Rail Trail Users Reject Sub-Lease Plea
Farmers who want to sub-lease rail corridor land between Murgon and Proston should pay for it, according to the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association.
Ex-Mayor: Hard Decisions Ahead
Former mayor Keith Campbell has quizzed current mayor Brett Otto over the South Burnett’s finances and the recent decision not to call in outside consultants to cast “fresh eyes” over Council’s balance sheet.
Classmates Swap Memories
Former Wondai State School students gathered together for a special reunion and dinner recently to mark 37 years since they left the school.
Reef Regs Update In June
South Burnett farmers will get the opportunity to find out more about the new Barrier Reef Protection cropping laws at a State Government update in Kingaroy on June 2.
Lepto Rise Linked To Mice
South Burnett residents have been reminded of the potential dangers of leptospirosis after an increase in cases in the Darling Downs Health area this year.
Clovely Closes City Cellar Door
Clovely Estate has announced they will close their Brisbane cellar door to increase the company’s focus on the South Burnett.
Spillway Costs Threaten TRC Budget
The cost of upgrading spillways and flood crest levels at Cressbrook and Cooby dams is so extreme it could damage Toowoomba Regional Council’s credit rating with Queensland Treasury, the Council has warned.
AFL Back At Lyle Vidler!
Aussie Rules fans should be happy … the South Burnett Saints’ first home games of 2021 have finally arrived!
Tommy Stars In Under 14s
Kingaroy proved too strong for Nanango in the Under 14s rugby league game played at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Tragedy Gives Teenagers A Choice
In December 2012, a motor vehicle crash on the M1 Motorway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast claimed five young lives and orphaned a 15-month-old toddler.
Native Title Meetings In June
Two meetings will be held in Gayndah on June 6 in a bid to further advance the decades-long process by Wakka Wakka native title claimants to gain legal recognition.
Speedway ‘Disappointed’
The South Burnett Speedway Club has responded to criticism on social media of the show society’s decision to drop speedway from the 2022 show program.
Jordy Enjoys A Big Day Of Racing
The Kingaroy Bees junior motorcycle speedway club received many pats on the back from parents after its recent Barry Stead Memorial Race Day held recently in Kingaroy.
ATO Warning On Phishing Scam
The Australian Taxation Office and Services Australia are warning the community about a new email impersonation scam that is doing the rounds.
Bat Tests Positive To Deadly Disease
The Darling Downs Public Health Unit has confirmed that a little red flying fox recovered from a residence in Warwick has tested positive for Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV).
$2m Push For Farm Tourism
An authentic taste of farm life is on the holiday menu for Queensland tourists with the launch of a $2 million campaign to attract visitors to farms and help farmers diversify their incomes.
Anzac Day Across South Burnett
I was honoured to attend four Anzac Day Services this year across the Nanango Electorate – Kilcoy Dawn Service, Yarraman Graveside Service, Nanango and Esk.
Making Money At Burrandowan
Racing industry participants have more cash-paved pathways than usual at Burrandowan on Saturday.
Full Fields For Burrandowan Races
The Burrandowan Picnic Race Club will be holding its annual race meeting at the Burrandowan Racecourse, 66km west of Kingaroy on Saturday (May 8).
Farmers Seek To Lease Rail Land
Farmers along the Murgon-Proston rail corridor have asked the South Burnett Regional Council to grant them a 17-year sub-lease to prevent a rail trail being built between Hivesville and Proston for a generation.
