Vale Valmai: A Crusader For The Environment
Well-known Linville environmental advocate and retired farmer Valmai Burnett has died aged 90.
Impending Doom … Or Boom
Queensland’s signature race day fell on Saturday when Doomben played host to the $1.5 million UBET Stradbroke Handicap, the state’s richest contest.
Gayndah Meeting To Discuss ILUA
A meeting to be held at Gayndah on June 30 is the next step in a decades-long process by Wakka Wakka native title claimants to gain legal recognition.
$25m To Fix More Mobile Black Spots
The Federal Government has announced Round 4 of its Mobile Black Spot Program which aims to improve telecommunications in regional Australia.
QFF Warns Against Waste Levy
The Queensland Farmers Federation has warned the State Government’s proposed waste levy could lead to illegal waste dumping on farms if it is poorly planned.
World Comes To Nanango To Play
Tucked away at the end of a laneway in Nanango is one of the South Burnett’s hidden gems … a home to local and visiting musicians, some of whom have travelled vast distances to share their talents with local residents.
MP ‘Disappointed’ Over
Digital Hospital Omission
Deb Frecklington has asked for a briefing over why Kingaroy is not in the “digital hospitals” program
Council Rebrands Small Business Focus
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a new business growth action plan and “brand” to work with local small businesses.
Double-Header At Murgon
There’s a big double-header of rugby league planned at Murgon on Saturday with two A Grade matches scheduled
‘Baby’ Helps Out Hospital
Kingaroy Hospital’s Director of Nursing Liz Livingstone has a new “baby girl”, but before anyone gets too excited, Mallory Jane is just a doll … but a pretty important one at that.
Grazing Plan For Solar Farm
If the Kingaroy solar farm goes ahead, it doesn’t mean the land would be quarantined from future agricultural uses, according to Terrain Solar director Simon Ingram.
LGAQ Rejects Waste Levy
The Local Government Association of Queensland has rejected the State Government’s plan to introduce a waste levy on all domestic and household waste from January 1.
Will Kingaroy Solar Farm Be Next?
The approval this week by Southern Downs Council of a $125 million project by Terrain Solar near Warwick has some South Burnett residents concerned the company’s proposed Kingaroy solar farm could be next.
Rural Service Extended To 2020
The Rural Financial Counselling Service, which provides assistance to farmers experiencing financial hardship or drought, has been extended to 2020.
Heritage Bank Wins National Awards
Heritage Bank has been rated as one of the country’s most favoured financial institutions by its customers in the 2018 Mozo People’s Choice Awards.
Prices Down In Murgon
Ongoing dry conditions in many parts of Queensland and NSW are having an effect on cattle local markets.
New Credit System Starts July 1
A new system of credit scoring that will see significant changes for borrowers will come into effect on July 1, even though most Australians are unaware of it.
No Plan For Local Digital Hospital
A program to improve patient care in Queensland Hospitals by using digital technology does not include the new Kingaroy Hospital, despite a $62 million upgrade currently underway.
AgForce Releases Budget Wish List
An investment in road and rail infrastructure, extra help for drought-affected communities and the continued roll-out of wild dog fences top AgForce’s wish list for next week’s State Budget.
Soccer Season Starts To Heat Up
The local football competition played its eighth round last weekend, and after a flat start to the South Burnett soccer season it’s suddenly become a lot more interesting
