MP Demands Guarantee On Stanwell
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has demanded that Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk guarantee before the next State Election that Stanwell won’t close its Tarong power stations.
Program To Foster Regional ‘Angels’
The State Government has launched a program to encourage the growth and development of “angel investor” groups in regional Queensland to help get startup companies on their feet.
Design Work Starts On $14m Upgrade
Detailed design work has begun for the $14 million upgrade of the Wide Bay Highway intersection with the Bruce Highway near Bells Bridge.
KCCI To Hold AGM
Fiedler Brothers Plumbing will be the hosts for the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s AGM and Christmas break-up drinks.
Senator Bows Out After 13 Years
Deputy Leader of the Nationals Fiona Nash – also dismissed from Parliament of Friday by the High Court – has released a statement which hints that she may be considering a career outside politics.
High Court Kicks Out Deputy PM
The High Court has dismissed Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce from Federal Parliament.
$330,000 Facelift For Dandabah
The picnic area and National Park visitor information centre at Dandabah have enjoyed a $330,000 upgrade, thanks to the State Government.
More Payment Certainty For Subbies
Building industry subcontractors will have more certainty about getting paid on time after the State Government passed a new law through parliament.
SBRC Releases Annual Report
The South Burnett Regional Council released its latest annual report on Thursday morning
Smart Farms Grants Now Open
Farmers, community groups and industry groups are being encouraged to apply for grants to protect and improve the condition of soil, vegetation and biodiversity and help agricultural systems to adapt to change.
NaTDA Leases Old School House
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association will lease a former Nanango school house from the South Burnett Regional Council to create a permanent “home” for the organisation.
New Concrete Footpath For Proston
The South Burnett Regional Council will start building a new concrete footpath along the western side of Rodney Street in Proston next month.
Kids, Cars And Alcohol … A Deadly Mix
Ambulance paramedics and police were called to St Mary’s Catholic College on Wednesday, but parents cam breathe easy … there was no emergency.
Tick Research Project Gets $250,000
The State Government will invest $250,000 into a research project to improve tick resistance in cattle
Starry Sky Captures Aussie Spirit
A South Burnett scene will feature on the Christmas cards which will be distributed this year by Member for Maranoa David Littleproud.
Wind Farm Sparks Business Interest
A meeting to discuss business opportunities surrounding the construction of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm drew a capacity crowd in Kingaroy on Wednesday night.
‘Road Test’ Costs $1177
A speeding motorist who told police he was just “testing his car” was fined $1177 on Sunday
Can You Beat The Police?
Nanango Police will be encouraging drivers of all ages to speed on Saturday … around the go kart track, that is.
Get Ready To Release Your Inner Bogan!
South Burnett residents will be treated to a whacky new experience this Saturday night when Bogan Bingo make its debut in the region.
Rain Can’t Stop The Music
“Waterhole” Rocks proved to be a fitting name for this year’s four-day celebration of rock’n’roll at Nanango Showgrounds.
