Boost For Emergency Relief
Families doing it tough in the South Burnett will be a little bit better off thanks to the generosity of a local motor vehicle dealer.
‘Pointless Xenophobia’ In Dairy Debate
Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president – and Coolabunia dairy farmer – Brian Tessmann has weighed into the debate over the Metro North Hospital dairy contract, highlighting “pointless xenophobia”.
Don’t Be A Prawn When Fishing
Heading out to do some fishing over the long weekend? Then don’t use your supermarket prawns as bait!
Three Days Of Speedway Action!
Who will be the next King of Kingaroy? The answer will be known after three nights of spectacular speedway racing at the Kingaroy Showgrounds this weekend.
Woman Charged With Trafficking
Police have charged a 60-year-old woman with multiple drug offences following a police operation in Blackbutt.
Police To Create CCTV Database
Murgon police are setting up a database of private CCTV cameras throughout the local area.
$20,000 Grant To Cherbourg Group
Cherbourg Wellbeing is one of of four groups in the Wide Bay electorate which will receive funding under a Federal Government program aimed at helping businesses transition to the NDIS.
Expo To Provide Info On Drugs
Graham House in Murgon will be hosting a DrugARM family and community expo on February 5 designed to provide information to people who are supporting others with drug or alcohol problems.
Residents Push For New Pool
It is “highly unlikely” the beleaguered Goomeri Pool – currently closed – will reopen before September.
Tourism Group Starts Membership Drive
The Visit South Burnett Local Tourism Organisation will launch a membership drive over the coming four weeks as part of its plan to reinvigorate local tourism
MP Rejects ALP’s Dairy Claims
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has rejected claims she wants to take away business from South Burnett dairy farmers with her campaign to support Maleny Dairies.
NaTDA To Hold Candidates Forum
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association (NaTDA) will hold a candidates forum in March so voters can meet candidates for the March 28 council elections.
Police Probe Car Thefts
Police are investigating the theft of two vehicles in the South Burnett region since the weekend.
Tougher Market For Heifers, Weaners
Murgon agents yarded just short of 800 head on January 14 in the first fortnightly cattle sale for 2020.
Forum To Focus On Animal Welfare
Farmers and small landholders have been invited to attend a free public forum in Kingaroy next week which will cover animal welfare issues and drought.
Downer Signs Five-Year Deal
Downer EDI will continue mining coal at Meandu for the next five years after the successful negotiation of a new contract with Stanwell
A Big Win Worth Remembering
Memories of past glories were shared in Blackbutt on Saturday when veterans of the winning 1973 South Burnett Rugby League grand final team gathered for a special reunion.
TRC Extends Drought Relief
Toowoomba Regional Council will extend financial relief measures for drought-affected farmers that it introduced last year.
Professor To Be Special Guest
Emeritus Professor Ken Donald AO will be the special guest “Australia Day Ambassador” at this year’s South Burnett Australia Day celebrations.
New Trees For Roundabout
South Burnett Regional Council will ask the Department of Transport and Main Roads for permission to substitute different plants on the Rogers Drive roundabout in Kingaroy.
