Grants For Local Small Businesses
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated local businesses which received grants from the latest round of the State Government’s Business Basics program.
Tourism Accolade For Fossil Museum
Tourism & Events Queensland has recognised Murgon’s unique fossil museum and art gallery, 55 Million Years Ago, with a special accolade.
Big Day Ahead For Red Ants
Kingaroy Red Ants will be turning pink this Saturday for their annual “playing for a cure” Pink Day at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy to support the McGrath Foundation.
South Burnett Soccer Results
South Burnett junior soccer will be played again this Saturday at Alan Downie Sports Fields in Nanango, while the Senior Women’s competition will be back at Kingaroy on Friday night.
Saints Test Cougars In Kingaroy
Australian Rules fans turned out in good numbers at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last Saturday to watch the South Burnett Saints take on the University Cougars in all three grades.
Water Taps To Stay At Murgon Camp
Individual water connections at the free 48-hour camping area in Murgon will remain, after a debate in the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.
Fresh Look For Durong
South Burnett Regional Council has completed several upgrades in the Durong area.
Forum To Highlight Local Projects
A public forum will be held in Kingaroy next month to update local businesses about major projects under way in the Burnett region.
Councillors Approve Motor Park
South Burnett councillors have unanimously approved a proposal by Triple R Motorsports to build a motor sport facility on a property in Lewis Duff Road at Ballogie.
New Crop Option: Pigeonpea
UQ has developed five new commercial varieties of pigeonpea as a step towards the legume being grown more widely in Australia.
Winter Quilt Trail In July
The annual Quilt Trail – a popular part of the Queensland Winter Craft Festival – is on again next month.
TRC Locks In Large Rate Rises
Large rate rises for 2025-26 were locked in by Toowoomba Regional Council at a Special Meeting held on Wednesday.
It’s Time To Get Crackling!
The KCCI is calling on all businesses in and around the Kingaroy CBD to ham up their windows again for this year’s BaconFest!
EOIs For DPI Working Groups
The State Government is calling for expressions of interest from people keen to help shape the next stage of its 25-year blueprint for primary industries.
TRC Adopts New Funding Schedule
Toowoomba councillors have approved a new four-year schedule for its Core Community Support Program.
Brendon Brings Home Gold
Kingaroy TAFE student Brendon Newman has won a Gold Medal at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships held in Brisbane last week.
Qld Bid To Stop Tomato Virus
A control order was put in place on Monday in a bid to stop tomato brown rugose fruit virus from entering Queensland.
Classics On Show At Yarraman
The Yarraman Progress Association’s annual show’n’shine was back at Errol Munt Sports Reserve this year, attracting a field full of classic cars and hot rods.
MP Calls For Outback Youth Camps
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has suggested the State Government establish outback camps as a “proper deterrent” for youth offenders.
Motorbike Rider Dies
A 22-year-old Toogoolawah man died when his motorbike ran off the road and crashed at Pierces Creek on Saturday morning
