Jobs Taskforce Seeks Members
Expressions of interest are now open for membership of the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce which aims to connect job seekers and school leavers with training and employment opportunities.
Macrame Fundraiser Back On
COVID-19 forced a macrame-themed Relay For Life fundraiser to be cancelled earlier this year, but the organisers haven’t given up!
Councils Seek Oz Day Nominations
Local councils have put out calls for nominations – or self-nominations – for their 2021 Australia Day awards.
One Nation To Hold Forum
One Nation candidate for Nanango Tony Scrimshaw has invited farmers to attend a “Property Rights Forum” in Nanango on October 10.
Fourth Candidate For Nanango
A fourth candidate has tossed her hat in the ring to challenge Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington for the seat of Nanango at the October 31 State election.
Pilot Escapes Crashed Chopper
Emergency services were called to a rural property near Hawkwood – north-west of Monogorilby – on Wednesday afternoon after reports a helicopter had crashed.
Border Restrictions Ease
Queensland border restrictions eased on Thursday, allowing all Queensland residents to travel to the defined NSW border zone and return into Queensland.
Greening Goomeri … A Box At A Time
Goomeri’s main streets are looking a little brighter and happier this Spring thanks to an unusual initiative from a small group of volunteers and local businesses.
Engine To Power Up Again
The historic Butter Factory engine will be fired up at the South Burnett Energy Centre in Nanango on Saturday morning … the first time it has been run since June last year.
Crusaders Off To A Top Start
Murgon Crusaders’ 2020-21 campaign in the Gympie cricket competition has begun on the front foot with a win against Gympie Colts.
Clovely An #EatQld Champion
The South Burnett’s largest winery – Clovely Estate at Moffatdale – has been named as Queensland’s twelfth #eatqld Champion.
Council Seeks Cat, Dog Feedback
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking feedback on a draft code of practice for the Keeping and Breeding of Dogs and Cats.
$600,000 Car Park Reopens
The South Burnett Regional Council’s multi-month upgrade of the Alford Street car park in Kingaroy has been completed and the car park has been reopened.
Driver Dies At Notorious Bridge
The notorious single-lane John Peterson Bridge on Mundubbera-Durong Road at Boynewood has claimed a life.
‘Pure Luck’ No More Have Died
It’s just pure luck that more people haven’t died on South Burnett roads over the past fortnight.
Drought Grants Program Opens
Federal Government grants of up to $200,000 are available for organisations, farmer groups and individuals with ideas about how to build drought resilience.
We’re In For A Wet Summer
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed a La Niña weather pattern is now established in the tropical Pacific – and is expected to last until at least January.
$30,000 Funding To Repair Bridge
South Burnett Regional Council will receive half the cost of an estimated $60,000 upgrade of the Kelvyn T. Peters Bridge at Inverlaw from the Federal Government.
Online Course To Explain Forecasts
The Bureau of Meteorology always gets it rainfall forecasts wrong, right? Well, no, maybe they are just a bit confusing at times …
Sneak Peek At Playground Plans
A heart-breaking plea from a South Burnett mother about the need for a safe playground for children with disabilities will reach a happy conclusion soon.
