Extra Police For Festival
Kingaroy Police will have extra officers rostered on for Saturday’s Wine and Food in the Park Festival in Kingaroy
Yarraman Horse Ride ‘Best Yet’
The 2017 Yarraman Horse Ride – described as “the best yet” by some participants – attracted 118 riders to the South Burnett on Saturday.
Farmers Urged To Apply For IDPs
Farmers who are being affected by the extended dry season have been encouraged to apply for drought assistance.
Surreal Sculpture Wins $7000 Prize
The first prize in the inaugural Kingaroy Sculpture Competition has been won by an artist from Boonah who created a surreal work put together from objects he found around the Scenic Rim.
Labor Attacks ‘New Deal’
The State Labor Government has piled criticism on the LNP’s “New Deal” for regional Queensland, released at the weekend.
Mayor Pushes For Rail Commitment
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has called on the Federal Government for a solid forward-funding commitment to build the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line in the upcoming 2017-18 Budget.
More Roadworks To Begin
The South Burnett Regional Council has released details of two more roadworks projects which may cause disruptions in the local area.
Club Celebrates 80th Birthday
The Kingaroy Bowls Club celebrated its 80th birthday last Thursday with an 80th Anniversary Carnival.
Labour Hire Warning For Growers
The Fair Work Ombudsman is urging horticulture businesses to be vigilant when engaging workers from labour-hire companies.
Games Relay Coming To South Burnett
The Queen’s Baton Relay will pass through the South Burnett on March 27 next year as part of the lead-up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Two Local Projects Short-Listed
Two projects put up by the South Burnett Regional Council and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council for funding under Round 3 of the State Government’s Building our Regions program have been short-listed.
Doug’s Service Won’t Be Forgotten
A ceremony was held at the new RSL Villas in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, on Friday to open the residential complex.
Boys Hurt In Bike Crashes
A teenage boy was flown to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition after a dirt bike crash near Murgon on Sunday.
Free Trees Available From Council
The South Burnett Regional Council is giving residents the opportunity to collect one native tree per address at no cost.
Festival Declared ‘Diet-Free Day’
Organisers of this year’s Wine and Food In The Park Festival have declared Saturday, March 11 a diet free day.
‘New Deal’ Promised For Rural Qld
The LNP has outlined a “New Deal” for Regional Queensland as the phony war in the lead up the the next State Election gains momentum.
Indoor Bowlers Headed For National Titles
The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be well represented at the national titles that will be held in Launceston later this year.
Residents Urged To
Join Council Campaign
Would you like your Council to grade more unsealed roads, fix more pot holes or perhaps put a badly needed coat of paint on a local hall?
LNP Won’t Challenge Redistribution
The LNP has confirmed it will not be challenging any of the proposed changes to electorate boundaries unveiled by the Queensland Electoral Commission last week.
Storm Trips Safety Switches
A power outage that blacked out about 14,000 homes and businesses in the South Burnett on Thursday evening was linked to an issue at Ergon Energy’s Kingaroy substation.
