Drought Dinners Make A Comeback
A series of free community dinners for residents in rural parts of the region will get a repeat run soon, thanks to the State Government.
Council Makes Roads Top Priority
The SBRC will need up to three years to bring all the region’s roads to an acceptable standard
Cherbourg Authors Win Premier’s Prize
Mother and daughter writing team Lesley and Tammy Williams, from Cherbourg, have won the prestigious $25,000 Queensland Premier’s Award for their book, “Not Just Black and White”.
Campdraft Draws A Big Roll-Up
Last weekend’s Cooyar Campdraft had to start half a day early because of the high number of nominations for the popular two-day event.
Art Part Of Heart To Hart
Artist “Gus” McAulay is holding a workshop this month as part of the “Connecting Heart To Hart” project
Basketball Results
Results from Round 10 of the Kingaroy Basketball competition played on October 4
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Update
It’s now eight months since the announcement about funding for completion of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail by the Queensland Government in January.
Local Events To Mark Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week will be marked next week with a number of activities throughout the South Burnett.
Vodafone Switches On Cooyar Tower
More than 250 homes and businesses in the Cooyar area will now have access to mobile phone coverage thanks to a new tower that began operating on Wednesday.
Media Wins Some Rare
Praise From Rural Australia
Queensland dairy farmers have written an open letter to Channel 10 star Waleed Aly to thank him
Kingaroy Salutes Emergency Services
A happy bunch of Kingaroy State School students had the opportunity to get up close and personal with firefighters, ambulance paramedics, police officers and SES volunteers when the Law Enforcement Torch Run hit Kingaroy on Tuesday.
SBcare To Host KCCI
SBcare will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s October Meet’n’Greet next Monday (October 10).
Enjoy A Stroll In The Park?
“Parkrun”, the latest fitness craze sweeping Australia, could be coming to the South Burnett soon.
TRC Looking For Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is calling for nominations from Yarraman and Cooyar residents for its annual Australia Day awards.
Invitation To Young Rural Women
The National Rural Women’s Coalition is inviting young women living in rural Australia to apply for a three-day residential program designed to build their leadership skills.
New Guide To Age Pension Released
A guide which explains the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension has been released by the Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Anglers Angered By Permit Rise
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has been contacted by local anglers concerned about the rise in the cost of freshwater fishing permits.
Caught Short By Missing Paperwork
A dispute between an electrician and Ergon Energy has delayed the reopening of Benarkin’s public showers and toilets.
SBcare To Build Respite Room
SBcare will build a new Respite Room at their Kingaroy centre thanks to a $31,800 grant from the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Possible Site For Bunnings?
Rumours are flying that hardware giant Bunnings has bought highway frontage in Kingaroy which was to have been the site of a multi-million dollar motel development.
