Local Sports Receive $238,721 In Grants
The South Burnett Regional Council and the Murgon and Districts Tennis Association will both receive $100,000 to build sporting infrastructure from a grant program run by the State Government.
Good News (And Bad) From Stanwell
There was a mix of good and bad news at Stanwell Corporation’s community update, held at Tarong Power Station on Thursday morning.
AGL Offers Neighbours Free Power
AGL is willing to supply all properties within 2km of the boundaries of its proposed Coopers Gap Wind Farm with a 5kw solar power system to help spread the benefits of the project through the community.
1000 Head Yarded In Murgon
Numbers were up in Murgon for the fortnightly sale on Tuesday, with 1000 cattle yarded.
Farmers Confident Backpacker
Tax Deal Can Be Worked Out
The National Farmers Federation is confident a deal can be worked out to end the uncertainty over the so-called Backpackers Tax, despite the Senate’s rejection of the Bills on Thursday.
New President At NFF
NSW farmer and grazier Fiona Simson has been elected president of the National Farmers Federation – the first woman to have the role in the organisation’s 37-year history.
PCA Picks A Reason To Celebrate
Kingaroy-based Peanut Company of Australia is celebrating the first birthday of its consumer brand, “Picky Picky Peanuts”.
Large Fire At Fernvale
A large, fast-moving fire is burning three to four kilometres east of Fernvale.
Desert Rose Coming To Town
The Federal Government’s Mobile Service Centre “Desert Rose’” is coming to Goomeri.
Free Barbecue At Airport
State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham will be the special guest at a free community barbecue being held on Saturday before the Country Fair at Kingaroy Airport.
Police Blitz Targets Drivers
Police from Cooyar, Yarraman and Blackbutt joined with colleagues from Crows Nest to conduct a blitz on local roads on Thursday.
Offal Mess In Nanango
A truck driver was left with a messy and smelly problem after a spill at the intersection of Appin and Henry streets, Nanango, on Wednesday afternoon.
Dental Pain … Extracting The Truth
Rather than having the longest dental waiting lists in regional Queensland, the South Burnett actually has some of the shortest.
Bursary Celebrates 15th Birthday
A bursary set up to perpetuate the memory of a South Burnett radio announcer celebrated its fifteenth birthday this year.
First Regular Cargo Flight Takes Off
The first of Cathay Pacific’s regular weekly freighter flights took off from Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport on Tuesday night.
Severe Fire Danger Warning
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Wide Bay and Burnett residents that a severe fire danger is forecast for Thursday (November 24).
Prepare For A Long, Hot Summer
Is the South Burnett ready for another long, hot bushfire season? It looks to have started already … the fire danger rating for the rest of this week is either “high” or “very high”, and there’s no reason to think it’s going to ease anytime soon.
Wanted Man Arrested
A 21-year-old Kingaroy man, wanted for failing to appear at Beenleigh Magistrates Court in October, was arrested in Kingaroy on Sunday afternoon.
AGL To Review Coopers Gap EIS
AGL has received 24 submissions on its draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Coopers Gap wind farm.
Opportunity For Young League Players
The Western Mustangs rugby league club – formerly known as the Toowoomba Clydesdales – have confirmed they will be bidding to join the Intrust Super Cup competition in 2018
