TRC Wins Regional Training Award
Toowoomba Regional Council took out the “Large Employer Of The Year Award” at the Queensland Training Awards (Darling Downs South West Region) announced on Friday morning.
New Tribunal Members Appointed
Seven new casual members have joined the Councillor Conduct Tribunal, the independent body charged with handling complaints of misconduct by councillors.
RU OK? It Ain’t Weak To Speak!
RU OK Day was marked with less activities than usual in the South Burnett on Thursday because of COVID-19 … but the important message was still front and centre.
Bridge To Get $1.8m Upgrade
The State Government has started work on a $1.8 million upgrade of Coppermine Creek Bridge on the Kilkivan-Tansey Road, west of Kilkivan.
No New Cases Reported
There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Queensland on Thursday however Queensland Health released an updated list of contact tracing alerts.
Meeting Looks To Arts Future
A meeting to start discussions about public art across the South Burnett attracted representatives from Blackbutt to Proston on Thursday.
Sizing Up The Nanango Cup
Saturday’s $10,250 Fitzroy Hotel Cheers Drought Master Lager Nanango Cup (1600m) is a weighty problem.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its Nanango Cup Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
Eight Cases Added To Tally
Eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Queensland on Wednesday – the largest daily number since the latest cluster began in mid-August.
Fast Rail Would Be ‘A Game-Changer’
If the dream of a fast rail network servicing south-east Queensland was realised, the Wide Bay Burnett region could enjoy a boom in population.
Cattle Prices Stay Firm
Agents yarded 714 head at the fortnightly Fat and Store sale in Murgon on Tuesday.
LifeFlight Crews Build Skills Safely
A new virtual reality crew simulator is transforming the way RACQ LifeFlight Rescue aircrew train for lifesaving winch missions, allowing them to build their skills in scenarios which can’t be replicated in live helicopter training.
Wage Theft Now A Crime
Employers found to be deliberately stealing from their workers will now face jail under new laws passed in State Parliament on Wednesday.
Council Halls Can Be Hired
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that its community halls are available for hire but there are restrictions in line with current Public Health Directions.
Charging Station At Gympie
The State Government is adding 13 new electric vehicle charging stations to its “Queensland Electric Super Highway”, including a new site at Gympie.
Protest Song Targets Water Hike
Nanango businesswoman Jane Erkens has released a video protesting the South Burnett Regional Council’s recent decision to lift standpipe water charges by 150 per cent.
Final Streetscape Plans Unveiled
The public will have the chance to view and comment on final plans for Kingaroy’s CBD revitalisation project later this month.
Deal To Keep Pork Exports Flowing
The reality that African Swine Fever could reach Australia has prompted the Federal Government to negotiate a special zoning arrangement with Singapore, the country’s largest export market for pork.
Boarders Win Border Approval
Queensland boarding school students who live in either NSW or the ACT have won the right to go home for the Christmas holidays, but it comes with strict conditions.
Speed Limit Slashed On Range
The speed limit on the notorious Cooyar Range stretch of the New England Highway – the site of multiple accidents over the years – will drop from 100km/h to 60km/h this week.
