Dog Owners Risk Big Fines
A recent dog attack in Nanango and complaints about dog poo on footpaths has prompted South Burnett Regional Council to remind dog owners about their responsibilities.
Enjoying A Cuppa With A Copper
The popular “Coffee With A Cop” morning returned to Kingaroy on Friday morning after an enforced layoff due to COVID restrictions.
KTP Moves Along Alford St
The Alford and Glendon Street roundabout in Kingaroy will be closed for 24 hours on Monday as part of the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP).
Pressure Grows On Reef Regs
Pressure on the State Government to remove the Burnett catchment from Barrier Reef protection regulations is growing in the wake of a large meeting of producers held in Kingaroy this month.
Old Hospital About To Disappear
The demolition of the old Kingaroy Hospital building is about to start.
Man Impaled On Reo Bar
A man has been airlifted to hospital after his leg became impaled on a metal bar on Friday morning.
Nurunderi TAFE Seeks A ‘Yarn’
TAFE Queensland is holding a “yarning” session at the Nurunderi campus in Cherbourg next week to help plot the future direction of the facility.
Water Park Plan Shelved
Plans to seek funding for a new water park at Yallakool have been shelved after a feasibility study found the tourist park’s current infrastructure couldn’t support the project.
Music Talent On Show At Maidenwell
There’s a new venue for live music coming on stream at Maidenwell next month.
MP Quizzed Over Hospital Staff
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has quizzed the State Government over staffing levels at three South Burnett hospitals.
Two Workshops For Farmers
There are two rural workshops coming up in the South Burnett which may be of interest to local primary producers.
New Stage For Young Cricketers
The South Burnett’s young cricketers now have a special pitch to play on in Nanango, thanks to the support of Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Council Plans $300,000 Trailhead
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a $150,000 grant from the Federal Government to complete the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Council Aims To ‘Empower’ Irrigators
South Burnett Regional Council will facilitate the formation of “voluntary collaborative groups” of irrigators as part of the next stage of the Burnett Water Feasibility Study.
Qld Closes Border To NZ
Queensland will remove New Zealand as a “safe travel country” from Wednesday night (February 24).
Big Weekend For Campdrafters
Two big campdrafts were held in the South Burnett at the weekend, with both drawing strong nominations despite the clash of dates.
TRC To Trial ‘Smart Meters’
Toowoomba Regional Council is offering property owners across the region the chance to be the first to use new smart water meter technology.
Stanwell Looks For Green Options
Stanwell – the State Government-owned corporation which operates the Tarong power stations and Meandu Mine – is looking for renewable energy projects to invest in.
Own A Dog? Tell Ergon!
Two Queensland meter readers are recovering from serious injuries after being attacked by dogs on the loose.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman has been taken to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition after a collision at Silverleaf on Wednesday morning.
