MP Shares Waste Levy Concerns
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington shares concerns the State Government’s proposed Waste Levy will hit households and small businesses with extra costs.
Knitters Love To Stop And Natter
During the French Revolution, women reportedly sat in the street knitting as the heads rolled … these days, women can be still be spotted knitting in the street but fortunately there’s no guillotine in Nanango!
Trio Charged With Multiple Offences
Two men and a teenager have been charged in relation to a string of offences allegedly committed in Murgon, Tiaro and Eli Waters earlier this week.
Key Forum For Beef Producers
Beef producers and agribusinesses wanting insights into the latest research on pasture dieback, cattle herds and genetics have been encouraged to attend a free forum to be held at the Brian Pastures Research Station near Gayndah this month.
Country Festival’s Ready To Run
After a “trial run” last year, the new Wondai Country Festival will be graduating to the big time in a fortnight with a string of events planned across two days, culminating in a full 42.2km marathon along the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Council Doubts Waste Levy Is Cost-Free
The South Burnett Regional Council is examining what potential costs the State Government’s proposed $70-a-tonne waste levy might impose on the region.
Gallery Hosts Two Unique Exhibitions
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery is hosting two unusual exhibitions this month with works which have never been seen before in the South Burnett.
Wondai To Salute Our Reserve Forces
Wondai will be hosting its very special Reserve Forces Day parade again on Sunday, July 1.
Cash For Cans Plan Postponed
The introduction of the State Government’s proposed container deposit scheme has been pushed back from July to November.
Toowoomba’s Economy Breaks $10b
The Toowoomba Region recorded a 6.2 per cent boost to its regional economy during 2016-17, according to data released by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Hospital Launches Wound Care Service
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital has begun offering a chronic wound dressing service … and thanks to a generous donation by Bill Hull Car Centre, it will also be able to provide it to patients too ill to travel into Kingaroy.
Wind Farm Work Well Underway
The southern section of Niagara Road in Boyneside is being upgraded to allow components for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm to be shifted on to the site.
$1.25m Extra Earmarked For Grants
The State Government has announced a special $1.25 million round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants to mark the 25th anniversary of the funding program.
Heartstarter At Wondai Diner
A “spare” defibrillator which has been placed at a handy location in Wondai could be a lifesaver if an emergency occurs nearby.
Council To Test Water Pumps
The South Burnett Regional Council will release 300 hours of bore water flow down Barkers and Meandu creeks near Nanango after local farmers knocked back an offer for the water.
Woman Threatened With Tomahawk
A Murgon woman suffered an arm injury after four intruders forced their way into her house in Perkins Street on Sunday evening.
Policewoman ‘Kicked During RBT’
A 17-year-old female driver allegedly kicked a Kingaroy policewoman who pulled her over for a random breath test on Thursday night.
Four Hurt In High-Speed Crash
Speed, inexperience and drunkenness have been blamed for a crash in which four teenagers were injured in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Expert Panel To Review Tree Cover
A panel of scientists appointed by the beef industry will meet in Brisbane for the first time later this month as part of its review of vegetation management across Australia.
Winter Officially Starts At Gallery
The two-month Queensland Winter Craft Festival is now officially under way at Kingaroy Art Gallery following its launch by South Burnett Keith Campbell on Saturday morning.
