Grants Program Targets Drought
The media may be full of reports about floods, but the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal knows the impacts of the drought are still being felt in many parts of Australia.
Groups Call For Planning Law Changes
Community groups from across Queensland have called for changes to regional planning laws to protect the State’s best farmland and community living areas from unwanted mining and gas projects.
Roads Group Lobbies Would-Be MPs
The Mundubbera to Jandowae Roads Working Group is hoping the upcoming Federal Election will be an incentive to convince candidates to promise to fix a dangerous single-lane bridge on the Mundubbera-Durong Road.
New Hours For Wondai Library
South Burnett Regional Council advised on Monday that it will be changing the opening hours of Wondai’s Col Morris Library, effective immediately.
Fire Burns Out Grassland
Urban and rural fire crews were called to a large grass fire burning on Clark And Swendson Road in Kingaroy on Monday afternoon.
QFF Calls For More Radar
Radar systems which have improved production in Western Australia’s wheatbelt should be rolled out across all agricultural areas, according to the Queensland Farmers Federation.
Mayors Oppose Council Voting Changes
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has called for public consultation about proposed changes to Council elections being considered by the State Government.
Truck Driver To Face Charges
A 63-year-old truck driver from Bells Bridge will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on April 15 after his rig was pulled over by police on Sunday morning.
Street Corner Tip
Back in the day, radio panels previewing upcoming racing would mention that a horse was a “street corner tip”.
Abseiler Dies On Cliff Face
An abseiler has died in an accident on Saturday near the Point Pure Lookout in the Brooyar State Forest, north-east of Widgee.
Firies Learn Valuable First Aid Skills
Firefighters from several local rural brigades gathered in the training room at the Rural Fire Service Burnett HQ in Kingaroy on Saturday to brush up on their first aid skills.
Nanango Gears Up For Another Reunion
The annual reunion of past and present Nanango residents will be held in the grounds of Ringsfield House on Saturday, March 16.
Tackling Crime With A Screwdriver
Thieves aiming to steal number plates from South Burnett residents will be feeling a little bit more frustrated following two recent “Turn the Screws” days organised by the Murgon and Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch groups.
Merry Weekend For Soccer Fans
Tom Alford Oval was a sea of colour and action last weekend with 32 teams chasing glory in Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s annual Soccer Sevens carnival.
Locals Join Ride For Research
The South Burnett Rail Trail tempted Crawford couple Cliff Seiler and Ros Tigell to buy some new bikes and start riding again … now they’ve decided to pedal for a cause!
Vandals, Thieves Run Amok
Murgon police have endured another week of people throwing rocks, smashing windows, kicking in doors, breaking into houses and stealing vehicles …
Household Power Bills To Drop
Ergon Energy power bills could drop by $58 – and $180 for small businesses – next year.
Opportunity For Young Indigenous Leaders
Applications are now open for aspiring young leaders who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to participate in this year’s Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (QIYLP).
Bowhunters To Hold Open Days
Eleven participants took part in the Barambah Bowhunters & Field Archers Association handicap shoot last Sunday at their field in South Nanango.
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