O’Brien Opposes Aged Care Cuts
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has spoken against any changes to the Aged Care Funding Instrument that might reduce funding to nursing homes.
Make It To Maidenwell This Weekend
When was the last time you visited Maidenwell?
Don’t Ignore Signs Of Heat Stress
With severe to extreme heatwave conditions predicted in south-eastern Queensland at the end of this week, health officials have issued some common-sense suggestions about how to stay cool.
MP Drops In To Say Thanks
State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham made a whistlestop visit to Kingaroy on Saturday
Hardcopy Report Now Available
Printed copies of the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2015-2016 Annual Report are now available.
$300,000 For Flood Plans
Toowoomba Regional Council will receive $300,000 to develop a Floodplain Risk Management Plan for six towns identified as being at high risk of flooding.
Council Tests Market For Pound Street
The South Burnett Regional Council is testing the market for its former Pound Street depot site
Storm Cuts Power To 14,000
About 14,000 Ergon Energy customers in the southern half of the South Burnett lost power when a thunderstorm passed through the region on Monday night.
Eva’s Last Wish Becomes A Reality
SBcare’s new respite centre in Yarraman is a tribute to the generosity of a former resident, the late Eva Cameron.
Workshop Offers Food For Thought
Visiting a region to try its local foods and wines is the third most popular reason for tourists to go anywhere, according to research by Tourism Australia.
Timber Museum Celebrates 15 Years
The South Burnett Timber Industry Museum in Wondai marked its 15th birthday on Saturday with a special open day which featured wood crafting demonstrations both large in small.
Rotary Gives Shocking Gifts
Kingaroy Golf Club and Nanango and Kingaroy SES now have access to potentially life-saving technology
Crafty Women Converge On Kingaroy
Women from as far away as the Gold Coast, Nambour and Buderim joined local women from all over the South Burnett to get a bit crafty on Saturday.
Open Day Draws A Crowd
Yarraman enjoyed a pre-Christmas economic boost last week when 100 members of the A Van Club booked into the Yarraman Caravan Park so members could spend a few days – and some, an entire week – exploring the delights of the Timbertowns district.
Farrhome To Be Demolished
Asbestos has caused a backflip on the future of Farrhome, the building will now be demolished
Cherbourg Receives $336,000 In Grants
Cherbourg will receive $336,000 in funding from the State Government’s $70 million infrastructure program
Wild Dogs Kill Nine Sheep
Durong residents have been warned to keep a close eye on their stock after wild dogs killed sheep
The Fledglings Flourish
The tried and true bush experiences for rookie riders traditionally stand them in good stead when they progress to the provincial level.
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.
