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.
Littleproud Voted ‘No’
True to his promise to his electorate, Member for Maranoa David Littleproud voted against the same-sex marriage Bill passed in Federal Parliament on Thursday.
Deb Challenges For Top Job
LNP leader Tim Nicholls conceded defeat and stepped aside on Friday … now Deb Frecklington has put her name forward for his job
TAFE’s Making Great Things Happen
“I hope your dreams come true” … this was Cherbourg Mayor Arnold Murray’s message to students at Thursday’s Nurunderi TAFE graduation ceremony.
Cattle Numbers Up At Murgon
Just under 1000 cattle were yarded for Murgon’s second last sale for 2017 last week, an increase of more than 10 per cent on the previous fortnightly sale.
LNP Wins Nanango: Official
The Electoral Commission of Queensland has finally confirmed what most voters knew more than a week ago, LNP candidate Deb Frecklington has been re-elected in the Nanango Electorate.
Region Great For Housing Affordability
While annual wages for South Burnett couples are on average $28,000 lower Brisbane couples, South Burnett buyers saving up a deposit on their first home can do so in less than half the time.
Council CEO To Retire
The South Burnett Regional Council’s most senior officer will step down from his post next year.
CTC Says Thank You
Retiring treasurer Max Lehmann was presented with a gift for his many years of service at the South Burnett CTC annual general meeting held in Kingaroy recently.
Police Seize 11,795 Cannabis Plants
Police have released drone vision of a major drug operation in the Brisbane Valley area during which 11,795 cannabis plants were seized.
Vic Senator Elected Deputy Leader
Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie has been elected Deputy Leader of The Nationals, replacing NSW’s Fiona Nash who lost her Senate position after being caught up in the dual citizenship saga.
Last Week To Help Toy Run
People who’d like to help disadvantaged local children enjoy a happier Christmas have until December 15 to donate a soft toy to this year’s South Burnett Toy Run.
Beetle Release Aims To Tame Alien World
Two weeks ago I stepped out of the South Burnett on to the surface of an alien planet where every square inch as far as the eye could see was covered in an endless ocean of green vines.
