$208,000 For Cyclone Repairs
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $208,000 from the Federal and State governments towards the cost of repairing damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Debbie in March 2017.
Wondai Applies For CCTV Grant
Wondai could soon be the third town in the South Burnett region to get a CCTV security camera system to deter crime.
Cooyar Tip Recognised At Awards
Toowoomba Regional Council has won an award at the 2018 Project Management Achievement Awards (Queensland) for its new waste management facilities at Cooyar, Evergreen and Cecil Plains.
Western Roads Resheeting Interrupted
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Thursday its gravel resheeting program in western parts of the region will face a short interruption.
Extra Police In Murgon, Cherbourg
Murgon and Cherbourg residents should notice an increased police presence in their towns at the weekend.
LNP Urges Drought Audit
The LNP has called for a Queensland-wide audit of drought declarations following concerns some were revoked too early.
Community Grants Close August 31
The South Burnett Regional Council has reminded not-for-profit groups and artists that applications for funding from the first round of its Community Grants Program need to be submitted by next Friday, August 31.
Cabinet’s Coming To Toowoomba
State Cabinet will meet in Toowoomba next month as part of the Governing from the Regions program.
Longer Hours At Yarraman Tip
Toowoomba Regional Council has increased the operating hours at the Yarraman Waste Management Facility after receiving feedback from the community.
Industry Moves To Calm 4WD Fears
Industry groups have come out on Thursday to calm fears aroused by media reports about proposed changes to 4WD modification rules in Queensland.
Drought Appeal Passes $1m Mark
The Queensland Drought Appeal has passed the million-dollar mark, barely two weeks after it was launched.
AgForce Joins Rates Protest
AgForce Queensland has come out in support of drought-affected farmers in the South Burnett who are protesting against rate rises of between eight and 17 per cent
Scottish Festival Keeps On Growing
Boondooma Homestead was awash with tartans and bagpipes over the weekend as 300 caravanners and 800 guests gathered to celebrate all things Scottish.
New Park For Wondai Woofers
Wondai dog lovers will soon have a special place to exercise their pooches, thanks to the local Lions Club and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Funeral For Top Boxer
A funeral will be held in Cherbourg on Friday for former Australian boxer Edward Claude – “Eddie” – Barney.
Libraries Offer Streaming Movies
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Wednesday that Council libraries will now provide members with free access to more than 30,000 films.
Kingaroy Accommodation In Short Supply
Visitors coming to Kingaroy for BaconFest may need to book a room in Nanango or Wondai on Saturday night if they don’t act quickly.
Grants Support Local Champs
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced the latest round of successful applicants in his electorate for the Federal Government’s popular Local Sporting Champions program.
MPs Thank Firies
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has thanked South Burnett firefighters for their efforts during recent fires in the region, but has warned local residents the bushfire season has only just begun.
MP Calls For Tarong Extension
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for the life of Tarong Power Station to be extended beyond its projected closure date in 2030
