Ideas Sought For Ringsfield’s Future
A community committee could take over the running of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House, owned by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Ag Leaders Urged To Nominate
Key influencers and innovators in the agriculture sector have been invited to nominate for the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader Award.
Runners Test Marathon Course
Almost 40 runners visited Nanango on Sunday morning to try out the track that will be used for a new running festival.
Man Jailed After Police Pursuit
A 30-year-old man man who sped away from police, almost causing a high-speed collision with an unmarked police vehicle, has been sentenced to six months’ jail.
Four Injured In Crash
Four people were injured when two vehicles collided on the New England Highway, south of Cooyar, on Sunday afternoon.
TRC Rates, Charges Rise 2.95pc
Toowoomba Regional Council ratepayers will face an average 2.95 per cent increase in rates and charges after the Council handed down its 2020-21 Budget on Monday morning.
Third Man Charged
A third person wanted in relation to an alleged incident in Nanango last Wednesday has been charged by Nanango Police.
Thief Cons Elderly Woman
Police are investigating after a thief targeted an elderly woman in Kingaroy last week.
Teenage Rider Charged
Police have charged a 13-year-old boy with multiple traffic offences after he allegedly rode a motorbike dangerously through Cherbourg on Saturday evening.
Insurance Ban ‘Worse Than COVID-19’
AgForce has described an insurance ban by some companies as potentially “worse than COVID-19” for primary producers.
Funding For Historic Displays
Nanango and Yarraman RSL sub-branches will receive funding from the Federal Government to install new displays.
Boost For Kilkivan Coverage
A new Telstra base station has been switched on near Kilkivan, improving local mobile phone coverage and safety for motorists on the Wide Bay Highway.
Two Injured In Truck Crash
Two men were transported to Murgon Hospital on Friday night after a truck rolled on the Bunya Highway.
Councillor Joins Local Tourism Group
Visit South Burnett – the region’s new Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) – announced on Thursday that its membership has now swelled to more than 60.
Off The Wall Plan To Attract Tourists
An historic piece of memorabilia from World Expo 88 could find a new home in Blackbutt if a plan backed by the South Burnett Regional Council becomes a reality.
Cherbourg Travel Restrictions Ease
Wanting to visit Cherbourg? Restrictions changed again on Monday morning
Council Halls Set To Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council has published an updated list of reopened facilities around the region.
South Burnett CTC Says ‘Thank You’
Every year South Burnett CTC holds a special “CTC Day” to thank employees of the not-for-profit association for another big year, have fun and hand out awards.
KCCI To Meet On Zoom Again
Following the success of its Zoom experiment last month, the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce will also be holding its next meet’n’greet online.
JobKeeper Worth Millions To Region
The Federal Government’s JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme is worth at least $2.5 million a month to the South Burnett, and likely very much more
