Council To Sell Murgon House
A house at 41 Macalister Street in Murgon will be offered for sale as a removal house to help the South Burnett Regional Council avoid expensive maintenance costs.
Free Business Mentorship Explained
The Federal Government’s Business LEAP Program – which aims to foster entrepreneurship in the Wide Bay area – was the focus of attention at this week’s Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Country Comes Alive In Mural
Murgon artist Niketa Law has created a new mural at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy as part of the school’s Bunya Dreaming Garden.
Special Ops Target Road Safety
South Burnett motorists will notice more police out and about over the next few weeks with three different traffic operations active in a bid to curb Queensland’s growing road toll.
Deadline For Kickstart Grants
South Burnett sporting clubs have been urged to get in their applications as soon as possible to the State Government’s COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart program.
Drought Program Extended
The Federal Government is extending a targeted drought-support program until the end of this year.
Youth Committee Seeks Members
Yarraman and Cooyar residents with a passion for working with young people have been invited to nominate for positions on Toowoomba Council’s Regional Youth Advisory Committee (RYAC).
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman has been transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle crash at Maidenwell on Wednesday morning.
MP Calls For Water Review
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the South Burnett Regional Council to reconsider a 150 per cent increase in standpipe water costs.
All Junior Soccer Cancelled
COVID-19 restrictions have dashed hopes a junior soccer competition could go ahead in a restricted form in the South Burnett this year.
Energy Grants Target Dairy
Dairy farmers can now apply for Federal Government grants that will support them to make their energy use more efficient.
Red Meat Exports Remain Strong
African Swine Fever remains the key driver affecting global demand for beef and lamb, despite the effects of COVID-19.
TRC Explores Cultural Burns
Bunya Peoples Aboriginal Corporation Rangers will be invited to attend hazard reduction burns carried out this year by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Apply Now For Stanwell Training
Applications for Stanwell’s 2021 Apprentice and Trainee Program opened on Monday (June 22).
$19m Upgrade For Highway
Sections of the D’Aguilar Highway between Caboolture and Yarraman will enjoy a $19 million upgrade thanks to joint Federal-State Government funding.
Riders Hurt In Separate Crashes
RACQ LifeFlight crews were called to separate motorbike crashes at the weekend in which male riders were seriously injured.
Woman Charged Over Knife
A 27-year-old Kingaroy woman has been charged after police noticed she had a pocket knife in her possession.
Cupboard Is Bare: GRC Mayor
Gympie Council’s financial position is so bad it will need to borrow as much as $12 million just to cover wages and routine expenses for the coming quarter.
TRC Water Discount Ends
Toowoomba Regional Council’s discount extension for the current water rates notice will end on Tuesday (June 23).
Vic COVID-19 ‘Hotspots’ Named
Queensland has updated the official list of Victorian COVID-19 “hotspots” which will affect the quarantine status of returning residents at the State border.
