SBRC Wants To Spend $5m More
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to spend an extra $5 million a year with local businesses,
Group Seeks Meeting Over Bike Trails
Bunya Mountains residents are seeking a meeting with Western Downs Regional Council over the development of mountain bike trails in the region.
Sales Boom Produces Rental Crisis
A real estate sales boom across the South Burnett may be good news for property owners but it is becoming increasingly bad news for renters.
Three Drivers Charged
Three people will face drug-driving charges after being stopped by Kingaroy police in separate incidents over the past few days.
Two Hurt in Highway Crash
Two people were transported to hospital after a vehicle pulling a caravan overturned on the D’Aguilar Highway on Monday afternoon.
SB Visitor Guide Being Prepared
A new regional tourism guide is currently being prepared to replace the South Burnett’s previous one, which is now almost out of stock.
New Visa To Lure Workers To Farms
The Federal Government has announced a new Australian Agriculture visa which aims to entice temporary farm workers to Australia with the promise of a future pathway to permanent residency.
Cameras To Monitor School Zones
The State Government has announced it will trial speed cameras in school zones and roadworks sites in an effort to reduce accidents.
Taxis Added To Check In App
The “Check In Qld” app will become compulsory for taxis, limousines and rideshare operators to display from next Monday (August 30).
League Upsets Ahead Of Final Round
Nanango will be hosting the last round of the South Burnett Rugby League competition this Saturday ahead of the finals series – and there will be a special treat for footy fans.
$1.6m For Wide Bay Highway
The Federal Government will be putting $1.6 million towards upgrades to the Wide Bay Highway.
Netballers Enjoy A Challenge
Kingaroy Netball Association hosted a massive mini-carnival last Sunday which involved about 220 young players.
Schulz Released On Bail
A woman charged with stalking a South Burnett councillor has been released on bail.
Winter Tourism Numbers Up
Tourism in the South Burnett has improved substantially during the past two years, according to a new report from Southern Queensland Country.
Missing Woman’s 4WD Found
Police investigating the disappearance of Amy Schulkins, 36, from the Caboolture area late last year have found a submerged vehicle.
Kumbia NHW Marks 30th Birthday
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch celebrated its birthday with a special dinner at Kumbia Hall last Saturday … exactly 30 years to the day since it began.
COVID Restrictions Ease
COVID-19 restrictions in 11 south-east Queensland council areas – Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Lockyer, Somerset, Logan, Redland, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Noosa and Scenic Rim – will ease at 4:00pm on Friday.
Dairy Farmer Fined $17,500
A Maclagan dairy farmer has been fined $17,500 after failing to comply with a notice issued under the Fair Work Act.
How To Break The Internet …
If you’d searched the web for references to Kingaroy singing teacher Julee-anne Bell last week, there would have been a few “hits”.
Former MP To Chair TSBE
Former State and Federal MP John McVeigh is taking over as chair of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE).
