Flood Aid For Councils
The Federal Government has announced disaster assistance is available to Toowoomba, Somerset and Western Downs councils in the wake of recent flash-flooding.
MP Confident In Bushfire Inquiry
Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is confident the Royal Commission investigating this summer’s devastating bushfires will “give us the answers”.
Murgon To Host Semi-Final
Murgon Crusaders have finished on top of the Gympie Regional Cricket Association’s A Grade table after 20 rounds of keen competition.
Workshop To Focus On Dairy Issues
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation will be holding a workshop next week in Kingaroy to discuss current issues in the industry.
Celebrate With Some Safety Tips
Kingaroy Police have come up with a unique way to help local women celebrate International Women’s Day … get some tips about how to stay safe on the road!
New Members Appointed To Tribunal
The State Government has announced new members for the Councillor Conduct Tribunal, the independent body responsible for handling complaints about misconduct by councillors.
Transport Team Celebrates 20 Years
Back in 2000, it was known as SBCITS and it had just one van and volunteer drivers used their own cars. These days, Graham House Community Transport Services has a fleet of 12 vehicles which completed an amazing 9928 trips last year.
Auditor Gives Council A Tick
The South Burnett Regional Council is in good financial shape, according to the latest report from the Queensland Audit Office (QAO).
Wondai Can’t Join Tourism Group … Yet
The Wondai Business Networking Group will have to incorporate before it can join the South Burnett Regional Council’s Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC).
Council Nominations Open Saturday
Would-be councillors and mayors will be able to officially nominate to stand at the 2020 Council elections from this Saturday (February 22)
Air Tanker To Be Based In Qld
A 15,000 litre water bomber will be based in Queensland during the next five fire seasons to provide support for firefighters on the ground.
One-Stop Service For Agribusiness
The State Government has launched a new website to help agribusinesses grow and expand.
Cattle Prices Lift At Murgon Sale
Eight hundred cattle were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, February 11, with all descriptions selling to very dear rates.
Police Injured During Arrest
Two Kingaroy police officers were injured while attempting to arrest a man at a house in River Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Acid Stolen From Mine
Police are warning the public following the theft of 20 litres of nitric acid from Mothar Mountain, near Gympie.
Two Injured In Crash
Two people suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway in Nanango early on Thursday morning.
Storms Cause $1m Roads Damage
Recent storms have caused an estimated $1 million damage to the South Burnett’s road network, Council’s meeting heard on Wednesday.
Emerson Way Rejected Again
A proposal to name a section of the D’Aguilar Highway after tennis legend Roy Emerson may not have succeeded on its second attempt, but the game is still afoot.
Hey Cobargo, Help Is On Its Way!
The cash raised at the recent “Monster Garage Sale / Eat In The Street” bushfire fundraiser in Nanango is now on its way to Cobargo
Rain Takes Pressure Off Water Restrictions
Recent storms have eased the need to tighten South Burnett water restrictions.
