Busy Month Of Roadworks Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council’s Works Department has a busy month of roadworks scheduled for the region.
Qld Alert After Victorian Cases
Anyone who has visited the Greater Melbourne area from January 29 has been urged to come forward and get tested for COVID-19.
Wine And Food Festival Cancelled
The South Burnett’s Wine and Food In The Park Festival will not be held this year.
Urgent Plea For Homeless Help
The South Burnett’s only emergency accommodation for young people could close if a request for $150,000 in funding from the State Government is not approved urgently.
Pool To Close For Renovations
Renovations at the South Burnett Aquatic Centre at Nanango will mean the pool will be closed for about six weeks from February 28.
Entries Open For Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards, where Queenslanders are being encouraged to recognise outstanding efforts to foster a more inclusive Queensland on the road to reconciliation.
Abelee Picked For All Stars
Former Murgon Mustang – and briefly a Kingaroy Red Ant – Abelee Stanley has been selected to play for the Indigenous All Stars against the Maori All Stars on February 20.
Higher Profile For Water Restrictions
Current water restriction levels will get more exposure next year if the South Burnett Regional Council presses ahead with a plan to raise their profile.
SBRC Considers Partial Road Sealing
South Burnett Regional Council will explore the possibility of sealing part of a dirt road at Glan Devon to protect its residents from dust problems.
Woman Charged With Assault
A 27-year-old Kingaroy woman has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and trespassing after an alleged incident at a house in Fisher Street, Kingaroy, on Sunday afternoon.
Council To Approve New Street Signs
The South Burnett Regional Council appears certain to approve new designs for street signs later this month.
High Court Allows Acland Appeal
The High Court has allowed an appeal by the action group opposed to expansion of the New Acland Coal mine, sending the original application back to the Land Court .
Invitation To Cherbourg Parents
Cherbourg parents and care-givers have been invited to take part in a free “positive parenting” program next week which aims to build on the strengths and resilience of the community.
MP Discusses $3m Study
Toowoomba Council representatives met Water Minister Glenn Butcher on Tuesday to discuss the State Government’s $3 million water study for the Southern and Darling Downs regions.
January Joy For Burnett Players
Trainers Lindsay Anderson, Glenn Richardson, Barry Phillips and Kym Afford have already saddled winners in 2021.
ATO Reminder About JobMaker
The Australian Taxation Office has reminded employers they could receive payments of up to $10,400 for each eligible extra employee they hire as part of the Federal Government’s JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme.
Driver Dies In Truck Rollover
A 50-year-old Glenwood man died when his semi-trailer carrying woodchips rolled down a steep embankment west of Imbil on Monday afternoon.
Men’s Shed Bounces Back After Fire
Nanango Men’s Shed members have huge plans for their new building, but it’s also going to be a big project which will keep them busy for months!
Apply Now For Youth Parliament
Young people from the Nanango Electorate are being encouraged to apply to become the Youth Member for Nanango at the upcoming 2021 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.
Strong Start For 2021 Cattle Sales
The Special Store Sale at Coolabunia on January 28 drew a yarding of 1000 head.
