‘Budget Repair’ Consultant Called In
South Burnett Regional Council will face a deficit of $4.65 million this year and could face an even higher deficit next year unless it undertakes urgent budget repairs.
Three Big Days At Proston
The Golden Spurs campdraft, held at Proston Showgrounds at the weekend, was one of the biggest yet according to organisers.
Concert Will Feature Opera, Country
South Burnett residents will be able to enjoy a rare mix of opera and country music in June this year.
Forum Targets Broadacre Farmers
Broadacre cropping growers in the South Burnett have been invited to attend a special all-day forum being organised by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries in Kingaroy next Thursday.
Anzac Change Sparks Debate
A change to the planned route of the Anzac Day March in Kumbia on Sunday morning has sparked some heated exchanges on social media.
More Coffees With Cops Coming Up
Two special “Coffee With A Cop” mornings will be held soon in the South Burnett.
Urgent Repairs To Toilets
South Burnett Regional Council has closed the toilets and showers at First Settlers Memorial Park in Benarkin for urgent repairs.
Four More Complaints Dismissed
The Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) has dismissed four more complaints lodged against South Burnett councillors.
Peak Bodies Fear More Rate Rises
Three peak industry groups have joined forces to welcome an assurance by the State Government it can use existing powers under the Local Government Act to defend their industries from “unfair and inequitable” Council rate increases.
Expo Returns With A Burst
Gardeners – obviously suffering Garden Expo withdrawals! – were keen to head back to Wondai at the weekend to make up for lost time.
Survivor Star At Mayor’s Breakfast
Former professional cricketer and reality TV star Lee Carseldine will be the special guest speaker at the upcoming South Burnett Mayor’s Community Charity Breakfast.
BIEDO Farewells CEO
Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation chief executive officer Kristy Frahm has resigned to take up a role with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.
Jeremy’s A Winner For Rotary
The lucky winner of the recent Kingaroy Rotary car raffle drove away in his new Mitsubishi Mirage on Saturday morning.
Mayor Clears Div 6 Councillor
South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen has been cleared of an allegation he engaged in inappropriate conduct.
Entries Open For Safety Calendar
South Burnett primary school children have been invited again to take part in the State Government’s annual Farm Safety calendar competition.
Baiting Program Set To Continue
Co-ordinated 1080 baiting campaigns will continue to run in the South Burnett for at least the next three years.
Countdown Begins To Kingaroy Show
Preparations are gearing up for the 2021 Kingaroy Show with the sashing of Miss Showgirl and the Rural Ambassador on Friday night.
Kingaroy Red Ants Score At Home
Two QRL junior games – and an A Grade double header – attracted a good crowd of rugby league fans to T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Dinner Flies High For LifeFlight
Kingaroy Men’s Shed members are feeling chuffed after their recent “Dinner Under The Stars” raised several thousand dollars for the LifeFlight Foundation.
Appeal Lodged Against Logo
The Australian Dairy Products Federation (ADPF) has lodged an application with the Australian Competition Tribunal challenging the approval of the “Fair Go Dairy” scheme.
