Scams Targeting Indigenous Rising
Scams targeting Indigenous people were at the highest level ever recorded according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s annual Targeting Scams report.
Prepare For Winter Flu
Queensland Health is urging Queenslanders to get serious about protecting themselves, their loved ones and anyone else they come into contact with against the flu.
Club Bowled Over By Gift
Kingaroy bowlers will be feeling a little bit safer following a generous donation by Kingaroy Rotary.
New Grants Help Wine Producers
The Australian wine industry can plan for the future on sure footing following the Federal Government’s Budget announcements of two new grant programs to promote Australian wine at home and abroad.
Awards Mark End Of Shopper Program
South Burnett Directions wrapped up its successful shopper loyalty program with a function for participating business owners at the TAFE Qld South West campus in Kingaroy recently.
Moreton Aims For Rail Corridor
Moreton Resources has identified a 60 metre wide, 132km long corridor which it would like to use to transport coal north from its proposed Kingaroy mine.
MP Calls For More Road Investment
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the Labor Government to reinstate much needed funding for highways in the Nanango Electorate.
State Promises ‘World-Class’
Lung Tests For Coal Miners
The State Government has promised that Queensland’s 30,000 coal miners will have “world-class” lung function tests by the end of the year.
Farm Safety Calendar
Competition On Again
The State Government’s annual farm safety calendar competition – which saw South Burnett primary school children win three of the 12 prizes last year – was officially launched by Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace on Wednesday.
Council Tackles Problem Roads
Work on fixing Ellesmere Road’s shoulders will begin within weeks, Cr Gavin Jones told Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Motorcycle Tourism: Are You In?
South Burnett hotel, accommodation, food and fuel operators who want to join the region’s push to attract motorcycle tourism need to put up their hands soon.
Ringsfield EOIs Open This Friday
The South Burnett Regional Council will call for expressions of interest to manage the operations of Ringsfield House in Nanango this Friday (May 19).
Council To Cut Community Support
South Burnett community groups who want rebates on Council fees will be forced to stump up extra cash from July 1.
May Exhibitions Dazzle And Delight
Art fanciers looking for something different have less than two weeks left to see the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s May exhibition.
Local Duo Mentioned In Parliament
Two well-known South Burnett residents were mentioned in Federal Parliament recently during a debate on the Federal Budget.
Sale Numbers Drop In Murgon
After a bumper yarding of almost 1400 at the annual Weaner Show and Sale in Murgon on May 5, numbers were back to 400 at Murgon’s latest fortnightly sale on Tuesday.
Petition Targets 4306 Postcode
A petition has been launched to try again to get Blackbutt’s bizarre postcode troubles fixed by Australia Post.
St John’s Opens New Buildings
New administration and classroom buildings at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy were officially opened on Monday.
Open House At Murgon
Murgon’s Men Shed will be manning the barbecue at the Open House which is being held at the Murgon Town Hall tonight (Tuesday)
Deadly Plant Pest Knocking At Door
International experts will be gathering in Brisbane this week to swap information and strengthen Australia’s defences against one of the world’s most devastating plant pests, Xylella fastidiosa.
