MP Welcomes Tax Crackdown
The Federal Government expects to claw $2 billion back from multinational companies this year, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said on Tuesday.
Mayor Issues Call For Ideas
The South Burnett’s Economic Development Strategy will be getting an overhaul next month, and the region’s business and development groups have been invited to have a say in the process.
Rev Up For Kingaroy Shoppers
Shoppers at Kingaroy Shoppingworld enjoyed a bonus on Saturday with a small display of street machines and hot rods.
Trading Hours Under Review
The Queensland Government is considering changes to trading hours to end consumer confusion and boost jobs.
2017 Yellowbelly ‘Biggest Ever’
While February temperature records were being smashed all around the South Burnett over the weekend, the Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association was breaking a record of its own.
Bye Bye Big Tent … Hello Village!
This year’s South Burnett Wine and Food In The Park festival will have a completely new look.
Powerlines Blamed For Fire
Rural and urban fire crews were called out just after 11:00pm on Sunday to deal with a grass fire at Ironpot.
Four Injured In Merlwood Crash
An elderly man was airlifted to hospital with suspected head and chest injuries after a collision at the Lancasters Road intersection at Merlwood on Monday afternoon.
Power System Avoids Meltdown
Queensland’s electricity network handled the punishing weekend heatwave with capacity to spare, Energy Minister Mark Bailey said today.
FHA Amendments To Benefit Farmers
Improvements to the delivery of the Farm Household Allowance payment will benefit South Burnett farmers in need, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien says.
10 Myths About Young Workers
If you’re a young employee – or employ a young worker – the Fair Work Ombudsman’s office has its eye out for you.
Learn How To Manage Money Better
A free money management course that teaches people budgeting skills and a simple, cash-based system that works will be held in Kingaroy later this month.
Cooyar Celebrates With Cocktails
Cooyar Hall was packed with guests on Saturday night, despite record breaking day time temperatures in the area that reached as high as 41 degrees.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Evening
Launches 2017 Festival
The South Burnett’s Wine and Food In The Park festival will be celebrating its 18th birthday with a very special dinner on Friday, March 10.
Kingaroy Temps Break Record
Kingaroy recorded its two hottest February days on record at the weekend … and it’s likely other South Burnett towns did the same.
Open Singles Draws Good Roll-Up
The Kingaroy Bowls Club held an Open Singles competition last weekend that drew a good roll-up of strong competitors.
Something For Playful Patrons
Given the recent focus on elite level racing with Sydney’s The Everest project, it is refreshing to note Eidsvold Race Club’s outlook.
One Nation Dumps Local Candidate
Would-be politician Elise Cottam has been dumped as the One Nation candidate for Callide at the next State election.
Nanango Water Restrictions Changed
Emergency water restrictions planned for Nanango have been postponed for a week
MP Calms Soil Contamination Fears
The State Government has emphasised that “general farm work” has not been affected in the Chinchilla area despite hydrogen gas being located in the soil.
