Water Restrictions At Level 3
The South Burnett Regional Council has reminded residents that water restrictions in the region are still at Level 3.
Kumbia Gets Switched On
A new mobile phone site to service the Kumbia area has been switched on by Vodafone Australia and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud.
Government To Trial Seasonal Work
The Federal Government will offer new incentives for unemployed people to undertake seasonal work like fruit picking.
Picnic Will Recall Benarkin’s Early Days
Pioneers may have begun settling the area around Benarkin in the late 1880s, but the town was known as Well Holes until 1912.
Jason’s Sharing Our Regional Flavours
The South Burnett will have a strong presence again this year at Brisbane’s premier free food festival, Regional Flavours.
Mayor To Address Energy Summit
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell will be speaking about the important role energy industries play in the South Burnett’s economy at an inaugural National Energy Summit in Toowoomba on Thursday.
$7m To Upgrade Highway
Work has begun on a $7 million project to upgrade the New England Highway near Cooyar.
Bikers Open Region’s First Bikery
When a new business opened its doors in Wooroolin on July 1, owners Kerrie Bantoft and Lynnsay Fryer decided the best way to launch it was with a motorcycle tour, followed by a parade.
Council Signals Right To Enter
An ancient ceremony that grants a trusted military force the right to enter a town was re-enacted in Kingaroy on Saturday with much pomp and circumstance.
Farmers Are Getting Older
The average Australian farmer is 56 years old and has been farming for 35 years, according to the latest Agricultural Census data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
NBN Network Passes Milestone
The Federal Government says two-thirds of the NBN broadband network in regional, rural and remote Australia is complete.
LNP Vows To Re-Create Energy Council
Queensland farmers have welcomed an announcement by the LNP on Monday that it will set up an Agriculture Energy and Water Council if it wins the next State Election.
Extra Day Off For State Schools
Queensland State schools will get an extra day of holidays next year because of the Commonwealth Games.
Council To Discuss Car Park Costs
Blackbutt Memorial Hall’s car park will be under the spotlight at next Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Get Ready For Get Started
Parents should be getting ready to apply for Get Started vouchers, with the next round opening this week.
Civil Disputes End In Charges
Police are reminding residents that disputes over property ownership are a civil matter, not a police matter … but if violence erupts, people will be charged.
Race Meeting A Close Run Thing
Saturday’s Winter Race Day at Wondai was a close run thing, with South Burnett Race Club officials uncertain about whether the meeting could go ahead until mid-morning.
Two Hurt In Weekend Mishaps
A teenager suffered injuries falling from a motorbike at Motocross Mountain near Cooyar on Sunday
Southern Cross Blames
Government For Job Cuts
Southern Cross Care (Qld) has blamed Federal Government funding changes for staff cuts that will impact two local aged care services.
AGL To Meet With Kumbians
AGL representative Clare Wilkes will be coming to Kumbia next Monday (July 17) to explain to local residents what community grants the company is likely to have available in conjunction with the Coopers Gap Wind Farm.
