Scheme To Subsidise Apprentices
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed a new plan to subsidise the wages of apprentices in regional and rural communities.
Subway Deals Will Help Foodbank
The Subway shop in Kingaroy will be joining in with fellow stores across Australia in a “Live Feed” promotion on Friday (November 2) to help Foodbank Australia.
Work Starts On Dairy Code
The Federal Government has started formal consultations on a mandatory code of conduct for the dairy industry.
Don’t Issue An Invitation To Thieves
Last Sunday, Kingaroy police officer David Tierney was out walking his dog when he spotted a vehicle parked outside a Kingaroy newsagency.
Canteen Targets Healthy Eating
The volunteers at the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary Canteen believe that healthy eating is as easy as A-B-C.
Container Refund Scheme Begins
The State Government’s new container recycling deposit scheme officially began on Thursday so South Burnett residents can now redeem eligible containers for 10c in Kingaroy, Cherbourg and Kilkivan.
Speed … You’ll Lose Your Licence Or Worse
Kingaroy Police are frustrated that drivers are still putting their lives at risk on local roads by ignoring repeated road safety messages.
Council Joins FAGs Fight
The South Burnett Regional Council will join the Australian Local Government Association’s push to make council grant funding an issue at the next Federal election.
Halloween Fun Bewitches Nanango
Numbers at Nanango’s fifth annual Halloween street party were slightly down this year, but organisers were actually feeling relieved.
$3.9m Fines For Safety Breaches
The State Government has ramped up maximum penalties to $3.9 million for mining companies that breach safety regulations.
Feedback Sought On Corporate Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to comment on a draft version of the Toowoomba Region 2019-2024 Corporate Plan this month.
LNP Fears Hidden Water Rises
The LNP fears the State Government’s move to refer irrigation pricing to the Queensland Competition Authority could end up costing farmers a lot more for water.
MP Questions Payment Delays
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says continued and lengthy delays for the reimbursement of Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) applications for South Burnett patients are “simply unacceptable”.
Big Weekend Ahead At Muster
The caravans and campervans have been rolling in all week for Murgon Rotary Club’s 2018 Music Muster, setting the stage for another huge celebration of Australian country music
Photo Sales Help LifeFlight
The committee that organises the annual South Burnett Community Family Fun Day had a pleasant surprise when they held their regular meeting last Thursday night.
$15m Added To Grants Program
Community groups in drought-affected parts of Queensland have been urged to apply for a share of $15 million in Federal Government grants.
Kristy Joins RDA Committee
BIEDO chief executive officer Kristy Frahm is one of three new faces to join Regional Development Australia’s Wide Bay Burnett committee.
U17s Put On Strong Display
A team of young footballers did the South Burnett proud at the weekend, earning a spot in the Grand Final at the Mackay Indigenous Rugby League carnival.
Fundraising Starts For Fun Run
Fundraising has begun for The Ration Shed’s 2019 Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon to Cherbourg.
Yarraman Bursts Into Colour
Three-time grand champions Heather and Neville McNalty had a surprise for Yarraman residents who gathered at the Memorial Hall recently to congratulate the winners of the 2018 Colours of Yarraman gardening competition.
