Seminar To ‘Demystify’ Airfreight
A free, interactive online seminar has been organised by the State Government to help demystify airfreight exports from Wellcamp Airport.
Become A ‘Solar Soaker’: Ergon
Ergon Energy is encouraging most home owners with solar panels to become “solar soakers”, ie. use their solar power rather than export it into the grid.
Mayors Discuss Priorities
The South Burnett was represented at a regional workshop in Maryborough earlier this month which discussed priority projects across the region.
Court Defers Wind-Up Application
A Supreme Court bid by New Acland Coal to wind up the group opposing its plans to expand the Acland coal mine has been deferred.
Business Loan Scheme Extended
The Federal Government has extended a loan scheme to help small and medium-sized business recover from COVID-19 crisis.
Two Crashes On Highway
Three people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital by ambulance after two vehicles collided at Coolabunia on Thursday night.
Council Receives $20,000 Grant
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $20,000 from jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements in the wake of last summer’s bushfires.
Goomeri Gets Its Water Back
Goomeri residents say they’re very pleased the town’s water plant is back in operation after being out of action for more than a year.
$2b Tipped Into Drought Loans
The Federal Government is providing further assistance to farmers and small businesses by providing an extra $2 billion in drought loan funding to the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) for 2020-21.
Fairfield Added To ‘Hotspot’ List
The City of Fairfield in NSW has been added to Queensland’s official COVID-19 “hotspot” list.
Apply Now For NAIDOC Grants
The Federal Government is inviting community groups to apply for funding for events during this year’s COVID-delayed NAIDOC Week.
Council Grants Rounds Open
South Burnett Regional Council’s latest round of community grants – including RADF grants for artists – will open August 1.
Opportunity To Chat With Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has released the list of dates for his second round of “Have A Chat With The Mayor” meet and greets.
Tourism Group Seeks Council Support
Local tourism group Visit South Burnett is seeking $140,000 from the South Burnett Regional Council to hire its own tourism officer
TRC Backs Economic Driver
Toowoomba Regional Council has committed to funding its economic development agency, Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise Pty Ltd, for a further three years.
Nanango Theatre Co Wants You!
Nanango Theatre Company is ready to go post-COVID … they just want you!
Man Charged Over Hydroponic Drugs
A 49-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged after police allegedly located a small hydroponic set-up growing cannabis during a search.
Ag Network On Zoom Again
The final Ag Network meeting under current funding arrangements will be held virtually on Zoom on Thursday (July 23).
Speed Limit Change At Widgee
Changes have been made to the speed limit on Gympie-Woolooga Road between Gympie South and Widgee township.
Council Buys Historic Mountain
Somerset Regional Council has bought an historic mountain at Esk for $420,000 with the aim of encouraging recreational tourism at the site.
