TRC Lists Election Priorities
Toowoomba Regional Council has written to all candidates in the Federal seats of Groom and Maranoa to put forward its priorities for the 2025 Federal Election.
Councils Welcome Coalition Promise
Queensland councils have welcomed the Coalition’s promised $1 billion recurrent funding for councils, and called on the ALP to match the election commitment.
Dorothy’s Anzac Day Surprise
The visiting riders coming to the South Burnett for the upcoming “Weekend At Wondai” cycling event will get a little Anzac Day gift, all thanks to 93-year-old Dorothy Niebling.
Study Spotlights Yarraman Water
Toowoomba councillors have endorsed an engineering study into upgrades which will become necessary over the next decade to the water supply network in Yarraman.
Illegal Cigs, Vapes Seized
Almost 100,000 illegal cigarettes were allegedly seized by Queensland Health officials during raids at two Kingaroy tobacco shops last week.
Where To Vote Early
Early voting for the May Federal Election will begin next week at venues across Australia.
Council Events To Collect Feedback
The first of the South Burnett Regional Council’s planned “community catch-ups” to discuss its new draft Corporate and Community plans will go ahead this week.
April Showers Can’t Stop The Show!
Light – and occasionally heavy – April showers couldn’t stop the 116th Nanango Show from going ahead on Saturday.
Man Injured In Scooter Fall
A man aged in his 20s suffered a leg injury after falling from a scooter in Kingaroy.
Police Seek Mystery B-Double
Police are appealing for public assistance following a traffic crash in Lower Wonga on Friday morning.
SBRC Population Hits 34,745
The population of the South Burnett Regional Council area rose by 456 people to 34,745 during 2023-24, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Nominations Close For Federal Poll
The draws for ballot paper positions for the upcoming Federal Election were held on Friday (April 11) at public events in each electorate.
Coverty Woman Dies In Crash
Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle traffic crash at Esk on Thursday night in which a South Burnett woman was killed.
Art Therapy With Nature
Kingaroy Art Gallery’s April exhibition is exploring nature, with the help of three very talented artists from Bundaberg.
Garden Art Blossoms In Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery has burst into colour for April with its annual Garden Expo Art Competition.
Change Makers Invited To Workshop
A “Changemaker Workshop” for community leaders – and would-be leaders – is being held in Kingaroy on April 29-30.
Nats Promise $1b A Year ‘Forever’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has unveiled a $20 billion Regional Future Fund which he says will guarantee $1 billion every year “in perpetuity” for projects in rural, regional and remote Australia … if the Coalition wins power at the upcoming election.
Police Raid Tobacco Shops
Just days after hefty new fines were announced for stores stocking and selling illegal tobacco and vapes, three tobacconists in the South Burnett have been raided.
Olympian To Be Guest At Brekkie
Australian Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Taylor McKeown will be the guest speaker at this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life campaign launch breakfast.
Upgrades For Nanango’s Lions Park
Upgrades to Lions Park in Nanango, which became necessary after storm damage and vandalism, have been completed thanks to a grant secured by the Nanango Lions Club.
