New Plan For Historic Ringsfield
Ringsfield House will be run by an Advisory Group until 2023 under a new plan proposed by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Probes Cleaning Contracts
The South Burnett Regional Council will conduct a cost-benefit analysis on cleaning the region’s 51 public toilets.
Local Schools Earn Grants
Taabinga State School P&C has been awarded $10,000 from the latest round of the “Strengthening Rural Communities” grants program.
What’s In A Name?
According to the Registrar of Racehorses, around 13,800 thoroughbreds are christened each year.
Toowoomba Taken Off List
Queensland Health has released an updated list of exposure sites linked to the latest COVID-19 case.
Woman Dies In Crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a 48-year-old woman died in a single-vehicle crash on the Moonie Highway on Wednesday morning.
Council Plans ‘Paperless’ Future
Most ratepayers could get their rates notices and other Council correspondence by email in the next few years as the South Burnett Regional Council pursues the ideal of becoming “paperless”.
Saleyards Runs At A Loss
A new report has disclosed that Coolabunia’s saleyards are now costing ratepayers between $120,000 and $150,000 a year.
Boost For Local Groups
South Burnett community groups will receive almost $393,000 under the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund scheme.
Caloundra Woman Tests Positive
Queensland Health issued a COVID-19 alert on Wednesday afternoon for several locations – including one in Toowoomba – after a 44-year-old woman tested positive for COVID-19 on the Sunshine Coast.
Road Upgrades Near Murgon High
South Burnett Regional Council began work on Monday on upgrades to the pedestrian crossings near Murgon State High School.
Helicopters To Check Powerlines
Maidenwell residents who spot low-flying helicopters over the next few months shouldn’t be alarmed … it’s just Powerlink carrying out more powerline inspections.
Winter Warmth At Kingaroy Gallery
Mulled wine and pumpkin soup … what better way to welcome in winter on a cool Kingaroy night?
Store Cattle Prices Stay Firm
Agents yarded 650 for the latest fortnightly sale in Murgon on Tuesday (June 8).
Ten Face Drug-Driving Charges
Nine people have been charged with drug-driving offences.
Quad Rider Injured
A man has been airlifted to hospital after the quad bike he was riding flipped and landed on him near Hivesville on Tuesday afternoon.
Drought Resilience Grants Open
Applications are now open for “Networks to Build Drought Resilience” grants, a joint program being delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Powerful Plan For Borumba Dam
The development of a pumped hydro power station at Borumba Dam, north-east of Jimna, has moved a step closer.
AgForce Backs Katter’s Reef Rollback
Lobby group AgForce Qld has repeated its call for a national “Office of Science Quality Assurance” to ensure that “outdated, flawed, non-peer-reviewed science and pressure from green groups” does not set government policy.
Big Roll-Up For Cycling Festival
Yarraman’s Finish Line Festival may become an annual event after its inaugural outing on Saturday drew a bumper roll-up of close to 1000 people.
