Car Club Seeks More Members
Do you like cars? Do you live in the Timbertowns district or are you happy to drive there?
TAFE Looking For ‘Faces’
TAFE Queensland is looking for currently enrolled or recently graduated students to take part in their next advertising campaign.
Fire In Substation
A fire that broke out at an Ergon Energy substation in Kilkivan on Thursday afternoon is still burning, but has not affected the electricity supply to nearby residents.
$27,000 Surprise For 25th Anniversary
An afternoon tea to mark the 25th anniversary of the reactivation of the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary led to a $27,000 surprise for Kingaroy Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Raymond “RT” Lewandowski.
Failed Search ‘Finds Drugs’
Police searched a house in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Saturday night looking for a person wanted on an arrest warrant.
Quick Bounce Back From Fire
Sunday, November 6, was a long and very challenging day for the South Burnett and Swickers community after the devastating fire at our local meat processing facility.
Proteco To Host Meet’n’Greet
The KCCI’s next meet’n’greet will be hosted by Proteco Oils in William Street, Kingaroy
$20,000 Bonus For Employers
Regional employers now have a double incentive to hire unemployed young people … a $20,000 kickback for a short time from the State Government.
Wellbeing Service For Families
A new “wellbeing service” will start operating in Cherbourg soon, part of a $150 million package announced by the State Government.
Water Decision ‘To Cost 700 Jobs’
Deputy Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has condemned “a dirty deal with the crossbench” which she says could wipe out almost 700 jobs at Acland
Students Investigate Options
Students from Nanango and Kingaroy SHS attended a recent ‘Discovery Day” at USQ
Councils Seek Doubling Of Road Funding
Australian Local Government Association president David O’Loughlin has called for more federal funding to assist councils to improve local roads.
Fires Flare Up
Fire crews were called back to two grass fires which flared up on Thursday morning.
Drones Approved For Farm Spraying
Queensland farmers can now use drones to spray crops after the State Government amended legislation to allow the latest technology.
Decades Of Work On Show
A large crowd packed the Wondai Regional Art Gallery last Friday night to view an eclectic exhibition of old and new works by a well-known but rarely seen South Burnett artist.
Final Falcon Hits Showroom
The last Falcon to be sold by Huston Ford has hit the showroom floor in Kingaroy
Grant To Aid Stonehouse
The State Government has allocated a $50,000 Heritage grant to the Stonehouse complex at Moore.
Glitch With Council Website
The SBRC is asking residents who nominated for this year’s Christmas Lights competition to re-contact them
Dangerous Fire Conditions Ahead
The Rural Fire Service is warning South and North Burnett residents to stay “ready and alert” with dangerous fire conditions predicted over the next few days.
Pupils Invited To Picture The Region
Primary and secondary students in the Wide Bay electorate – which includes a swathe of South Burnett schools – have been invited to take part in a “Wide Bay In Pictures” competition.
