Aged Living Units Come At A Cost
The Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association (BBAC) has launched a public appeal to raise $204,740 to build two new independent living units at its Scott Haven complex.
Jaden Picked For Hayden XI
Kingaroy junior cricketer Jaden Heness has been selected in the Matthew Hayden XI to take on the Martin Love XI in a mini-competition next month.
Back To Work Popular In Wide Bay
The Wide Bay Burnett has created the second largest number of subsidised jobs under the State Government’s Back To Work program, according to new data.
Australia Day Praise For Cherbourg Firies
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council was presented with an Australia Day Appreciation Certificate on Wednesday at the QFES North Coast Region Australia Day Awards.
Camper Trailer Stolen
Police are looking for fully loaded camper-trailer which was stolen near Widgee recently.
Netballers To Get New Courts
Nanango’s netballers had every reason to jump for joy on Wednesday when they learned the Federal Government will chip in the remaining $200,000 they need to rebuild the club’s netball courts.
Men’s Shed Pitches In To Help
Kingaroy Men’s Shed held a special barbecue at their workshop near Kingaroy Airport on Saturday to thank members who sprang into action to help victims of the Boxing Day storms.
PCYC Spreads Joy At Christmas
Brisbane nurse Micaela Conroy helped to spread Christmas cheer in the South Burnett this year with the help of some local volunteers.
Kingaroy Streetscape Plans Progressing
Public consultation for the first stage of Kingaroy’s multi-million CBD upgrade seems likely to occur in March or April.
RDA Seeks Commitee Members
Movers and shakers in the South Burnett are being sought to join the committee overseeing Regional Development Australia in the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Wineries Urged To Apply For Grants
South Burnett tourism operators, wineries, and cellar doors have been urged to join a new national effort to attract more international wine tourists to Australia.
Marathon Effort By Kingaroy Nurse
A recent trip to New York City to tick off an item on her “bucket list” led to an inspirational meeting for one Kingaroy health worker.
Farmers Offered Second Opinion
The State Government has set up an office to help Queensland farmers access free financial analysis and advice.
Calling All Women Artists!
Kingaroy artist Olivia Everitt – the talent behind recent art projects at the South Burnett PCYC, Gumnut Place and the Kingaroy Youth Park – has joined forces with South Burnett Women for a new art project.
MP Stresses Importance Of Indian Trade
Member for Maranoa, Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, has raised Australian farmers’ concerns about sudden hikes in import tariffs for pulses – including mung beans and chickpeas – during his trade visit to India.
KCCG Denies Entering Mine Site
Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group spokesman John Dalton has denied he was trying to enter a drilling site near Kingaroy when an alleged altercation occurred with a contractor last week.
Forum Cooks Up Tourism Ideas
Running a ‘best burger’ competition and developing a tourism centre for peanuts were two ideas for growing tourism to come out of a recent forum organised by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Chicken Abattoir Closes Doors
The Baiada chicken abattoir near Ipswich shut down on Friday, five months after management announced it had cancelled all contracts with chicken farmers in south-east Queensland.
Tessmann Re-Elected QDO President
South Burnett farmer Brian Tessmann has been re-elected president of the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO), a role he has held since 2009.
Positive Outlook For Region’s Agriculture
The six-month outlook for several of the South Burnett’s key agricultural crops looks positive, according to DAF’s latest AgTrends report.
