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Feral Pigs Linked To Bunya Dieback

Feral Pigs Linked To Bunya Dieback

Western Downs Regional Council has collaborated with the South Burnett Regional Council, the DPI and other agencies to investigate the link between feral pigs and the spread of the soil pathogen Phytophthora in the Bunya Mountains.

Grant To Support Ironpot Hall

Grant To Support Ironpot Hall

Ironpot Hall Association will undergo a series of upgrades, thanks to the latest round of Wambo Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund grants.

Green Light For Hall Demolition

Green Light For Hall Demolition

Former military huts at the Kingaroy Showgrounds will be removed from Council’s Local Heritage Register after a vote at the November meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council.

Making Music Can Be As Easy As ABC

Making Music Can Be As Easy As ABC

It was a pretty good crowd for a Friday … “piano man” Nathan Hartley’s slight adjustment to the Billy Joel classic summed up the mini-concert held recently to celebrate the arrival of a special gift to the South Burnett Regional Council.

‘Home’ Hospital Proves Popular

‘Home’ Hospital Proves Popular

More than 130 patients – including several in Kingaroy – have been treated by Darling Downs Health’s “Hospital in the Home” since it was launched earlier this year.

Teachers Plan To Strike

Teachers Plan To Strike

Queensland public school teachers plan to strike next Tuesday for 24 hours – the second strike organised during their ongoing Enterprise Bargaining dispute.

Red Bows Add A Festive Feel

Red Bows Add A Festive Feel

If you see some large red bows appearing in South Burnett towns, it’s all about celebrating Christmas, building community … and saving money!

Young Shooters Learn From The Best

Young Shooters Learn From The Best

Olympic trap shooter James Willett was the special guest of the Kingaroy Clay Target Club at the weekend, providing coaching tips to 15 keen young shooters.

Still ‘No Funding’ For Road

Still ‘No Funding’ For Road

Residents’ hopes have been dashed that serious issues with Glastonbury Road can be fixed soon, including the upgrade of four single-lane bridges to dual-lane roadways.