GRDC Panel To Visit Kingaroy
Members of the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s Northern Region Panel will be visiting Kingaroy on February 5 as part of a larger tour of the Wide Bay area.
Opportunity For Young Would-Be MPs
Aspiring young political leaders are being invited to nominate to represent the Nanango Electorate in the 2019 YMCA Youth Parliament.
Police Investigate Thefts
Break-ins and thefts have been keeping local police busy in the Murgon, Wondai and Cherbourg areas over the past fortnight.
Elaine Recognised For Volunteer Work
South Burnett’s 2017 Citizen of the Year Elaine Madill has added another award to her name … this time an Order of Australia Medal in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.
Fun Ways To Spend Australia Day
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 Saturday, pushing the Australia Day public holiday to Monday.
Applications Open For Agri Scholarship
Students studying an agriculture-related degree have been invited to apply for an AgriFutures Horizon scholarship.
Dog Blitz Starts Next Month
South Burnett dog owners who have not registered their animals could face large fines
Registrations Open For Running Festival
Registrations are now open for people planning to take part in the 2019 Wondai Country Running Festival on June 22-23.
Activist Map Angers Farmers
A website publishing the location of piggeries, feedlots, abattoirs – and family farms – has sparked outrage
Calling All Local Singers!
South Burnett Musical Comedy Society is gearing up for its next major production, “The Sound Of Music”, and organisers are keen to hear from would-be singers young and old
TRC Appoints Indigenous Committee
Toowoomba Regional Council has appointed nine community members to its new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.
Council Hosts Supplier Evening
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a “Local Buy Contract Supplier” evening for roadworks and civil construction contractors in Kingaroy next Wednesday.
Touring Art Workshops For Kids
Children and families will have the opportunity to explore a program of hands-on and multimedia activities when “APT9 Kids on Tour” visits the Wondai Art Gallery soon.
Drugs Charges In Court
Charges against six men laid after recent police raids in the South Burnett were mentioned briefly in Murgon Magistrates Court on Wednesday afternoon.
Turn The Screws And Stop Thieves
The last time Neighbourhood Watch decided to “Turn The Screws On Crime” in the South Burnett, the Kingaroy event proved very popular.
Council Claims $767,000 Tax Refund
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a $767,000 refund from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for fuel credits it incorrectly paid over a four-year period.
WorkCover Targets Dairy Risks
Audits by WorkCover Queensland have found 42 per cent of dairies have no written workplace health and safety policy in place and 15 per cent have only a verbal policy.
$3000 Support Packages Available
Drought-affected farming families and employees in the South Burnett have been encouraged to access help through the Federal Government’s $30 million Drought Community Support Initiative.
Virus Found in Illegal Imports
Six illegally imported pork products seized recently by Federal Government biosecurity officers have tested positive to the potentially devastating African Swine Fever.
Council Tackles Overgrown Allotments
South Burnett Regional Council will step up inspections of overgrown allotment this month.
