Road Crews Press On Despite Storms
Council road crews have been working on projects around the region over the past month, despite being interrupted by storms during October.
Plan To Make Miners Stump Up More
The State Government is considering making mining companies pay even more to establish a mine to ensure taxpayers aren’t left to pay the costs of mine rehabilitation.
QFF Renews Calls To Axe Stamp Duty
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has renewed calls to remove stamp duty on crop insurance in Queensland.
$15,000 Holiday Up For Grabs
South Burnett residents are being encouraged to get into the festive spirit and enter this year’s Hancock Prospecting Christmas Lights competition.
Fitness Tracker … For Cattle
The CSIRO and an agtech startup, Ceres Tag, have created a smart ear tag to help farmers keep track of where their livestock are and what they’re doing.
$1m In Farm Wages Recovered
An investigation targeting Australia’s Harvest Trail has recovered more than $1 million in unpaid wages for more than 2500 farm workers.
Standpipe Planned For Hivesville
Hivesville will get a standpipe in the near future to assist residents in the district who rely on tank water.
$1.24m For Murgon CBD Footpaths
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend $1.24 million in 2019-20 on a long-awaited fix for Murgon CBD’s footpaths.
Council Plans Library Upgrade
The South Burnett Regional Council plans to upgrade Nanango’s library and administration building soon.
Maidenwell Roadworks ‘Not Enough’
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has urged the State Government to do urgent upgrades to the Maidenwell-Bunya Mountains Road, saying the current works are “nowhere near enough” to make the road safe.
Council To Consult On Water Projects
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell intends to capitalise on a Federal Government decision to grant $2 million to the South and North Burnett to fund feasibility studies into water projects.
Max Forsyth: 1947 – 2018
Most Maidenwell residents will remember Max Forsyth – who died recently at age 71 – as a keen exponent of native plants, or for his involvement in the rural fire brigade or Maidenwell Community Group.
Council Forgives $16,000 Water Bill
The South Burnett Regional Council will forgive most of an elderly woman’s $16,142.14 water bill.
Kindy Kids Love Their Adopt-a-Cop
The foyer of Kingaroy Police Station now boasts a new piece of artwork, courtesy of some of the South Burnett’s youngest budding artists.
Solar Farm Proposal Rejected
A proposal to build a solar farm 3km east of Kingaroy has been rejected by the SBRC
New Faces At Kingaroy Police
Two new 1st Year police constables reported for their first shifts in Kingaroy on Wednesday.
MP Wants New Hall At Murgon High
Education Minister Grace Grace made a low-key visit to Murgon and Cherbourg on Tuesday … but there could be some big news around the corner for Murgon State High School.
Fun Way To Raise Funds
Murgon teenager Abelee Stanley has been a familiar face around South Burnett rugby league grounds since she was just a youngster.
Croquet Has Become A Big Hit
Every Tuesday morning, the lowest green at the Kingaroy Bowls Club is taken over by a wild bunch wielding wooden mallets and hitting colourful balls.
Atahnee ‘Comes Home’ To Cherbourg
Until now Atahnee Simpson has never actually lived in Cherbourg … but when she started work at the local community radio station this week, she felt like she’d come home.
