$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
Dam Allocation Hits 100pc
There’s been some more good news for irrigators who rely on Boondooma Dam … their allocations have been lifted from 46 per cent to 100 per cent.
Mayor Happy With Tour Roll-Up
Mayor Keith Campbell says he is very happy with attendance numbers at this year’s ‘Listening Tour’, which drew bigger audiences than last year.
Motorbike ‘Sped Through Park’
A Nanango motorbike rider who allegedly sped away from police through Kingaroy’s Rotary Park will face 13 charges when he fronts court next month.
PCA Goes Nuts In Brisbane
Peanut Company of Australia shared the love of Kingaroy peanuts at the Good Food & Wine Show in Brisbane at the weekend.
Low-Interest Disaster Loans Available
Natural disaster assistance – including low-interest loans up to $250,000 – is now available to primary producers directly affected by the severe storms that struck the South Burnett on October 11-14.
Injured Rider Airlifted
A dirt bike rider aged in his 20s was airlifted to hospital with chest injuries after a crash at Manar Park, near Proston, on Saturday.
Irrigation Costs To Be Reviewed
Irrigation pricing in Queensland is to be reviewed by the independent economic regulator, the Queensland Competition Authority, but the review won’t affect pricing structures for 2019.
Billion-Dollar Wage Theft
Unions say wage theft has become a business model in Australia after research reveals backpackers are more than likely owed more than a billion dollars in unpaid wages.
