Deadline Looms For Draft Plan
SBRC has reminded residents there is just one week left to have a say on the draft 2021-26 Regional Development Strategy.
NT Hotspot Added To List
Queensland Health has added Alice Springs to a growing number of declared COVID-19 hotspots.
Feedback Sought On Dairy Code
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is inviting dairy farmers to have their say on the Dairy Code of Conduct.
Tender Plan For Yarraman Project
Plans for an upgraded waste management facility at Yarraman have moved to the next stage following the approval of the Development Application for the facility.
Relief As Hostel Funding Approved
Urgent pleas for funding to provide 24-hour supervision at a vital youth hostel in Kingaroy have paid off, with the State Government this week confirming two years of financial support.
Wages Rise From July 1
The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded employers the national minimum wage has increased to $20.33 per hour (up from $19.84) or $772.60 per week (up from $753.80) from Thursday.
Alan’s Memory Will Live On
The memory of one of Nanango’s favourite residents will live on thanks to the renaming of the sports fields in Burnett Street.
High Cost Of Complaints Revealed
South Burnett Regional Council could “easily” spend $20,000 each time it hired an external investigator to consider complaints from the public, a report from a State Parliamentary Committee has revealed.
Gympie Rates Rise 3.2pc
Gympie Regional Council ratepayers will face a 3.2 per cent increase in their rates bills after the Council handed down its $157.66 million 2021-22 Budget on Wednesday.
Man Charged, Motorbike Seized
Police have seized a black Yamaha motorcycle and arrested a man after searching a Kingaroy home on Wednesday.
Land Rent Payments Deferred
More than 8000 Queensland land lessees in drought-declared areas will receive a 12-month deferral on paying their annual land rent.
Speed Limit On Bridge Cut
The speed limit on an 85-year-old bridge on Kilkivan-Tansey Road has been reduced to 60km/h – and traffic reduced to one lane – to ensure motorists’ safety.
Driver Flees After Crash
Police are searching for the male driver of a maroon Holden Captiva who fled the scene of a collision at Chelmsford on Monday.
Aust Post Extends Banking Service
Australia Post has announced agreements with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and NAB to offer banking services in post offices nationally for the next decade.
Warm Wondai Welcome For Runners
Grey skies and the ever-present threat of rain didn’t dampen any enthusiasm at the annual Wondai Country Running Festival at the weekend.
Students Narrowly Avoid Lockdown
The latest round of lockdowns in Brisbane and surrounding council areas has had a knock-on effect in the South Burnett.
You Say Goodbye …
A special morning tea was held at the Kingaroy Ambulance Station on Tuesday morning to farewell one paramedic and welcome a recent arrival.
Three-Day Lockdown Explained
Eleven council areas in south-east Queensland – plus two in North Queensland – will go into a three-day COVID-19 lockdown from 6:00pm on Tuesday.
Do You Recognise This Motorbike?
Does anyone recognise this motorbike or the rider? Then Kingaroy Police would like to hear from you …
Big Crowd Honours Josie’s Memory
Kumbia Hall was packed last Thursday morning for a morning tea with a difference.
