Static RBT Tests Resume
Static roadside drug and breath testing has resumed in the South Burnett after a suspension due to COVID-19.
Council Lodges $3m Roads Claim
South Burnett Regional Council believe storms that hit the region in February caused as much as $3 million damage to the South Burnett’s road network – not $1 million as previously thought.
Old Law Threatens To Stifle Progress
Archaic laws that mandate certain public notices must be published in printed newspapers could stifle new development approvals in the region.
Water Costs More Than Double
The price of drawing water from South Burnett Regional Council’s standpipes is about to rise by almost 150 per cent.
ABARES Predicts Brighter Outlook
While COVID-19 will continue to present challenges, the outlook for agriculture will be dominated by recovery from drought, according to ABARES’ June Agriculture Commodities report released on Wednesday.
Youth Bail Laws Tweaked
New laws to deny bail to repeat youth offenders considered a danger to the community have been passed in State Parliament.
Pay Rise For
Council Workers
SBRC employees received a 2.5pc pay rise this week following the successful conclusion of enterprise bargaining
TRC Joins Trucking Project
Toowoomba Regional Council has been selected as one of the first councils in Australia to be involved in a project that will help improve heavy vehicle access on council roads.
MP Denies Stock Squad Claim
The State Government has rejected claims the Stock Squad – otherwise known as the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) – is about to be axed.
Josie Celebrates Milestone
A cool and damp morning wasn’t enough to stop a brave bunch of cyclists from completing the Brissie To The Bay ride on Sunday … only they weren’t in Brisbane!
Funeral Restrictions Ease
Up to 100 people can now attend funerals in Queensland after the State Government eased more COVID-19 restrictions this week
Values Stay Strong In Murgon
Values remained very strong for all descriptions at Murgon’s fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday, June 16.
$12.5m Boost For Agribusiness
The State Government has announced a $12.5 million funding package for Queensland’s agribusiness and food sector as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan.
Do These Belong To You?
Kingaroy detectives are seeking public assistance to identify the owner of a bracelet and bag.
International Search For CEO
International agriculture executive Anthony Williams has been appointed the new managing director and CEO of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
Coolabunia Sale Gets Strong Prices
The Coolabunia weaner and store sale on Thursday, June 11 was a cracker with steers topping at $5.04/kg.
Park Managers Wanted For Dams
Council is looking for managers to take over the tourist parks at Boondooma and BP dams
Dark Sky Petition Goes To Council
A second petition supporting a push to have the Bunya Mountains declared a “Dark Sky Park” will be presented to the South Burnett Regional Council at their general meeting this week.
Business Grant Round To Open
A second round of small business grants designed to helped Queensland small businesses recover from the impact of COVID-19 has been announced.
$2m Boost For TRC
Toowoomba Regional Council will receive at least $2 million for “shovel-ready” projects under Stage 2 of the State Government’s “Unite and Recover For Queensland” plan.
