Major Road Upgrades Under Way
The $24.5 million upgrade of the D’Aguilar Highway under way just outside Kingaroy is just one of several major road projects earmarked for the South Burnett.
New Rules Target Gel Blasters
New legislation affecting replica firearms – including gel blasters – came into force in Queensland on Monday (February 1).
Perth Declared COVID-19 Hotspot
Queensland Health has declared Perth and some surrounding areas a COVID-19 hotspot.
MP Queries Hospital Demolition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has sent a second letter to Health Minister Yvette D’Ath, querying what’s happening at the Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment.
Horse Shows Will Kick Off Year
The public have been invited to come along to watch some equestrian action and inspect the results of an Australia Day working bee at the South Burnett Western Performance Club grounds in Nanango.
Cracking Time At Australia Day
Australia Day events were held in towns across the South Burnett on Tuesday with the usual mix of bush poetry, brekkies, anthems, flags and snags.
Meet Our New Tourism Officer
The South Burnett’s new Tourism Officer is looking forward to the challenge of increasing the region’s visitor numbers over the next few years.
Alkaloids Charges Adjourned
Charges against Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd and the company’s former export manager, Christopher Kenneth Joyce, have been adjourned to March.
Contractors To Replace Roof
Contractors will begin work next month to replace the roof on the South Burnett Energy Centre in Henry Street, Nanango.
New Faces At St John’s
St John’s Lutheran School Kingaroy has hired several new teachers and extra support staff to keep pace with a surge in student enrolments.
$437,000 Boost For Local Groups
South Burnett community groups will receive more than $437,000 in funding from the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Hospitals Chosen As Vaccine ‘Hubs’
Six hospitals across Queensland will serve as the distribution hubs for the rollout of the Pfizer vaccine when it becomes available.
TRC Seeks Feedback On Libraries
Yarraman residents have been invited to provide feedback about their local library.
Qld Health ‘Cleaning, Fixing’ Damage
Darling Downs Health has responded to community concerns about stormwater leaks and the demolition process at the new $92.5 million Kingaroy Hospital.
Bundaberg Pulls Out Of WBBROC
Bundaberg Regional Council has quit the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils (WBBROC).
Rider Trampled By Horse
A rider has been flown to hospital after he was reportedly thrown from his horse and then trampled.
BIEDO Organises Reef Update
BIEDO has organised two consultation sessions to brief landholders about the ramifications of new Barrier Reef laws.
Council Adopts New Arts Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will establish an Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee to take over the operation of its Regional Arts Development Fund.
Qld Border To Open To NSW
Queensland will reopen to all of NSW at 1:00am on Monday (February 1).
NAB To Close Murgon Branch
Murgon’s branch of the National Australia Bank is closing on April 22.
