Small Fire Creates Big Smoke
A small vegetation fire on the side of the D’Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia created a large amount of smoke in the Kingaroy area on Wednesday afternoon.
QRFA And AgForce Team Up
The Queensland Renewable Fuels Association announced on Wednesday it has signed a partnership agreement with AgForce, Queensland’s peak organisation for broadacre primary producers.
Gympie Rates To Rise 2.1pc
Most Gympie region ratepayers can expect a rate rise of no more than 2.1 per cent after Gympie Regional Council adopted its 2017-18 budget on Wednesday morning.
Cherbourg Welcomes Hospital Renovation
A $150,000 renovation at Cherbourg Hospital should prove priceless for families going through the saddest times of their lives.
Sky Muster Data Set To Double
AgForce has welcomed the announcement of significantly increased data limits for NBN’s Sky Muster satellite internet customers.
Special Treat For Young Rider
Ivor Harm, from BRTS Racing in Brisbane, was the special guest at the Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club’s club day held on Saturday at Kingaroy Showgrounds.
MP Says Government
Should Build Mobile Towers
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud believes the Federal Government should build telecommunications towers in mobile “black spot” areas and charge telecos to access them.
Yarraman Unveils New Website
The Yarraman Progress Association has unveiled its new website, developed by local resident Helen Mead
Kratzie’s Off To The Cup
Former South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be taking a one-week break from the region in early November so he and his wife Eleanor can take part in the spectacle of the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Energy Companies Want Graduates
Ergon Energy and Energex have begun a recruitment drive to attract electrical engineering graduates to join the network early in 2018.
$26m Boost To Expand Biorefinery
A $26 million expansion of the Dalby ethanol biorefinery will generate jobs and potentially boost demand for sorghum.
Country Music Star Coming To Muster
The Murgon Rotary Club have announced that Golden Guitar winner Gina Jeffreys will be headlining this year’s 7th annual Murgon Music Muster on November 2-5.
Council Plans $8m CBD Upgrade
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin setting aside money next year for a major upgrade of Kingaroy’s CBD.
South Burnett May Leave
SQC Regional Tourism Board
The South Burnett Regional Council may break away from the Southern Queensland Country regional tourism board and redirect resources to a new local tourism group instead.
Virtual Workshop With Real Benefits
It’s not every day that “students” are encouraged to play with their mobile phones while the teacher is talking …
Group Launches Digital Bridal Magazine
Kingaroy’s Glendon Street forecourt took on a festive look for a few hours on Saturday night to help launch the South Burnett’s first digital bridal magazine and website.
Cyclist ‘Hit By Car’
A young boy was taken to hospital on Monday afternoon after his bicycle was allegedly hit by a car in the Kingaroy CBD.
Action-Packed Calendar For Speedway
The South Burnett Speedway Club has released its calendar for the 2017-18 racing season, which will kick off in October.
Pontoon Stolen From Dam
Police are seeking help from the public to locate a pontoon boat and trailer stolen on Saturday from Boondooma Dam.
$24m For Road Projects
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend $24.58 million on road maintenance and capital works in 2017-18.
