Council Applies For Streetscaping Grant
The South Burnett Regional Council will apply for a $2 million grant to help fund an upgrade of Kingaroy’s CBD.
Cycling Trails Get Go-Ahead
The South Burnett Mountain Bike Club has received approval to begin construction of a dedicated series of cycling trails through the Mceuen forestry area near Wondai.
Christmas Lights Winners Announced
The winners of the annual Hancock Prospecting Christmas Lights competition were announced on Wednesday at the South Burnett Regional Council’s monthly meeting.
Christmas Gifts From Ulysses Club
A year’s worth of sausage sizzles has led to some nice Christmas presents for three not-for-profit groups
Gina To Visit Kingaroy Next Monday
The winners of this year’s South Burnett Regional Council Christmas Lights competition will be announced at Wednesday’s Council meeting … just in time for a visit by Gina Rinehart next week.
AgForce Urges MPs To Go West
AgForce has invited State Government Ministers to visit farms in regional Queensland to gain a better understanding of the importance of agriculture and how their decisions influence the lives and livelihoods of primary producers.
Three-Year Deal For TSBE
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed a new three-year funding deal for the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE), a key economic development organisation in the region.
New Leader ‘Not Afraid Of Hard Work’
Newly elected Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has no illusions about the job ahead of her …
LNP Elects Deb To Top Role
She’s done it! Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington was elected Opposition Leader at an LNP Party Room meeting on Tuesday afternoon.
Storm Strikes Murgon Fair … Again
A large storm which cut short Murgon’s annual Christmas Fair on Friday night may be the last straw for the festival’s organisers.
User Group Calls For Single Trail Body
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association has called for the establishment of a single authority to manage the entire Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
Hospital Open Day Draws A Crowd
A recent Open Day at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital was judged a success by organisers.
Local Tourism Group In Limbo
The future of the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation (LTO) is unclear following the collapse of negotiations between the LTO and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Furner Assigned Agriculture Role
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced her new Ministry on Monday, with several major changes including a new face at the helm of a renamed Agriculture portfolio.
Basketball Camp Celebrates 30 Years
Australia’s longest running and most successful basketball training camp will be running again this January at Harristown State High School in Toowoomba.
BOM Forecasts Short, Weak La Niña
The Bureau of Meteorology has upgraded its ENSO Outlook to forecast a La Niña event this summer, but predicts it will be weak and short-lived.
Storms Make Fishing Fun!
The hot weather and afternoon storm build-ups are creating some awesome opportunities for big Bass and Yellowbelly
The Great Escapes
Nanango Race Club’s Christmas meeting on December 3 turned up a series of close shaves and some remarkably good luck.
Storms Shake Up Region
Storms caused havoc in several parts of the South Burnett on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Check-Up Keeps Pets Healthy
A program in Cherbourg aimed at creating a healthier community by improving the health of family pets has been hailed a success by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit.
