Internet Superhighway Hits A Pothole
South Burnett Regional Council will seek Federal Government funding for its plan to bring super-fast broadband to the South Burnett after the State Government failed to back the project.
Unusual Art Fills Gallery
A chance meeting at the Wondai Garden Expo last year has led to an unusual exhibition this month at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery.
$3m Project To Assess Water Options
The State Government’s promised Bundaberg and Burnett Regional Water Assessment – which includes water supply options for the South and North Burnett – will begin this week.
Child Sex Charges Dropped
Historical child sex charges laid against an 80-year-old former Queensland MP were dropped by prosecutors in December, it was revealed this week.
JEV In Second Piggery
Biosecurity Queensland is urging pig owners to be on the alert after Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) was confirmed at a second piggery in Queensland.
Main CBD Intersection To Close
Motorists will face more disruptions in the Kingaroy CBD over the next few weeks when the Haly / Kingaroy street intersection closes as part of the KTP.
Incentives To Get Soil Tested
The Federal Government is providing $54.4 million over two years to support farmers and land managers to access low-cost soil sampling and testing in exchange for sharing their data under the Pilot Soil Monitoring and Incentives Program.
Australia Losing ‘Free Trade’ Lead
Australia will need to find new ways to gain a competitive advantage with its agricultural exports as more countries enter free trade agreements, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has warned.
Man Bitten By Snake
A man aged in his 60s was assessed by paramedics after being bitten by a snake on Tuesday night.
Truckie Charged With Drug Driving
A truck driver will appear in court charged with drug offences after his rig was pulled over by police in Kingaroy last week.
RDA Seeks South Burnett Member
Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDA) is seeking a volunteer committee member from the South Burnett.
Dolphins Make A Splash In Kingaroy
Dolphins officials who dropped into help at junior rugby league skills training in Kingaroy at the weekend were impressed with the roll-up … more than 60 young players!
Pension, JobSeeker Boost Coming
Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payments are rising from Sunday (March 20).
Speed Limit Drops To 80km/h
The speed limit on the western end of Taylors Road in Kingaroy will be lowered to 80km/h in a bid to improve safety.
Council Pushes For New Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging the State Government to reconsider the construction of a dam on Emu Creek.
Asbestos Warning For Beekeepers
Beekeepers and importers of beekeeping equipment have been been warned about the presence of dangerous asbestos fibres in many imported bee smokers.
Murgon Celebrates Local Excellence
A small thing like a worldwide pandemic can’t stop Murgon from stopping to honour its finest citizens in true blue Australia Day style.
Reunion Marks 50th Anniversary
Almost 40 current and former Murgon Hospital staff got together at the Murgon Services Club recently for a reunion lunch to mark the hospital’s 50th anniversary.
‘Truths’ Aired At Health Forum
The newly formed Cherbourg Health Council Forum met for the first time last week to discuss community concerns about the provision of health services in the town.
Bunyas Art Coming To Wondai
Western Downs Regional Council’s first ever touring art exhibition will be hopping over the border into the South Burnett later this year.
