Big Year Of League Ahead
It looks like it’s going to be a year for rugby league in the South Burnett with five teams – including 2018 premiers Nanango – confirmed for the senior competition
Countdown To Council Polls Begins
Several more would-be councillors have put their hands up for public roles after the March 28 election.
Fire Bans Lifted
The recent rain in the South Burnett has paid off … fire bans due to expire on January 27 have been lifted.
Sprints Join List Of Cancellations
The annual Wondai Street Sprints – scheduled to run on April 4-5 – have joined the growing list of local events cancelled in 2020.
Fantastic Festive Season Fishing
The festive season is a great time of year to be outdoors with family and friends and It’s also the best time of year to be on the water as the temps are hot, and the fishing is accessible to every angler of any ability.
Tragedy Strikes TRC Councillor
Roger Taylor – husband of Toowoomba Deputy Mayor Carol Taylor – has died in a Brisbane hospital from complications caused by a snake bite.
Thief Targets Elderly Hospital Patient
An elderly woman has been targeted by a callous thief while a patient at Nanango Hospital.
Council Receives Rail Trail Report
A 13.4km rail trail between Proston and Hivesville could cost an estimated $2.2 million to build but would inject about $786,000 a year in the Proston-Hivesville economy, according to a new study
Official Opening Of $2m Upgrade
Residents have been invited to attend the official opening of the refurbished Nanango Library and Council building on Thursday (January 23).
Water Interruptions In Kingaroy
The water supply to parts of Kingaroy will be interrupted on Tuesday and Wednesday (January 21-22) to allow the South Burnett Regional Council to do routine maintenance.
Upgrades At Town Hall
South Burnett Regional Council has finished installing new audio-visual equipment as part of a major equipment upgrade at Murgon Town Hall.
$450,000 Boost For Local Groups
Almost $450,000 will pour into the local community from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Get A Wiggle On . . . CPR Saves Lives
The much-publicised collapse of “Yellow Wiggle” Greg Page on Friday night in Sydney has emphasised the importance of having basic CPR skills – and defibrillators – out in the community.
Do You Have Water For Sale?
Toowoomba Regional Council is looking for irrigators with unused water allocations which they might be interested in selling.
Loans To Support Rural Businesses
“Farm-dependent” small businesses affected by the drought will be eligible for new 10-year Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) loans from Monday (January 20).
Cow Causes Pile-Up
A cow has been blamed for a collision involving two vehicles – one pulling a caravan – on the Burnett Highway on Friday night.
Hospital Foundation Seeks Directors
Nominations are being sought for the Board of Directors for the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Limited (SBCHF).
Pacing To Get Shows Racing
Competitive harness racing is returning to the South Burnett with events planned at this year’s Nanango and Kingaroy shows as part of a $20,000 Racing Queensland promotion.
AgForce Slams Drought Response
AgForce claims the State Government has failed to appreciate the seriousness of the drought, and is unwilling accept advice from people on the ground.
RADF, Grants Rounds To Open
Artists and not-for-profit community groups should mark their calendars … the latest round of funding under the South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants Program will open on February 1.
