Council Ramps Up Road Schedule
The list of roads either graded – or about to be graded – took up a substantial chunk of time at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting
Thief Wakes Kingaroy Resident
Kingaroy police are investigating a “sneak break” which woke a resident in Macdiarmid Street on February 11.
Easter Bunny Replaces Santa
Murgon’s annual Christmas Fair keeps getting washed out, so the organisers have decided it’s time for a change.
AAP To Fight Fake News
Independent news agency Australian Associated Press (AAP) is launching a dedicated “fact-checking” unit ahead of the Federal Election … and it’s inviting readers to submit claims to be checked.
TRC Extends Rates Relief
Toowoomba councillors have voted unanimously to extend the deferral of rate notice payments for eligible primary producers who are experiencing severe drought conditions.
Change To Yarraman Water Rules
Toowoomba Regional Council has moved to modify guidelines for medium level water restrictions in Yarraman and several other rural towns after listening to community concerns.
SupaIGA Expansion Plan Moves Ahead
A plan to expand Kingaroy’s SupaIGA supermarket – first announced 12 months ago – has taken a major step forward.
Police Hunt Would-Be Thieves
Police are investigating a bizarre failed robbery attempt at a service station in Kilcoy where the would-be thieves eventually fled empty-handed along the D’Aguilar Highway.
Review Suggests Changes To Divisions
Population fluctuations in the northern half of the region could result in some South Burnett residents swapping Divisions at the next Council elections in March 2020.
TRC Backs Federal Funding Push
Toowoomba Regional Council is backing a campaign to increase the Financial Assistance Grants available for local governments throughout Australia.
Karinya Gets $450,000 Grant
The Karinya aged care facility in Nanango will receive more than $450,000 in funding from the Federal Government for upgrades.
Soccer Fans Get Ready For A Big Weekend
South Burnett soccer players and fans are getting ready for a big weekend but a local businesses should be smiling, too.
Wooroolin Car Park To Be Sealed
South Burnett Regional Council plans to seal Wooroolin car park to end a long-standing problem in the town.
Cutback Cuts Off Flying Doctor
South Burnett Regional Council has decided to shorten the official length of the Nanango airfield to improve aircraft safety after failing to resolve a two-year dispute over the removal of trees.
Sports Share $400,000 In Grants
South Burnett sporting groups will share almost $400,000 in grants from the latest rounds of the State Government’s “Get In The Game” grants programs.
Local Grapes Find Fame In Victoria
Two winemakers who produce fine wines using South Burnett grapes have been named as finalists in Australia’s largest competition for young winemakers.
Calls Grow For Coles Boycott
Coolabunia dairy farmer Damien Tessmann has joined a chorus of rural voices calling for a boycott of Coles supermarkets.
Jockeys And Racegoers In The Pink
It was a special day for the ladies at Nanango’s Lee Park racetrack on Saturday … there was a sea of pink in the stands for Valentine’s Day and women also starred on the track.
Dishonesty, Drugs and Drink-Driving
South Burnett police have again been kept busy investigating thefts and break-ins in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas:
No Free TV In Jail Cells
Police Minister Mark Ryan has responded to a widely shared TV report about Queensland prisoners smashing TV sets in their cells.
