A $14 million Phase 2 Community Recovery Package has been announced to help communities in the local government areas hit by the Southern Queensland Bushfires (Sept 6-12) and the Eastern Queensland Bushfires (Nov 8-Dec 19).
An official E-Petition has been lodged with the State Government in support of Maleny Dairies.
There’s probably nothing more Australian than enjoying a long weekend … and we’re all getting an extra one this year because January 26 falls on Sunday, pushing the Australia Day public holiday to Monday
Are you a clinician providing support services in the South Burnett?
The State Government is encouraging visitors to take a look at $600,000 worth of Works For Queensland upgrades completed recently at the Bunya Mountains.
Somerset Regional Council is pleading not to be left high and dry following the Federal Government’s announcement it was supporting communities affected by bushfire.
The State Opposition has accused Sunwater of “squeezing farmers dry” after the corporation’s annual report showed the utility enjoyed a massive jump in revenue despite the drought.
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on the New England Highway on Thursday evening.
The $2.37 million spent on refurbishing the Nanango Customer Service Centre and Library will have no impact on rates, South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell said on Thursday.
Cherbourg Council has set its goals for the next five years in its new Corporate Plan, passed at its January meeting.
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.
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”.
Heading out to do some fishing over the long weekend? Then don’t use your supermarket prawns as bait!
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.
Police have charged a 60-year-old woman with multiple drug offences following a police operation in Blackbutt.
Murgon police are setting up a database of private CCTV cameras throughout the local area.
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.
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.
It is “highly unlikely” the beleaguered Goomeri Pool – currently closed – will reopen before September.
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
