Councillors Discuss Pool Upgrades
South Burnett Regional Council is considering adding a disability changeroom to the South Burnett Aquatic Centre in Nanango.
Council Grants Announced
South Burnett Regional Council has announced the recipients of its latest round of Community Grants.
Who Wants To Run Ringsfield?
South Burnett Regional Council is again urging community groups and organisations to consider taking over the management of the historic Ringsfield House in Nanango.
Riders Get Back In The Saddle
The South Burnett Western Performance Club – a bunch of keen horse owners – is in the process of rebuilding after a year of disruptions to activities caused by COVID restrictions.
Yarraman Students Miss Out … Again
Tertiary students in Yarraman and Cooyar will again miss out on the opportunity of applying for a $5000 Council scholarship, thanks to guidelines that stipulate they must have graduated from a high school within the boundaries of the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Councils Lobbied Over Blackspots
South Burnett Regional Council met with Bunya Mountains community stakeholders on November 5 to discuss mobile communication shortfalls in the area.
Historic Day As Murgon Hoists Flag
An historic moment occurred in Murgon on Thursday morning when the Aboriginal flag was hoisted for the first time in a small park near the Murgon RSL Club.
Wineries Launch TV Campaign
A TV advertising campaign by the South Burnett Wine Industry Association has proven so popular the group is considering running it again during the summer holidays.
TRC Library Restrictions Ease
Toowoomba Regional Council’s libraries will move to the next stage of their re-opening from Monday (November 16).
Council To Hold Special Meeting
South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled a Special Council Meeting to be held next Wednesday, November 18.
Firefighters At Two Blazes
Fire crews were in action at two blazes in the South Burnett on Thursday.
Crisafulli To Lead LNP
As widely tipped, Broadwater MP David Crisafulli was elected unopposed as leader of the LNP at a party meeting held in Brisbane on Thursday morning.
Top Effort By Relay Riders
The South Burnett “Ride For Relay” team has topped the Queensland Cancer Council’s 2020 Relay For Life fundraising list.
Keep Clear Of Injured Flying Foxes
Gympie Regional Council has reminded residents not to touch injured or dead flying foxes.
Auction Goes Into Bat For Relay
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely made things tough for South Burnett Relay For Life’s fundraising efforts this year.
We Remember Their Sacrifices
The sacrifices of veterans from all wars – but in particular World Wars I and II – were commemorated at Remembrance Day services across the South Burnett on Wednesday morning.
Tourism Officer ‘Within Weeks’
The South Burnett’s local tourism association, Visit South Burnett, hopes to appoint a Tourism Development Officer within weeks.
TRC Funds Business Courses
Small and medium business owners and managers in Yarraman and Cooyar have been invited to take advantage of subsidised training courses starting in December designed to improve business skills and digital marketing expertise.
Firies Deliver A ‘Male’ Message
Motorists startled by the sight of 10 red “postie” bikes chugging along local roads in recent days could be forgiven for wondering what had caused the sudden rush on mail deliveries …
Group Turns Screws On Crime
The last time Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch decided to “Turn The Screws On Crime” in the South Burnett, the Kingaroy event proved very popular.
