Waste Disposal Fees To Rise
Fees for the disposal of commercial, industrial and construction waste at South Burnett Regional Council tips will rise on January 1.
Council Offers 11 Traineeships
South Burnett Regional Council will be offering 11 traineeships next year as part of a partnership with the State Government and the LGAQ
Roads Funding Released
The latest round of funding under the Federal Government’s Roads To Recovery program has been released to local councils.
Extra Staff To Handle Complaints
Deputy Premier and Local Government Minister Steven Miles says more staff have been hired by the Office of Independent Assessor (OIA) to help keep up with the level of Council complaints.
Story Of Benarkin Officially Unveiled
Visitors to Benarkin will now have the opportunity to leave with a better understanding of the history of the once-thriving timber town, thanks to the efforts of the Blackbutt District Tourism and Heritage Association.
Big Peanut Ready To Pig Out
The “Kingaroy Needs A Big Peanut” committee will be launching collection tins – or more precisely, collection pigs – very soon to help them reach their funding goal.
Heading Wins Industry Award
The founder of Clovely Estate – the South Burnett’s largest vineyard and winery – has been presented with a special award to recognise his significant contribution to the Queensland wine industry.
Bridget Captures Christmas Magic
Singer/songwriter Bridget O’Shannessy can’t really be claimed by the South Burnett – she lives in Brisbane – but she may as well be a local, as she spends so much time here!
Year 9s Top Up With Life Lessons
Year 9 students at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy have been making the most of the final few weeks of the school year by getting their hands dirty and learning a few life skills.
Council Wins Award For Bridge
Toowoomba Regional Council has been recognised for engineering excellence for the Emu Creek Hall Road Bridge, south-east of Cooyar.
Councils Join Forces To Extend Arts
South Burnett Regional Council has joined with the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg councils in a unique collaboration to extend arts services across the region.
ABARES Tips $65b Farm Production
Australian farmgate production is expected to be $65 billion in 2020-21 on the back of the nation’s second largest winter crop and promising rainfall outlook, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Seven Face Drug-Driving Counts
Seven people will face drug-driving charges after recent operations by the Kingaroy and Dalby Road Policing Units on South Burnett roads.
O’Brien Returns To Party Room
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has rejoined the Nationals Party Room in Canberra after walking away from the group in February.
Fire Bans Extended
A local fire ban in place in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett council areas has been extended.
Meeting To Plan New Festival
A meeting will be held at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy, on Monday night (December 7) to discuss the inaugural Festival Of Cultures.
Few Projects But $28b Borrowed: MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is very concerned the State Government is borrowing $28 billion to boost economic recovery in Queensland, after stating during the election campaign they would borrow “only” $4 billion.
Drowning Victims Identified
A Kingaroy resident has been identified as one of the two men who drowned while attempting to save a young boy at Teerwah Beach, near Noosa, on Sunday.
Horse Rider Injured
A woman has been airlifted to hospital in a serious but stable condition after a horseriding accident near Kilkivan.
Celebrity Chef Booked For BaconFest
Kingaroy BaconFest organisers have announced the dates for the 2021 festival – and the news that celebrity chef Miguel Maestre will be headlining the event.
