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
National Cabinet Urged To Target Racism
The National Rural Health Alliance, a peak body for rural health in Australia, is calling for the National Cabinet to make addressing racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples a priority.
More Updates To FHA Scheme
More changes to the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) scheme came into effect on Thursday.
Free Counselling For Businesses
The Australian Government announced on Thursday that it will commit more than $4.7 million to provide small regional businesses with access to free and confidential financial counselling.
Council Drafts $3.3m Wish List
South Burnett Regional Council is working on the list of shovel-ready projects which it must submit to the State Government by Friday.
Two Charged With Theft
Two people have been charged with theft after two wheels were removed from a company vehicle in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Monday night.
