QFF Warns Against Waste Levy
The Queensland Farmers Federation has warned the State Government’s proposed waste levy could lead to illegal waste dumping on farms if it is poorly planned.
The Queensland Farmers Federation has warned the State Government’s proposed waste levy could lead to illegal waste dumping on farms if it is poorly planned.
Tucked away at the end of a laneway in Nanango is one of the South Burnett’s hidden gems … a home to local and visiting musicians, some of whom have travelled vast distances to share their talents with local residents.
Deb Frecklington has asked for a briefing over why Kingaroy is not in the “digital hospitals” program
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a new business growth action plan and “brand” to work with local small businesses.
There’s a big double-header of rugby league planned at Murgon on Saturday with two A Grade matches scheduled
Kingaroy Hospital’s Director of Nursing Liz Livingstone has a new “baby girl”, but before anyone gets too excited, Mallory Jane is just a doll … but a pretty important one at that.
If the Kingaroy solar farm goes ahead, it doesn’t mean the land would be quarantined from future agricultural uses, according to Terrain Solar director Simon Ingram.
The Local Government Association of Queensland has rejected the State Government’s plan to introduce a waste levy on all domestic and household waste from January 1.
The approval this week by Southern Downs Council of a $125 million project by Terrain Solar near Warwick has some South Burnett residents concerned the company’s proposed Kingaroy solar farm could be next.
The Rural Financial Counselling Service, which provides assistance to farmers experiencing financial hardship or drought, has been extended to 2020.
Heritage Bank has been rated as one of the country’s most favoured financial institutions by its customers in the 2018 Mozo People’s Choice Awards.
Ongoing dry conditions in many parts of Queensland and NSW are having an effect on cattle local markets.
A new system of credit scoring that will see significant changes for borrowers will come into effect on July 1, even though most Australians are unaware of it.
A program to improve patient care in Queensland Hospitals by using digital technology does not include the new Kingaroy Hospital, despite a $62 million upgrade currently underway.
An investment in road and rail infrastructure, extra help for drought-affected communities and the continued roll-out of wild dog fences top AgForce’s wish list for next week’s State Budget.
The local football competition played its eighth round last weekend, and after a flat start to the South Burnett soccer season it’s suddenly become a lot more interesting
The water temps have been slowly dropping over the past few weeks in the South Burnett as winter well and truly moves in
Queensland parents have just over a week to have their say about NAPLAN.
The ABC is looking for applications from young people in regional Australia for its annual Trailblazers project.
Woolworths stores – including the supermarket in Kingaroy Shoppingworld – will soon be offering “shopping bags for life” for customers to buy for less than a dollar.