MP Presses Case For Irrigators
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the State Government to waive Part A charges for irrigators using the Barker-Barambah Water Supply Scheme
Free Concert To Mark Centenary
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch is celebrating its 100th anniversary next Saturday (August 17) with a number of events, including a free community concert.
LAC Plans 100 Years Celebration
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee has begun planning an event to celebrate 100 years of ambulance service in the town.
Local Hero Grant Round Opens
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is celebrating the third anniversary of her popular Local Hero grants program.
Website Guide To Health Services
Darling Downs and West Moreton Public Health Network has unveiled its new website which provides details of PHN-funded services in the South Burnett and Cherbourg local government areas.
Steven Nurtures Love Of Words
Aussie children’s author and poet Steven Herrick triggered some genuine “laugh out loud” moments when he visited St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy on Friday.
New Machine Slashes Waiting
Waiting times at Cherbourg’s Containers For Change Container Refund Point have been slashed following the installation this week of a new counting machine at the facility.
LNP Calls For Suspension Of Water Fees
The LNP has slammed the State Government for charging irrigators for water it can’t supply
Martial Arts Mayhem On The Way
Martial arts exponents from all over south-east Queensland and NSW will be coming to the South Burnett this weekend.
Charity Night To Build Awareness
A special charity screening of the Michael Hutchence biopic “Mystify” has been organised at the Kingaroy Cinema to help raise funds for the South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group.
$5000 TAFE Scholarships Open
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders who wish to study science, technology, engineering, arts or maths vocational courses are being invited to apply for an Advance Queensland – TAFE Queensland Indigenous Pathways Scholarship.
Take A Look Under The Bonnet
Clifton Motors, in conjunction with Murgon Neighbourhood Watch and local police, will be hosting an “Under the Bonnet” community information event in Murgon later this month.
$68,500 Boost For Centre
The Little Peanuts Early Learning Centre in Kingaroy will receive $68,522 through the Federal Government’s Community Child Care Fund, Member for Maranoa David Littleproud announced on Wednesday.
Driver Fined After Rego Fail
A driver pulled over by police on the Wide Bay Highway has been fined for failing to transfer the registration of her vehicle.
$1.3m Upgrade For Saleyards
The State Government has invested more than $1.3 million into upgrades at the Roma Saleyards, the largest livestock selling centre in Australia.
Enjoy A Cuppa With A Cop
Murgon police are inviting the public to join them for a “Coffee With A Cop” on Monday, August 26.
Free Concert In Cooyar
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to celebrate Senior’s Week with a free concert.
Winds Whip Up Two Fires
A quick response by fire crews helped contain a potentially dangerous fire whipped up by wind at Redgate on Thursday afternoon.
Work Starts On Qantas Academy
The first sod was officially turned on Wednesday at the site of the new Qantas Group Pilot Academy at Wellcamp Airport.
ACCC Sets Up ‘Dairy Voice’
A Dairy Consultative Committee is being set up by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to provide a voice for the industry during the implementation of a mandatory code of conduct.
