Nanango Reaches Out To Farmers
Farming families in drought-stricken parts of Queensland are being given a helping hand thanks to the efforts of a Nanango resident and the local Lions Club.
SBcare Joins National Challenge
SBcare’s Meals on Wheels volunteers are taking part in a national challenge this week to help set an Australian record for the most community meals prepared in five hours.
Friday Deadline For Grants
The deadline is fast approaching for Round 6 of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington’s “Local Hero Grants”.
PCYC Kids Get An Edge Ahead
It’s all happening at the South Burnett PCYC in Murgon on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Police Praise BaconFest Crowds
Kingaroy Police have estimated 7000 people attended BaconFest in Kingaroy at its busiest point on the weekend.
Two Charged Over $20m Farm Fraud
Two men have been charged by the Toowoomba Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) for their alleged involvement in a farming fraud which police allege totalled more than $20 million.
TRC Defers Rates Payments
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to defer rates payments for drought-affected rural property owners in the region.
MP Targets Mulga ‘Myth’
A repeated claim that farmers in drought-stricken western Queensland have been banned from pushing mulga to feed stock has been shot down by the State Government.
Kingaroy Enjoys A Pig Time
The threat of wet weather on the weekend caused some headaches for Kingaroy’s inaugural BaconFest but not enough to stop the main day sizzling.
Cattle Producers Discuss Tick Issues
About 30 cattle producers gathered at the Kingaroy TAFE college on Monday to give their feedback on tick issues to representatives from Biosecurity Queensland.
Man, 38, Faces Sex Charge
A 38-year-old Moffatdale man has been charged with assault with intent to rape after an alleged incident involving a 12-year-old girl.
Big Day For Small Business
Business South Burnett – Council’s economic and tourism development unit – is hosting a big day for small business in Nanango on Wednesday.
Council Seeks Feedback On Flood Planning
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting submissions from local residents on proposed changes to the Planning Scheme to control development within flood risk areas.
Groups Call For Power ‘Accountability’
A coalition of community, farming and welfare groups has called on politicians to start “walking the walk” on electricity prices.
Littleproud Keeps Agriculture Role
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has retained his role as Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources in the new Federal ministry.
Review To Focus On Drought Strategies
Former Queensland Farmers Federation CEO Ruth Wade and former AgForce Queensland CEO Charles Burke have been commissioned by the State Government to conduct a review of Queensland’s Drought Program.
New Guides For Anglers
The State Government has released two new guides for recreational anglers to keep them up-to-date with boating and fishing regulations.
$1.5m Bridge Closed For Repairs
The $1.5 million Marshlands Bridge at Barambah Creek – officially opened by the South Burnett Regional Council in May last year – will be closed for three days this week for repairs.
KCCG Unveils Coal Rail Maps
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group says 174 South Burnett landholders – and 323 parcels of land – would be directly affected if Moreton Resources’ proposed coal rail line goes ahead.
Semi-Finals Deliver Big Surprises
Last Saturday’s soccer semi-finals provided some real surprises for spectators … and also sadly spelled the end of the season for two of the region’s eight teams.
