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.
Flu Cases Hit Record Levels
Queensland Health has warned that this year’s flu season has hit with a vengeance, with record numbers of cases being reported.
Council Sets Up Rail Trail Committee
The South Burnett Regional Council will set up an advisory committee to oversee the operation and development of the South Burnett Rail Trail.
They’re Off To See The Wizard!
The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s exuberant and innovative production of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ will open at Kingaroy Town Hall this Friday night (August 18).
Local Producers Shine At Ekka
South Burnett producers have scooped the carcass awards in the prestigious Paddock To Palate Competition
Ferling Re-Signs With Qld Fire
Kingaroy’s Holly Ferling will be back playing for the Queensland Fire this season after being offered a contract with Queensland Cricket.
Culture Train Coming To Murgon
Murgon will be hosting musicians from India, Africa, Spain, Nepal and Bolivia next week when Culture Train’s 2017 regional music tour pays a visit.
Council Calls Tenders For Ringsfield
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for tenders to take over the running of Nanango’s Ringsfield House.
School Art Winners Announced
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced the winners of a school art competition run to celebrate the opening of Kingaroy’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Saints Slip Back By One Point
South Toowoomba shot down the South Burnett by the narrowest of margins in their Darling Downs AFL last round clash in Toowoomba on Saturday.
PHN Returning To Cherbourg
The “Better Health In Your Community” consultations, organised by Darling Downs West Moreton Public Health Network, will be returning to Cherbourg soon to collect more community views about health needs.
