Neville Bows Out At Cooyar
The 70th annual Cooyar Show was opened on Saturday afternoon by long-time campdraft caller and show stalwart Neville McNalty.
Rail Trail Group Plans Improvements
A counter-petition in favour of a feasibility study into a Murgon-Proston Rail Trail will be presented to the South Burnett Regional Council’s March meeting.
Qld Passes Human Rights Bill
The State Government has enshrined 23 human rights in a Bill passed in State Parliament on Wednesday.
Tourism Operators Partner With Festival
Accommodation providers are being encouraged to market the upcoming Wine And Food In The Park Festival to their customers as part of a new tourism promotion being organised by Visit South Burnett.
New Plumbing Laws Start July 1
South Burnett Regional Council is updating IT and administration systems ahead of the introduction on July 1 of new State Government plumbing and drainage legislation.
Council Cash Backs Dam Festival
The South Burnett will get a new fishing competition this year despite concerns it might undermine already successful events run by community groups.
CleanCo To Take Over Assets
Legislation to create the State Government’s new electricity generator, CleanCo, has been introduced into State Parliament.
Council Tests Market For Land
The South Burnett Regional Council is testing if there is a market for industrial land in Kingaroy.
FRRR Launches Small Grants Scheme
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is offering “Small & Vital” grants of up to $10,000 so rural communities can undertake the projects most important to them.
Macdiarmid Street Hit Again
Just a week after a Kingaroy resident awoke to find a thief in their house in Macdiarmid Street, another house in the same street has been targeted.
Skills Shared At Workshop
The last in a series of workshops designed to help build a stronger South Burnett was held at the Kingaroy TAFE campus on Monday.
Girls … Try Out Footy For Free!
One of the hottest trends in women’s sport in recent years has been rugby league.
Pancakes Get A Head Start
No, you’re not flipping out … Pancake Day isn’t officially until next week, but that didn’t stop Kingaroy’s Anglican Ladies Guild from celebrating the annual tradition a little bit early this year
$1m Project To Monitor Cherbourg Streets
Almost a million dollars will be spent by the Federal Government to install CCTV cameras near key locations in Cherbourg.
Proston Show Ready To Go!
The 61st annual Proston Show will fill Proston’s Showgrounds on March 8-9, and the Proston Show Society launched it with a special High Tea on Saturday.
Rally Crews Stop For Smoko
A startling array of odd-looking vehicles rolled into Kingaroy on Saturday morning but it was nothing to get alarmed about.
Business Roadshow Coming To Town
The Burnett Inland Small Business Roadshow will be bringing a range of business-themed displays to the South Burnett on Tuesday.
Council Cuts Swickers’ Water Charges
South Burnett Regional Council will temporarily cut Swickers’ water charges to help one of the region’s largest employers save money during a downturn in the pork industry.
Police Brekkie To Help Flood Victims
Kingaroy Police have thrown their weight behind fundraising efforts for flood-affected north-west Queensland.
Council Honours Nanango Family
One of Nanango’s pioneering families will be recognised for 120 years of contributions to the local community
