Pupils Spread Recycling Message
Students from four local schools have impressed upon the South Burnett Regional Council the importance of sustainability and recycling.
WDRC Tightens Water Restrictions
Western Downs Regional Council has tightened water restriction levels across parts of the region due to soaring water use during the current hot spell.
Sneak Peek At New Tourism Complex
Murgon businesspeople enjoyed a sneak preview this week of a multi-million dollar development which has broken ground at Moffatdale.
Council To Hire Arts Officer
The South Burnett Regional Council will hire an Arts Development Officer to help set the direction of the region’s future Arts Policy.
MP Queries Travel Subsidy Change
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has sought answers from the State Government in relation to the closure of counter service at the Kingaroy Hospital Patient Travel Subsidy office.
Boost For COVID-Hit Shows
South Burnett shows cancelled because of COVID-19 will receive an early Christmas present from the Federal Government.
‘Inclusive Parking’ A Priority: Council
Thursday was International Day Of People With A Disability – and the South Burnett Regional Council wants disabled people to know they have not been forgotten.
Open Sleighs For Nanango
Lee Park racecourse will be the venue for a lot of pre-Christmas gatherings on Saturday.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Saturday, December 5.
Hospital Budget Hits $92.5m
The construction cost of the new Kingaroy Hospital has blown out to $92.5 million on the eve of the first patients being shifted into the new facility.
TRC Added To Fire Ban
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has imposed a local fire ban for residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area, including Yarraman and Cooyar.
Funeral Parlour Has A New Home
A former funeral parlour in Alford Street, Kingaroy – which became a Salvation Army chapel for eight years – has been resurrected … as a funeral home.
Market Prices Dip Slightly
A reduced yarding at Coolabunia’s Fat and Store Sale on Tuesday saw prices hold solid for the majority of quality cattle on offer.
Swiss Probe Alleged Cartel
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has refused to make any further comment on its investigation into an alleged international cartel involving the sale of scopolamine.
Boost For Three Groups
Three South Burnett associations have received grants under a special supplementary round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants scheme.
MP Ejected After Suicide Query
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington was ejected from State Parliament during Question Time on Wednesday morning after querying the level of mental health services planned at the new Kingaroy Hospital.
Incentives Unveiled For Developers
South Burnett Regional Council is hoping to supercharge development over the next 18 months by slashing charges and streamlining its planning and development processes.
State Budget Disappointing: MP
Tuesday’s State Budget has not delivered on many important projects for the South Burnett, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said on Wednesday.
‘Clock Ticking’ For Private Hospital
The “clock is ticking” for the future of the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy, says the chairman of the not-for-profit foundation charged with raising funds to support it.
Podcast Explores Death In Custody
A six-part ABC podcast, prepared by Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist Allan Clarke, is exploring the events surrounding the tragic death in custody of Wakka Wakka dancer Daniel Yock in November 1993.
