Woolies’ Bag Ban Starts Today
Woolworths and Big W stores across Queensland are no longer supplying shoppers with single-use plastic bags at the checkout, ahead of the State Government ban on July 1.
Awards Deadline Extended
Reconciliation Australia has extended the application period for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisations to apply for the 2018 Indigenous Governance Awards.
Mental Illness Under-Reported In Rural Areas
One-third of country people who are suffering moderate to high psychological distress don’t think they have a mental health problem.
1.4m Tourists Visited Region: SQCT
More than 1.4 million domestic tourists holidayed in the Southern Queensland Country area in the year to March 2018, according to new Tourism Research Australia data.
Riders Tackle Nanango Endurance
The Nanango Heritage Endurance Ride is always a test for horses and riders … but at least the horses get regular vet checks!
Plan To Build Truck Fuel Stop
IOR Petroleum has lodged a development application with the South Burnett Regional Council to build an unmanned truck refuelling facility in the Kingaroy Industrial Estate.
$44.6m Cuts To Police Budget: LNP
The LNP claims the recent State Budget has put the safety of Queenslanders at risk by slashing $44.6 million from the Queensland Police Service budget for 2018-19.
Cooyar Part Of $9.8m Upgrade
Cooyar’s new waste transfer station will open on Monday (June 25), part of a $9.8 million investment by Toowoomba Regional Council into its regional waste facilities.
AgForce Welcomes Extension
AgForce has welcomed the Federal Government’s extension of the Farm Household Allowance to provide extra short-term relief for drought-affected farmers.
Netball Courts Bounce Back
Nanango netballers were back in action for the first time on their eye-popping new courts on Friday afternoon.
Mayor Tips Minimal Rates Increase
South Burnett Regional Council’s 2018-19 Budget will impose a minimum rate increase on ratepayers, Mayor Keith Campbell promised on Tuesday.
Large Grass Fire Under Control
A large grass fire which broke out near the New England Highway at Upper Yarraman on Tuesday morning was brought under control by 12:55pm.
Old Church Enjoys Mural Makeover
Nanango has a new attraction on its mural trail with the official unveiling on Saturday of the re-decorated Churchyard Shop in Burnett Street.
Kilkivan-Goomeri Health Services Update
I am cautiously optimistic following the announcement by the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service that they will deliver community health services to Kilkivan and Goomeri.
Damien Aims For Leadership Role
Coolabunia dairy farmer – and former South Burnett councillor – Damien Tessman is the only Queenslander taking part in Dairy Australia’s “Developing Dairy Leaders” program.
Road Trip Takes It Toll
The long trip to Goondiwindi didn’t work out well for the South Burnett Saints on Saturday in the AFL Darling Downs competition.
Local Competition Delivers Mixed Results
Barambah may be sitting on the second spot in the Women’s Division this year, but the Panthers think third-placed Wests may be the team to watch.
Conference Plans Taking Shape
Planning is well under way for QRRRWN’s 25th annual conference which will be held in Kingaroy in September.
Rail Trail Tourism Rising
Tourist numbers on the South Burnett Rail Trail are already matching traffic flows on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Blackbutt and Moore, according to new data released by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Young Crims ‘Getting Slap On The Wrist’: MP
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says juvenile offenders in the South Burnett have been getting a “slap on the wrist” before being sent back home.
