‘Dark Fibre’ Plan For CBD
Kingaroy’s transformation project – which began recently – could herald a new era of high-speed internet connectivity for the town’s CBD if an exciting project being explored by the SBRC comes to fruition.
MP Offers $1000 Bursary
MP Deb Frecklington opened the second round of her Nanango Electorate Year 12 School Leaver’s Bursary on Thursday to help support local students pursuing further study or qualifications after Year 12.
SBRC To Join New Alliance
South Burnett Regional Council will be part of a new economic development body made up neighbouring councils, Mayor Brett Otto announced at the KCCI breakfast on Thursday morning.
Prompt Action Fixes Storm Issues
Electrical equipment at the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant was knocked out of action when the plant was struck by lightning during last Saturday’s thunderstorm.
Work To Start Soon On Park
Work to build an all-abilities playground at Butter Factory Park in Nanango will begin in December.
Horse Riders Hold First Event
Organisers of an equestrian sport that can trace its roots back to Portugal, Spain and Italy were delighted when they held their first competition at Nanango’s Showgrounds recently and saw it draw 53 competitors from all over south-east Queensland.
Applications Sought For Committee
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest to fill three positions on its independent Corporate Risk and Audit Advisory Committee.
Fun Night To Celebrate Agriculture
Local singer Dean Perrett – whose latest single “Six Decks To Darwin” has been making a big impression on country music charts this year – will be one of the guest entertainers at a special event to be held at the Bjelke-Petersen property ‘Bethany’ later this month.
GRC Working To Rebuild Trust: Mayor
Gympie Regional Council can’t afford the maintenance of its “beautiful” aquatic centre or the $2 million annual bill to keep the Mary Valley Rattler running, Mayor Glen Hartwig admitted on Thursday.
Have You Ordered Your Ham?
Crawford State School P&C Association is pinning “pig” hopes on its annual Ham and Roast Pork Drive.
Another Pink Fundraiser In The Can!
The “Pinking Up the South Burnett” promotion to promote the McGrath Foundation received a helping hand earlier this week through the generosity of local residents’ efforts to recycle.
Crash At Top Of Range
A man was injured in a single-vehicle crash at the top of the Cooyar Range on Tuesday night.
Yard Numbers Drop After Rain
Good rainfall in certain parts of the South Burnett saw yard numbers reduced to 600 at Murgon’s fortnightly sale on November 3, but the market remained solid throughout.
Girl Injured In Horse Fall
A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital after a horse-riding accident at Ban Ban Springs on Tuesday evening.
A Winning Day At Kumbia Races
Kumbia Race Club has been holding meetings on Melbourne Cup Day for 50 years … which is why a visit to the “Flemington Of The Bush” has become an annual ritual for many South Burnett residents.
Mystery Lotto Winner Found
The missing $2 million Lotto winner has been located in Murgon … and the lucky man says he’ll never quite know how to thank his mum for giving him the ticket!
Spooky Start To Weekend
If the threat of more storms – and the State Election – weren’t scary enough on Saturday, it was also Halloween.
Grants Promote Cultural Burning
A total of $2 million in grants are available to Indigenous organisations to run workshops and share knowledge about traditional fire and land management practices.
Three Face Drug-Driving Charges
Three drivers will face Kingaroy Magistrates Court on November 30 charged with drug-driving offences after police traffic stops in Kingaroy on Friday.
Police Seek Help To Identify Body
Police have launched a public appeal as part of an investigation into the discovery of human remains at Kybong last month.
