Bridges Stripped Of Funding
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is angry future funding has been removed from one of the South Burnett’s worst bridges, GS Bond Bridge on Chinchilla-Wondai Road.
Georgie Dons Lilac For A Cause
If you spot Durong grazier Georgie Somerset wearing lilac these days, it’s because she’s become a “shirt ambassador” to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.
ACCC Cracks Down On Quads
Almost 20 per cent of quad bikes assessed at dealerships across Australia were not compliant with the first stage of the new national safety standard that came into force last October.
Applications Open For Rural Awards
Applications are now open for the 2022 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Awards.
Two-Week Pause On Border Passes
Queensland police have warned that changes to the hotel quarantine system have been implemented for anyone travelling into Queensland from hotspot locations in Australia.
Scammers Target Ergon Jobseekers
Ergon Energy has warned that scammers are trying to rip off jobseekers with fake offers of jobs at the corporation.
What Wellcamp Means To Us
What does the Wellcamp quarantine facility announcement this week mean for the South Burnett?
Work Starts On Quarantine Facility
Preliminary earthwork has already begun at the site of Queensland’s new quarantine facility near Wellcamp Airport.
Council Backpedals On Hivesville Plan
A plan by the Hivesville Progress Association to redevelop the village’s disused railway yards has been questioned by two South Burnett councillors who believe the group may not have met since February.
Online Games Help Sick Kids
Do you reckon you know your Marvel super heroes and the universe they populate? Then this could be the fun fundraiser for you!
Magpie Relocation Plan Axed
A plan to “re-home” 20 of the region’s most aggressive magpies has failed to win the support of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Police Link Three Incidents
Kingaroy police are investigating three property-related offences which occurred on Saturday which they believe were committed by the same person.
Bursary Catalyst For Melina’s Career
A Nanango woman who recently re-entered the workforce after an eight-year break has had her career ambitions kickstarted thanks to a $1000 bursary from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Garden Club Elects 2021-22 Executive
Members of the Wondai and District Garden Club met in the Wondai RSL Meeting Room on August 13 for the group’s 2021 Annual General Meeting.
Comedy Skills Coming To Nanango
Did you hear the one about the comedy workshop? It’s going to be heaps of fun and will be coming to Nanango in less than a month!
Two Big Events For Music Lovers
The South Burnett Community Orchestra is planning a musical extravaganza at Kingaroy Town Hall next month.
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.
