$3 Million Boost To Small Business
The State Government has launched a new $3 million grant program to help small businesses develop their skills, tap into expert know-how and grow their business.
QRFA Says Ethanol Better For The Bush
The Queensland Renewable Fuels Association has downplayed a recent article in Beef Central which suggested Queensland’s ethanol mandate could leave beef feeders exposed during times of grain shortages.
Never Too Old To Dance Night Away
A debutante ball with a difference was held at Inverlaw on Saturday night … the debs were seniors and many had made their “real” debut years earlier.
Corporate League A Hit In Kingaroy
An “Ollies Mowers Corporate League” competition has proven to be a winner for the Kingaroy Bowls Club.
Sad Farewell To Waco
Students who attended the 2016 South Burnett Careers Market in Kingaroy will be sad to learn that one of the stars from the day has died.
Interested in State Parliament?
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging young people from the Nanango Electorate to apply for a position at the upcoming 2017 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.
Dizzy Heights For High Rollers
At a time when many Australian country race clubs would appreciate some reinvigoration, Racing New South Wales and the Australian Turf Club have triggered an avalanche of comment about their bold new project.
How Jessie Aced $100,000 Grant
The Murgon Tennis Club will be getting a $100,000 upgrade later this year … and it’s all thanks to a local woman who went to extraordinary lengths to secure a grant for it.
Rotary Project On Right Track
Work on the first stage of a Taabinga Rotary project to upgrade the walking track at Kingaroy Town Common is expected to get underway soon, thanks to a $100,000 State Government grant.
MP Brings Telcos To The People
A unique forum organised by Member for Maranoa David Littleproud on Monday night brought together representatives from Australia’s three major telcos to discuss communication issues in rural Queensland.
Motorcyclist Thanks
Crew Who Saved His Life
There was an emotional reunion at RACQ Lifeflight’s Toowoomba helicopter base on Wednesday
DVA Grants Help Support Veterans
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is calling on local community groups to apply for grants towards projects that aid veterans or honour the Wide Bay-Burnett’s military history.
Dob In A Drug Dealer
A new online way to dob in a drug dealer was unveiled by Queensland Police and the State Government on Thursday.
SBMCS Ready To
Follow Yellow Brick Road
South Burnett fans of live theatre are in for a special treat this year – two major productions
Council Grants Programs Open
South Burnett not-for-profit organisations will have two opportunities to apply for assistance from the South Burnett Regional Council this month.
Don Earns Australia Day Honour
Former Kingaroy resident Don Moffatt should be well-known for lots of reasons: a Vietnam chopper pilot, life member of LifeFlight and the Sunshine Coast Turf Club … but now he’s also a Member of the Order of Australia.
CSIRO Finds New Use For Soybeans
A breakthrough by CSIRO-led scientists has made the world’s strongest material more commercially viable, thanks to the humble soybean.
Rural Stakeholders Swap Ideas
A new “agricultural network” in the South Burnett could come up with new ideas for improving the lives of local primary producers
Dairy Farmers Urged To Have Their Say
Queensland dairy farmers are being urged to attend the upcoming Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Dairy Inquiry public forum being held in Toowoomba on Monday, February 6.
Hospital Gets Six Trainee GPs
Kingaroy Hospital will be training six new doctors this year, thanks to a partnership with Griffith University.
