Council Joins FAGs Fight
The South Burnett Regional Council will join the Australian Local Government Association’s push to make council grant funding an issue at the next Federal election.
Halloween Fun Bewitches Nanango
Numbers at Nanango’s fifth annual Halloween street party were slightly down this year, but organisers were actually feeling relieved.
$3.9m Fines For Safety Breaches
The State Government has ramped up maximum penalties to $3.9 million for mining companies that breach safety regulations.
Feedback Sought On Corporate Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to comment on a draft version of the Toowoomba Region 2019-2024 Corporate Plan this month.
LNP Fears Hidden Water Rises
The LNP fears the State Government’s move to refer irrigation pricing to the Queensland Competition Authority could end up costing farmers a lot more for water.
MP Questions Payment Delays
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says continued and lengthy delays for the reimbursement of Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS) applications for South Burnett patients are “simply unacceptable”.
Big Weekend Ahead At Muster
The caravans and campervans have been rolling in all week for Murgon Rotary Club’s 2018 Music Muster, setting the stage for another huge celebration of Australian country music
Photo Sales Help LifeFlight
The committee that organises the annual South Burnett Community Family Fun Day had a pleasant surprise when they held their regular meeting last Thursday night.
$15m Added To Grants Program
Community groups in drought-affected parts of Queensland have been urged to apply for a share of $15 million in Federal Government grants.
Kristy Joins RDA Committee
BIEDO chief executive officer Kristy Frahm is one of three new faces to join Regional Development Australia’s Wide Bay Burnett committee.
U17s Put On Strong Display
A team of young footballers did the South Burnett proud at the weekend, earning a spot in the Grand Final at the Mackay Indigenous Rugby League carnival.
Fundraising Starts For Fun Run
Fundraising has begun for The Ration Shed’s 2019 Reconciliation Fun Run from Murgon to Cherbourg.
Yarraman Bursts Into Colour
Three-time grand champions Heather and Neville McNalty had a surprise for Yarraman residents who gathered at the Memorial Hall recently to congratulate the winners of the 2018 Colours of Yarraman gardening competition.
Landcare Group To Wind Up
The Kingaroy Landcare Group will wind up within six months unless a new President and Secretary can be found.
Kilkivan Welcomes Its Health Nurse
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the appointment of a community health nurse to Kilkivan twice per week is confirmation of the high level of need for better access to health care in the region.
Storms and Bushfires Hit Our Communities
The past few weeks have seen our region hit by serious bushfires and intense storm cells.
Rolling Stoppages At Tarong
Contractors involved in the current shut-down work being carried at Tarong Power Station are conducting a series of rolling stopworks as part of prolonged negotiations over a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.
Help For Farmers, But More’s Needed
So far this year Murgon’s Graham House has quietly helped 91 South Burnett farming families put food on the table, pay bills, fix broken pumps …
Goomeri Bands Together At Markets
Goomeri residents came out in force on Saturday afternoon to support the inaugural Goomeri Gourmet Event and Twilight Markets.
Farming Heartache Wins Top Prize
A painting depicting the struggles of farmers battling drought, poor roads, rates and red tape has won this year’s South Burnett Open Art Competition
