Ombudsman Takes Woolies To Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action in the Federal Court against Woolworths in relation to alleged major underpayments of managers across Australia.
Ekka Tickets Must Be Booked Online
Planning to go the Ekka this year? Be aware … tickets must be booked online first!
Workshop On ‘Smart Collars’
An on-farm workshop will be held in Murgon next month to allow dairy farmers to find out more about the digital activity monitoring program for cattle.
BIEDO To Host Ag Update
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging producers to attend a meeting next Tuesday (June 22) to find out more information about the new cropping regulations which came into effect on June 1.
Pilgrimage To Take ‘Star’ Back Home
A Brisbane man is inviting volunteers in the South Burnett to accompany the “Star Of Taroom” as it crosses the region on its journey back home to its traditional country.
Rebate To Offset Tariff Changes
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed an electricity rebate announced by the State Government to assist farmers transitioning to new retail tariffs but has suggested they speak to Ergon Energy before the July 1 implementation.
Keeping Josie’s Memory Alive
Kumbia’s “Birds Of A Feather” cancer fundraising group is determined the memory of the late Josie McConville is kept alive.
Bicycles Find New Homes
It’s taken almost three years but five community groups have finally been presented with pushbikes being held by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Toowoomba Rates Rise 2.5pc
Ratepayers in Yarraman and Cooyar will face a general rate increase of 2.5 per cent this year – the same as last year – after Toowoomba Regional Council handed down its 2021-22 Budget on Wednesday.
Qld Unveils New Border Rules
Anyone entering Queensland – from interstate or New Zealand – will need to make an online travel declaration from 1:00am on Saturday (June 19).
Kingaroy To Join ‘Super Highway’
Kingaroy is about to be connected to the State Government’s “Queensland Electric Super Highway” (QESH).
Qld Monitoring NSW COVID Cases
Queensland Health is closely monitoring the situation in NSW after four COVID-19 cases have been identified in Sydney.
Man Killed In Highway Crash
Police are investigating after a man died in a single-vehicle crash near Esk early on Thursday morning.
General Rates Tipped To Rise 1pc
South Burnett ratepayers can expect to face a 1 per cent rise in the general rate when the Council hands down its 2021-22 Budget.
Few Surprises For South Burnett
There’s not many surprises for the South Burnett in the Budget handed down on Tuesday by Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick.
Mayor Says Funding Is ‘First Step’
Mayor Brett Otto has welcomed the Budget announcement regarding funding availability for local water infrastructure.
MP Disappointed With Budget
Local MP Member Deb Frecklington is disappointed there’s not more in Tuesday’s State Budget to benefit the South Burnett.
New Servo Planned For Wondai
Wondai will get a new service station after the South Burnett Regional Council gave its support to the project at a committee meeting on Wednesday.
Feedback Sought On Highway
The State Government has invited feedback on the future of a section of the New England Highway just south of Toowoomba.
QFF ‘Underwhelmed’ By Budget
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation says it is “underwhelmed” by the 2021-22 State Budget which it says “appears to be all style and not enough substance”.
