MP Rejects Any Change To Australia Day
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has come out strongly in support of keeping Australia Day on January 26.
Medieval Mayhem Cancelled
Nanango’s annual medieval celebration – which originally had been due to be held this weekend – has been cancelled.
Work Begins On Corndale Road
Work to widen and repair sections of Corndale Road at Memerambi has been scheduled to begin on Monday (August 21).
Council Welcomes Wind Farm
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed Thursday’s announcement that funding arrangements for the construction of the Coopers Gap Wind farm have been secured.
Work To Start Soon On Wind Farm
After years of speculation, community consultations and funding uncertainty, the $850 million Coopers Gap wind farm has received its final green light.
Brazilian Coach Shares Skills
Brazilian futsal coach Carlos Moore visited the South Burnett recently to share skill tips with local players.
Singers Celebrate South Burnett
Sing Australia Kingaroy is no more … but don’t panic, it’s now Sing Australia South Burnett!
Burnett Braces For Fire Season
Firefighters are warning that the South Burnett is now accelerating towards bushfire season
Standpipes Back In Action Soon
Water standpipes at Benarkin, Blackbutt and elsewhere that have been put out of action by vandalism should be operating again soon.
New Economic Strategy Aims High
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to see 3000 new jobs created in the region over the coming three years, as well as a 300 per cent increase in tourism revenues.
Quick Action Saves Firies $1290 Fee
Brooklands Rural Fire Brigade has been relieved of a $1290 plumbing fee because it acted quickly.
Saleyards Go Out To Tender
The South Burnett Regional Council will call for tenders to take over the operation of the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Swickers Protest ‘A Joke’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has labelled Wednesday afternoon’s animal rights protest outside Swickers in Kingaroy as “a joke”.
LAC Ready For Another Year
The managing committee of the Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee was re-elected unopposed at the organisation’s annual general meeting on Wednesday evening.
Muffin Break Opens In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Shoppingworld was busier than usual on Wednesday morning as shoppers tried a new store
Asian Spotlight On Toowoomba
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio welcomed a special delegation of Australia’s South East Asian Ambassadors and High Commissioners to the region on Sunday.
BMRG To Receive $615,000
The State Government is investing $615,000 in three strategic projects to be run by the Burnett Mary Regional Group.
Council Hires Debt Collectors
The South Burnett Regional Council has hired debt collectors in a bid to claw back some of the $5.3 million it’s owed for outstanding rates and charges.
Road Funding Grant Extended
The South Burnett Regional Council will receive some extra money for roads over the next three financial years, thanks to a decision by the State Government to extend a popular grant program.
Council Pulls Plug On Tourism Board
The South Burnett Regional Council will pull out of the Southern Queensland Country regional tourism organisation.
