South Burnett Says Thank You!
Most people in the South Burnett wouldn’t recognise her name … but Jenny Gregg has touched the lives of thousands of local residents.
Christmas Eve Holiday Proclaimed
Christmas Eve will officially be a part-day public holiday in Queensland this year.
Three Lifestyle TV Shows Axed
The South Burnett’s frequent appearances on TV will be reduced after Channel 7 announced on Wednesday it will axe three popular Queensland lifestyle shows
Disability Parking Fines To Double
Fines for illegally parking in spaces reserved for people with disabilities will double from $266 to $533 under changes the State Government plans to introduce next year.
Widgee Fire: Update
A bushfire broke out late on Wednesday afternoon near Golden Hills and Reinke roads at Widgee.
Industry Group To
Provide Biosecurity Advice
The Federal Government has set up a new group, Biosecurity Futures, to provide strategic industry advice to the Agriculture Minister on biosecurity.
Shake-Up Creates Rural Health Office
An Office of Rural Health is being set up by the State Government as part of a Queensland Health shake-up to improve health services.
Teachers Vote To Lift Work Bans
Union members have voted to lift work bans in place in 196 Catholic schools across Queensland – including two in the South Burnett.
Mayor, CEO To Lobby MPs
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell and CEO Mark Pitt have an intense week of political lobbying planned in Brisbane and Canberra.
New Faces For Kingaroy Chamber
The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry will have four new faces on its executive in 2020.
Astill’s Brings Home National Trophy
Astill’s Electrical Service has done it again … this time taking out a national Australian Training Award
Union Sticks To Lockout Claim
The union representing teachers in Queensland Catholic schools has doubled down on its allegation that staff involved in an ongoing enterprise bargaining dispute face lockouts at their schools.
Police Target Plate Thefts
Blackbutt Police are looking for a community group interested in taking part in a “Turn The Screws On Crime” event to help stop number plate thefts in the area.
TRC Wants A Say On Pipeline
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has called for further consultation on a feasibility study to pump water from Wivenhoe Dam to supply towns in the Southern Downs Region.
Merry Masks Muster In Murgon
Hordes of masked people were spotted in Murgon on Saturday night … and more than a few of them were police officers.
Cool Air For 19 Local Schools
The State Government announced on Monday it will fast track its school air-conditioning program with work beginning on more schools over the summer school holidays.
Bright Future For Kingaroy Football
The future is looking brighter for Kingaroy’s soccer players, thanks to a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and help from Ergon.
Deadline For Show Grants
Show societies in the South Burnett have until December 13 to apply for assistance under the Federal Government’s Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants program.
Pig Disease Found In Seized Pork
A month-long operation by biosecurity officers has targeted travellers from high-risk countries affected by African Swine Fever.
Lockout Claims Untrue: QCEC
Union claims of a lockout in Queensland Catholic schools are untrue, according to the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC).
