AgForce Launches Quad Bike Safety Course
The first accredited quad bike training course offered in the South Burnett will be run next month, thanks to a partnership between AgForce and Kingaroy TAFE.
$280,000 To Help Kids On Bail
Youth Justice Minister Di Farmer travelled to Cherbourg on Wednesday morning to announce a new $280,000 bail support program for the town to help keep local young people charged with offences out of youth detention centres.
Bursary Offers $1000 To Local Women
South Burnett women aged 30 or more who would like to further their personal or business development skills are being invited to apply for the QRRRWN Barambah Branch’s educational bursary.
New Agribusiness Grants Program Launched
The Queensland Government will inject $10 million into a new grant program to rural and regional agricultural supply chain businesses that provide local employment opportunities.
Christmas Carnival To Hold Meet & Greet
Christmas may seem a long way away, but Kingaroy’s Christmas Carnival committee are already starting to plan this year’s event.
Toowoomba Aiming For Best Water Win
Toowoomba Regional Council is aiming to take home a gong for having the tastiest water in Queensland when it competes in the state finals of the Ixom Best of the Best Queensland Water Taste Test.
Survey Shows Rural Debt Improvement
Queensland’s rural debt situation has improved over the past six years, according to the State Government.
Tarong Shutdown Will Inject Millions
A two-phase shutdown at Tarong Power Station which is due to begin on August 24 will inject millions of dollars into the South Burnett’s economy.
Saints Tame Visiting Tigers
The Toowoomba Tigers only managed one goal in their match-up with the South Burnett Saints AFL team in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Farmers Welcome NAB Announcement
AgForce Queensland has welcomed the move by NAB to offer more financial flexibility for its rural customers, and urged other major lenders to follow suit.
Container Refund Scheme
Could Shortchange Region
The State Government’s Container Refund Scheme is set to commence on November 1 … but unless more community groups step forward. many South Burnett residents could be left high, dry and out of pocket.
Big Weekend For Young Stars
Hundreds of young rugby league players went home tired but happy at the weekend after another huge – and very successful – Mini Mod rugby league carnival at Wondai.
MP Opens Stadium Seating
Kingaroy’s football fields now feature “stadium seating”, thanks to an $18,500 grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Truck Destroyed By Fire
A truck carrying a bobcat and auger was badly damaged by fire on Friday morning.
$1.5m Upgrade For Fire Tower
The historic Jimna Fire Tower – the subject of multiple protests by local residents for more than a decade – will have $1 million spent on it by the State Government during 2018-19.
Man Injured In Horse Fall
A man is recovering in hospital after suffering multiple injuries when he fell from his horse about 11:30am on Monday.
Truck Idling When Man Crushed
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have released some initial findings into the accident which claimed the life of rodeo contractor Brian King on June 23.
Irrigation Ban Looms As Dam Levels Slip
Boondooma Dam levels are slipping dangerously close to the cut-off level when irrigators will be banned from taking water from the supply.
$100m Loans To Farmers
More than $100 million in concessional loans have been approved in the past 12 months to help young farmers buy or lease their first property, and to improve on-farm productivity.
Teens Charged After Chase
Four juveniles have been charged following a dramatic chase through Wondai and Murgon on Sunday afternoon.
