Council Updates Kumbia Plans
Kumbia’s much-promised street upgrade was the subject of a wide-ranging discussion led by Mayor Brett Otto with local residents last Thursday night in Kumbia.
Motorbike Rider Seriously Injured
A motorbike rider was airlifted to hospital after colliding with a kangaroo near Nanango on Wednesday morning.
TRC Launches Youth Grants
Toowoomba Regional Council has launched a Youth Grant scheme for the first time as part of its Community Grants program.
‘Temporary’ Standpipe Prices Stay
Fees for using the South Burnett’s standpipes will remain fixed at the current rate despite a plea by Mayor Brett Otto to his fellow Councillors to show compassion for some of the region’s most disadvantaged residents.
TRC Names Environment Committee
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed 13 community members to be part of a new Environment Advisory Committee.
Research To Spotlight Parenting
Research into positive parenting in Indigenous communities is one of 14 health programs to receive funding under Round 2 of the Queensland Advancing Clinical Research Fellowship program.
Gaming For Good Causes
A Kingaroy gamer – and IT expert – has raised almost $5000 for various charities this year through his online community.
Cricket Stars To Host Clinic
The South Burnett’s two most famous women cricketers – Holly Ferling and Courtney Sippel – are coming back home this week for a special two-day clinic to encourage more girls to follow in their footsteps.
ACCC Airs Dairy Code Concerns
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says industry compliance with the Dairy Code of Conduct needs to be improved.
Red Earth Unveils Two Programs
The Red Earth Community Foundation officially launched a “Gifts In Memory” donation program at its AGM lunch held in Kingaroy on Monday.
Betta Gets Much, Much Bigger
Kingaroy’s Betta Home Living store will be doubling in size and offering furniture as well as home appliances when an extension at the rear of their new Kingaroy Street premises opens early next year.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people were taken to hospital after a collision on the Bunya Highway north of Wondai on Sunday morning.
ACCC Urged To Stop PFD Deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been urged to stop Woolworths acquiring PFD Food Services, with claims it will reduce thousands of businesses and jobs in the food services and distribution sector.
Library Springs A Leak
Kingaroy Library has been forced to close after sustaining water damage in the recent heavy rain.
Two Events Receive Funding
Two South Burnett events – both forced to cancel this year due to COVID-19 – have received funding under the latest round of the State Government’s Queensland Destination Events Program.
Grants To Aid Avocado Exports
An industry body has been awarded $109,176 in Federal Government grants to help streamline avocado exports and help growers target the Japanese and New Zealand markets.
South Burnett XI Taste Victory
South Burnett have notched up their first victory in the 2020-21 Goodchild Shield cricket competition after downing Gympie by 59 runs at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Sunday.
Exhibition Raises Art Questions
Half a century ago the South Burnett’s councils began accumulating an art collection that is now so big that just a third of it almost completely fills Wondai’s Regional Art Gallery.
Streetscape Ceremony Postponed
South Burnett Regional Council announced on Friday afternoon that the planned turning-of-the-sod ceremony for the Kingaroy Transformation Project won’t be going ahead as planned on Monday.
Wondai Water Plant Almost Ready
Construction of Wondai’s recycled water plant is nearing completion with commissioning and testing expected to begin in January.
