Elks’ Role Cut Back Again
Jason Elks, who for several years has been the public face of would-be miner Moreton Resources, is scaling back his role with the company even further.
MP Frustrated By Maranoa ‘Snub’
The failure of the Productivity Commission’s telecommunication inquiry to hold a public hearing anywhere in the Federal electorate of Maranoa has frustrated local MP David Littleproud.
Wagners Take Council To Court
Wagners have launched legal action against Toowoomba Regional Council in relation to the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport development.
$6095 Fine For Evading Police
A 27-year-old Coolabunia man has been fined $6095 and disqualified from driving for two years after an incident in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on January 17.
Cyclists Plan To Ride For Relay
The South Burnett’s annual Relay for Life fundraising effort will have a new addition this year: a 330km “Ride For Relay”.
Trio Charged After Alleged Home Invasion
Two men and a teenager have been charged with a string of offences after an alleged home invasion in Alford Street, Kingaroy, last Wednesday night.
Hayden Enters Hall Of Fame
Kingaroy cricketing hero Matthew Hayden will be formally inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame as part of the Allan Border Medal awards ceremony in Sydney on Monday night.
WBBROC Backs Water, Transport Projects
The South Burnett Regional Council’s priorities of getting better water supplies for local agriculture and improved heavy transport routes in the region are being backed by the Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils (WBBROC).
Councils Call On Treasurer To Keep Promise
Local councils have called on the Federal Treasurer to deliver on a promise to restore the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) payments in the 2017-18 Federal budget.
Two Projects In Running For Funding
Cherbourg Council has two projects shortlisted for funding under a special supplementary round of the State Government’s “Building Our Regions” funding scheme.
Crash Near Goomeri
A man suffered only minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash on the Burnett Highway near Goomeri on Sunday.
Campdrafters Rate Bison Better
South Burnett campdrafters and equestrians have found a better way to train their horses, thanks to an enterprising Kingaroy couple who’ve built up a herd of 40 North American bison on their property over the past three years.
Peanut Packets Recalled
The Peanut Company of Australia (PCA) is recalling a batch of its flavoured “Picky Picky Peanuts” brand flavoured peanuts because of an undeclared allergen.
U18s Crows Squad Selected
The Central Crows’ squad for the Under 18 Mal Meninga Cup was selected earlier this month after rugby league trials in Kingaroy, Roma and Bundaberg.
Lock The Gate Says Mine
Threatens Water Supplies
The Lock the Gate Alliance has condemned last week’s move to approve Acland Stage 3
Avoid A Fine And Slow Down!
Road users are being reminded to take extra care in school zones with Queensland students returning to class.
Kilcoy Opens The 2017 Innings
The South East Country District racing agenda for this year kicks off at Kilcoy on Thursday.
Workshop Shows Secrets Of Glass
South Burnett crafts people will get a chance to learn how to make stylish and strikingly beautiful costume jewellery using dichroic glass this February.
Bowls Clubs Fire Up For Summer
The Kilcoy Bowls Club is now back up and running after the festive season break, and the club set the wheels in motion on Tuesday, January 10 with Social Bowls.
Step Closer For Acland Mine
The controversial New Acland Stage 3 coal mine is one step closer following Federal approval on Friday
