Cardell Says Thanks With A Fun Day
Cardell Turner didn’t think he’d live to see his family again … now he wants to thank LifeFlight
Council Opens Australia
Day Award Nominations
The South Burnett Regional Council has opened nominations for the region’s annual Australia Day Awards
Trading Changes ‘Poorly Drafted’
I was proud to stand up for our region’s small business and their employees in Parliament recently to ensure they received a better deal under Labor’s proposed trading hour changes.
Culvert Renewal On Stonelands Road
The South Burnett Regional Council Council will be starting culvert renewal works on Stonelands Road at Stonelands on Monday (September 4).
Council To Hold Spring Roadshows
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a roadshow across nine towns in September to keep residents “in the loop” about what’s happening in the region.
Church Ready For Centenary Celebration
Nanango’s “Little Cathedral” has released its centenary celebrations program for September 23-24
Relay Prepares To Announce Surprise
South Burnett Relay For Life organisers have a big surprise planned for Spring, and will be announcing it at a special meeting this Thursday (August 31).
Bill Aims To Cut Export Red Tape
The Federal Government is seeking feedback on proposed legislation which aims to simplify agricultural exports.
Boyce To Stand For LNP
Taroom grazier and businessman Colin Boyce will be the LNP’s candidate for Callide at the next State Election.
Drought Funding Available
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging community groups within its region to apply for funding through the Community Drought Support grant program.
Meet’n’Greet Over Brekkie
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is breaking with tradition with its next Meet’n’Greet – it is being held on a Tuesday, and it will be a breakfast meeting.
RIRDC Adopts A New Name
The Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) has changed its trading name to “AgriFutures Australia”.
Flu Season May Have Peaked
Queensland Health believes the flu season may have peaked, with fewer notifications during the past week
It’s All Go For The 100th Wondai Show!
Excitement is building for the Wondai Show’s centenary outing, which will be held at the Wondai Showgrounds this Friday and Saturday.
Saints Bow Out After Big Year
Just three points over two weeks have put to an end an exciting season for the South Burnett Saints in the Darling Downs AFL competition.
ACTU Slams Working Visa Program
The ACTU has slammed the Federal Government for extending the working holiday visa program which the Fair Work Ombudsman has claimed allows the systemic exploitation of temporary visa workers.
Woolooga Solar Farm Still On Track
A proposal to build an enormous solar farm at Woolooga is progressing well, and the project’s creators hope to be able to gain approval by October.
Ava Go At This Bike Ride
A special social bike ride is being organised up and down the D’Aguilar Range to coincide with Blackbutt’s Avocado Festival on September 9.
CEO Resigns At PHN
Darling Downs West Moreton Public Health Network CEO Simone Finch has resigned and will finish up with the public health body – which covers the South Burnett – on November 3.
Woman Burned By Gas Bottle
A 44-year-old woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious burns after a gas bottle exploded at Kandanga.
