Minister’s Reply ‘Unacceptable’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says Health Minister Steven Miles has refused to answer questions about lengthy delays for the reimbursement of Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme for people in the South Burnett.
SPC Looks For New Buyer
Coca-Cola Amatil has told shareholders in Sydney it has decided to sell off its fruit, veges and baked beans packager SPC.
21pc Blame Women For Being Hit
A major study released on Friday has found a disturbing number of Australians still hold views about women the majority would find sexist or harmful.
Fire Bans Extended
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has advised that the Local Fire Ban imposed on Wednesday has been extended.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Sunday, December 2.
Have You Seen This Ute?
Detectives investigating the stabbing of a man in Gympie on Wednesday night have released an image of a vehicle they believe may be connected to the attack.
Great Ideas … Just Add Water
An informal “South Burnett Water Users Group” was formed on Thursday following a forum called by South Burnett Regional Council to gather ideas for future water projects in the region.
Arts Forum Invites Public Feedback
The South Burnett will be the only inland region consulted by the State Government about a new 10-year plan for the arts, cultural and creative sector.
$20,000 For South Burnett Pantry
The South Burnett Pantry will continue to provide hot meals and low-cost food to hundreds of people, thanks to a $20,000 Federal Government grant.
Man Charged Over Stabbing
A 25-year-old Glastonbury man has been charged with multiple offences following an incident in Gympie on Wednesday night in which a man suffered critical stab wounds.
Unwrapping The Gifts At Nanango
There are two undecided contests in the Burnett To Beach Series to be played out in the Heritage Bank Benchmark (1000m) at Nanango this Sunday, December 2
NSW Firies Lend A Hand
NSW firefighters have taken up guard in the South Burnett and North Burnett to lend a hand during the current very high fire danger period.
Drainage Upgrades Starting Soon
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin more major drainage upgrades in Blackbutt soon.
Archbishop To Visit Kingaroy
The Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, the Most Reverend Dr Phillip Aspinall, will be making a pre-Christmas visit to Kingaroy in December.
Platypus Numbers ‘In Decline’
Researchers from the University of NSW say there is mounting evidence that platypus numbers are declining to the point there are concerns about the survival of the species.
ATSIAC Applications Close Soon
Nominations are closing soon for Toowoomba Regional Council’s new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.
KCCI Re-Elects Executive Team
Two new members joined the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry’s executive committee at the group’s Annual General Meeting last week.
Large Grass Fire At Runnymede
Multiple fire crews were called on Wednesday afternoon to a large grass fire burning near Runnymede Road and McCallum Road at Runnymede.
Fire Warning At Beeron
Mundubbera-Durong Road was closed briefly on Wednesday evening due to heavy smoke from a bushfire in the Beeron area.
Tourist Inquiries Drop 5pc
The number of inquiries at South Burnett visitor information centres dropped by more than 5 per cent during the latest quarter.
