‘Business As Usual’ For KCCI
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will retain its 2021 leadership team for another year.
Men’s Shed Finally Opens
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated members of the Kilkivan Veteran’s and Community Men’s Shed for their perseverance and determination with the long-awaited opening of their new facility this week.
Feedback Sought On Power Costs
The Queensland Competition Authority published a consultation paper on Friday seeking feedback on regulated electricity prices in regional Queensland for FY2022-23.
Council Renews CEO’s Contract
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt has had his contract renewed for another four years.
Acland Gets Tick From Land Court
The Land Court of Queensland has recommended that mining leases for the New Acland Mine Stage 3 coal mine expansion be granted, subject to several conditions.
Watch Out For Weeds
Landholders are being urged by Toowoomba Regional Council to remain vigilant for outbreaks of invasive weeds following recent widespread rain.
‘No Data’ On Need For Pain Clinic
There is no data available on the number of referrals from the South Burnett to specialist pain clinics, Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has admitted.
Bogged Car Sparks Fire
A bogged vehicle sparked a grass fire along the Bunya Highway near the Stuart River on Friday morning.
It’s Business As Usual At Hustons
It’s business as usual at Huston Motors in Kingaroy despite a recent change in ownership.
Push For SB Pain Clinic
An official E-petition has been lodged with State Parliament pressing for the establishment of a pain clinic in the South Burnett.
Market Remains Fully Firm
Agents yarded 247 head over the scales along with 40 PTIC heifers and 19 cows and calves at the SBLX Prime Sale open auction in Murgon on Tuesday (December 14).
Mayor Slams COVID ‘Misinformation’
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has criticised people spreading misinformation about Council’s role in the COVID-19 public health directions which come into force on Friday.
Dairy Grants Now Open
Applications for grants under Round 2 of the Woolworths Dairy Innovation Fund are now open.
Council Gifts Land For Housing
South Burnett Regional Council will donate four Kingaroy building blocks to Regional Housing Limited to help build more social housing in the region.
22 New COVID Cases In Qld
There were 22 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Queensland on Thursday, including 18 people who have been infectious in the community.
Somerset Wins Under Grants Review
Somerset Regional Council has been one of the winners under the Queensland Local Government Grants Commission (QLGGC) review.
Santa Finds A Home In Kingaroy
It’s now Kingaroy’s turn to host a “Santa Claus Lane”, thanks to the efforts of residents in Rosella Parade.
Businesses Share Santa’s Magic
The winners of the inaugural “Santa’s Workshop” – aimed at enticing businesses to fill their windows with Christmas magic – were announced by South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt on Wednesday.
Travel Bans Lift For Farm Workers
Eligible visa holders who are fully vaccinated no longer require a travel exemption from the Commissioner of the Australian Border Force to travel to Australia.
Council Angered By Grants Cut
Local Government Minister Steven Miles should “get off his backside” and fix a funding cut which could force the South Burnett Regional Council to lift rates by 5 per cent next year.
