Murgon High’s $12m Project Unveiled
Work is expected to begin in October – or maybe even a bit sooner – on a stunning $12.65 million construction program at Murgon State High School.
Confused By COVID Business Grants?
BIEDO is offering local businesses interested in applying for the State Government’s special COVID-19 grants an opportunity for free one-on-one consultations.
Big Ideas Shared At Cherbourg
Ideas ranging from from plastic recycling to arts sales in Brisbane were discussed during the visit of Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur Leanne Kemp to Cherbourg on Friday.
Water Concerns Hosed Down
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has moved to hose down concerns Kingaroy is running out of water.
CTC ‘Slumber Party’ Raises Funds
If South Burnett CTC staff looked a little dozy on Friday it was nothing to worry about … they were just celebrating National Pyjama Day.
Generous Thank You To Orana
Staff at Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy have been working hard at the frontline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TRC Mayor Sees Bright Future
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio believes the long-term future for the Darling Downs is bright, despite the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Prices Soften Slightly In Murgon
More than 1100 cattle were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday (July 14) for the fortnightly liveweight sale.
Uni Installs Airbus Simulator
Aviation students at the University of Southern Queensland are about to take off in a new flight simulator being installed this week.
Saleyards Put Out To Tender
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for tenders for a new operator to take over ownership of the Coolabunia Saleyards.
JPs Happy To Be Back
The Queensland Justices Association’s South Burnett branch is happy to be back meeting after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Grants Open For Sports Clubs
State Government grants of up to $20,000 to support sporting clubs to buy equipment and carry out capital works opened on Thursday.
Record Missions For Choppers
Toowoomba is RACQ LifeFlight Rescue’s busiest community helicopter base, completing a record 669 missions during the past financial year.
Bill Targets ‘Dodgy’ Employers
A Bill to criminalise wage theft has been introduced into the State Parliament, targeting employers who commit serious and deliberate wage theft.
Beware Of Tractor Scams
Detectives are warning rural Queenslanders to remain vigilant about scams linked to fake online stores selling non-existent farm machinery and vehicles.
Police Committee Turns 30
The Kingaroy Community Police Consultative Committee marked its 30th anniversary last month, making it one of the longest-serving police liaison committees in Queensland.
Vision Loss Added To Parking Permits
Queenslanders with vision loss will be eligible for disability parking permits for the first time after the State Government passed major legislative reforms this week.
Nanango P&C Says Thanks
Noticed the electronic sign outside Nanango State School in Drayton Street?
What The Councillors Said
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto delivered the annual Budget Address ahead of the adoption of Council’s 2020-21 Budget on Wednesday morning.
Duff Calls For Standpipe Review
Councillor Kathy Duff has called for a review of standpipe water prices after the South Burnett Regional Council recently increased charges by almost 150 per cent.
