Wayne Explains His Business World
Customer service is the key to business success … that’s the message that Wayne’s World founder Wayne Clark shared with about 65 members of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday night.
CCC Won’t Investigate Mayor
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio will not be investigated by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) after a referral from the Local Government Regional Conduct Review Panel last November.
Festival Going Green in 2019
The South Burnett’s annual Wine And Food In The Park festival plans to become more eco-friendly this year
Bad News: More Dry Times Ahead
The Bureau of Meteorology released its updated 2019 Autumn Outlook on Thursday, showing drier-than-average conditions are likely for large parts of northern and eastern Australia.
Stonelands Bridge Closed
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that due to the ongoing deterioration of a bridge on Stonelands Road, it will be closed from Friday (March 1) until further notice.
Nanango MP Questions Police Levels
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has quizzed Police Minister Mark Ryan about police numbers in the South Burnett.
Neville Bows Out At Cooyar
The 70th annual Cooyar Show was opened on Saturday afternoon by long-time campdraft caller and show stalwart Neville McNalty.
Rail Trail Group Plans Improvements
A counter-petition in favour of a feasibility study into a Murgon-Proston Rail Trail will be presented to the South Burnett Regional Council’s March meeting.
Qld Passes Human Rights Bill
The State Government has enshrined 23 human rights in a Bill passed in State Parliament on Wednesday.
Tourism Operators Partner With Festival
Accommodation providers are being encouraged to market the upcoming Wine And Food In The Park Festival to their customers as part of a new tourism promotion being organised by Visit South Burnett.
New Plumbing Laws Start July 1
South Burnett Regional Council is updating IT and administration systems ahead of the introduction on July 1 of new State Government plumbing and drainage legislation.
Council Cash Backs Dam Festival
The South Burnett will get a new fishing competition this year despite concerns it might undermine already successful events run by community groups.
CleanCo To Take Over Assets
Legislation to create the State Government’s new electricity generator, CleanCo, has been introduced into State Parliament.
Council Tests Market For Land
The South Burnett Regional Council is testing if there is a market for industrial land in Kingaroy.
FRRR Launches Small Grants Scheme
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is offering “Small & Vital” grants of up to $10,000 so rural communities can undertake the projects most important to them.
Macdiarmid Street Hit Again
Just a week after a Kingaroy resident awoke to find a thief in their house in Macdiarmid Street, another house in the same street has been targeted.
Skills Shared At Workshop
The last in a series of workshops designed to help build a stronger South Burnett was held at the Kingaroy TAFE campus on Monday.
Girls … Try Out Footy For Free!
One of the hottest trends in women’s sport in recent years has been rugby league.
Pancakes Get A Head Start
No, you’re not flipping out … Pancake Day isn’t officially until next week, but that didn’t stop Kingaroy’s Anglican Ladies Guild from celebrating the annual tradition a little bit early this year
$1m Project To Monitor Cherbourg Streets
Almost a million dollars will be spent by the Federal Government to install CCTV cameras near key locations in Cherbourg.
