Public Meeting For Blackbutt Projects
Division 2 South Burnett Councillor Spud Jones will be updating Blackbutt residents on the progress of Council projects in the Timbertowns area at a public meeting next week.
QFF Welcomes New
Water Infrastructure Fund
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a Federal Government commitment to make $2 billion available to develop water infrastructure.
Top Effort By Indoor Bowlers
The recent annual Toowoomba Indoor Bowls Carnival saw a number of top performances by Wondai and South Burnett players.
Hot Hit For Country Singer
Country music singer Dean Perrett has become a surprise social media sensation … and it’s got nothing to do with his award-winning albums or songs.
State Looks At Tougher DUI Laws
Learner and provisional drivers could be forced to install alcohol interlock ignition systems in their cars as one of several tough new measures being looked at by the State Government in a renewed crackdown on drink-driving.
Five Doctors, No Waiting
A shortage of GPs that has bedevilled parts of the South Burnett for years finally seems to be over in the Timbertowns.
We’re Off To See The Wizard!
Three students from St Mary’s Catholic College will be singing and dancing their way along the yellow brick road after landing parts in an upcoming production of “The Wizard Of Oz”.
SBRC Signs Up For Inland Drive
The South Burnett Regional Council will join five other councils to promote inland drive tourism in an effort to raise the number of caravanners and “grey nomads” passing through the area.
Water’s Low But Fishing’s On A High!
The Christmas and New Year holiday crowds have come and gone but the fishing has remained the same.
Apply Now For A
Heritage Community Grant
Community groups are being invited to apply for the latest round of Heritage Nanango Community Funding
Water Restrictions In Nanango
UPDATED: Nanango residents connected to the town’s water supply will now face water restrictions from February 19-24, not February 12-17 as previously advised.
Last Chance To See Exhibition
The last chance to see a special art project co-ordinated by Maidenwell artist Jill Sampson will be at Toogoolawah this month.
Roadworks In Haly Street
Three weeks of roadworks are scheduled to begin in Haly Street, Wondai, next Monday (February 13).
$20m Jobs Package For Wide Bay-Burnett
The Federal Government will invest $20 million into the Wide Bay-Burnett in an effort to create long-term, sustainable jobs for current and future residents.
Elderly Woman Trapped In Vehicle
An elderly woman was airlifted to hospital after a single vehicle accident on the Burnett Highway near Booubyjan on Monday morning.
Family Fun Day Draws A Crowd
A Family Fun Day organised by St Mary’s Catholic College P&F drew a crowd of about 400 people to the college’s grounds on Saturday afternoon, despite the heat.
Old CB Radios Get A Reprieve
A decision to make 40 channel CB radios illegal from June 1 has been overturned.
Possum Blamed For Blackout
A possum has been blamed for an electrical fault which blacked out about 1700 Ergon energy customers in Kingaroy on Friday night.
Workshops To Help Farm
Businesses Manage Employees
A free workshop being held in Kingaroy on March 15 will help the South Burnett’s agricultural businesses achieve Fair Work compliance and manage employment risks better.
Art Lovers Throng For Bargains
A crowd of more than 50 packed into the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Friday night hoping for art bargain, and several walked away with special finds.
