is trialling specialist equipment to help keep the footpaths clean in Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy, Nanango, Blackbutt and Proston.
Creek Crossing Closed On Trail
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the rail trail between Murgon and Goomeri has been temporarily closed at the creek crossing.
Solar Farm To Start In August
Work on building the South Burnett’s first solar farm is expected to begin in August, and the project should become operational between March and June 2023 if work goes to plan.
Two Hurt In Highway Crash
A man and a woman aged in their 30s suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle rollover at Coolabunia in the early hours of Wednesday.
MP Renews Nuclear Push
Deputy Opposition Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has renewed a push for nuclear energy to become part of Australia’s future.
David’s Back In South Burnett
There’s a new face at the Kingaroy Fire Station … former Blackbutt boy David Triscaru has joined the team.
Councillors Knock Back Pay Rise
South Burnett councillors have turned down a 2 per cent pay rise to keep faith with local residents.
New Hendra Variant Confirmed
Horse owners and veterinarians are being reminded to vaccinate horse against the Hendra disease following confirmation of a new variant of the virus.
