Feedback Sought On Arts Policy
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public feedback on a proposed new Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy.
Council Targets Response Times
Poor communications from Council are the single biggest source of complaints amongst residents, Mayor Brett Otto told Wednesday’s SBRC Standing Committee meeting.
Travel Form Dilemma Solved
Kingaroy Hospital is again accepting Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme forms face-to-face, a Darling Downs Health spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.
Man Charged Over Fireworks Fire
A man has been charged with possessing illegal fireworks after an incident in Kingaroy on Saturday evening.
Lifetime Of Memories Up For Sale
Murgon businessman Leo Geraghty is holding a clearing sale at his Murgon property this weekend.
Police Probe Nanango Crash
Police investigations are continuing after a Toyota LandCruiser crashed outside Nanango State School in Drayton Street on Tuesday night.
Betta To Host KCCI AGM
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its Annual General Meeting next Monday (December 14) at the new Betta Home Living store.
Police Target Fatal Five
South Burnett drivers beware … and, please, take care! Police have warned there will be a strong presence on local roads during the holidays.
Nurunderi Graduates Beat 2020!
A special celebration to mark the graduation of students from Nurunderi TAFE College has become a new tradition over the past five years at Cherbourg … and one that always brings smiles to plenty of faces.
No Tourism Officer Until 2021
The South Burnett’s new Tourism Development Officer will not be appointed until early next year.
First Patients, First Birth At Hospital
The first patients have been treated – and the first baby born – in Kingaroy’s new $92.5 million hospital.
Waste Disposal Fees To Rise
Fees for the disposal of commercial, industrial and construction waste at South Burnett Regional Council tips will rise on January 1.
Council Offers 11 Traineeships
South Burnett Regional Council will be offering 11 traineeships next year as part of a partnership with the State Government and the LGAQ
Roads Funding Released
The latest round of funding under the Federal Government’s Roads To Recovery program has been released to local councils.
Extra Staff To Handle Complaints
Deputy Premier and Local Government Minister Steven Miles says more staff have been hired by the Office of Independent Assessor (OIA) to help keep up with the level of Council complaints.
Story Of Benarkin Officially Unveiled
Visitors to Benarkin will now have the opportunity to leave with a better understanding of the history of the once-thriving timber town, thanks to the efforts of the Blackbutt District Tourism and Heritage Association.
Big Peanut Ready To Pig Out
The “Kingaroy Needs A Big Peanut” committee will be launching collection tins – or more precisely, collection pigs – very soon to help them reach their funding goal.
Heading Wins Industry Award
The founder of Clovely Estate – the South Burnett’s largest vineyard and winery – has been presented with a special award to recognise his significant contribution to the Queensland wine industry.
Bridget Captures Christmas Magic
Singer/songwriter Bridget O’Shannessy can’t really be claimed by the South Burnett – she lives in Brisbane – but she may as well be a local, as she spends so much time here!
Year 9s Top Up With Life Lessons
Year 9 students at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy have been making the most of the final few weeks of the school year by getting their hands dirty and learning a few life skills.
