$450,000 Boost For Local Groups
Almost $450,000 will pour into the local community from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Get A Wiggle On . . . CPR Saves Lives
The much-publicised collapse of “Yellow Wiggle” Greg Page on Friday night in Sydney has emphasised the importance of having basic CPR skills – and defibrillators – out in the community.
Do You Have Water For Sale?
Toowoomba Regional Council is looking for irrigators with unused water allocations which they might be interested in selling.
Loans To Support Rural Businesses
“Farm-dependent” small businesses affected by the drought will be eligible for new 10-year Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans from Monday (January 20).
Cow Causes Pile-Up
A cow has been blamed for a collision involving two vehicles – one pulling a caravan – on the Burnett Highway on Friday night.
Hospital Foundation Seeks Directors
Nominations are being sought for the Board of Directors for the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Limited (SBCHF).
Pacing To Get Shows Racing
Competitive harness racing is returning to the South Burnett with events planned at this year’s Nanango and Kingaroy shows as part of a $20,000 Racing Queensland promotion.
AgForce Slams Drought Response
AgForce claims the State Government has failed to appreciate the seriousness of the drought, and is unwilling accept advice from people on the ground.
RADF, Grants Rounds To Open
Artists and not-for-profit community groups should mark their calendars … the latest round of funding under the South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants Program will open on February 1.
Youth Dies After Ute Fall
A 16-year-old Meringandan youth critically injured after falling from a ute near Bowenville in the early hours of January 12 has died in hospital.
Work Starts On $38m Upgrade
Preliminary work has begun on a $13 million upgrade by Powerlink of the 38-year-old Tarong Substation.
Local Fire Bans Extended
QFES has again extended a local fire ban in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett council areas.
Man Hurt In Crash
An elderly man has been airlifted to hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Friday morning at Elgin Vale.
Two Charged Over Break-Ins
Police have charged a 20-year-old Wondai man and a 24-year-old Murgon man after alleged break-and-enters at businesses in Wondai and Kingaroy.
Kitchen Fire Damages House
A house in Parkside Drive in Kingaroy was badly damaged by fire late on Thursday night.
Act Aims To Enforce Human Rights
New human rights legislation came into force in Queensland on January 1.
Charges After Police Station Visit
A 62-year-old man who drove to Nanango police station on December 23 may now be regretting his decision … he has ended up facing multiple charges and will appear in Nanango Magistrates Court.
Local Fire Bans Extended
QFES has again extended a local fire ban in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett council areas.
Kumbia Cooks Up A Storm
Kumbia’s culinary treats are well known far beyond the town’s borders, and they were on full display at this year’s Kumbia Christmas Carnival
Nanango Welcomes Christmas
A large crowd packed Pioneer Park in Nanango on Friday night for the annual Heritage Christmas Carnival
