Wind Farm Burden Lifted From Councils
A new planning code for wind farms could speed up approvals for AGL’s proposed venture at Coopers Gap
Council Grants Open
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s latest round of community support grants are open until August 1.
The District Was Dominant
South Burnett stables were less than a length short of a clean sweep at Wondai last Saturday.
Danielle Captures Colours Of Life
Kingaroy artist Danielle Leedie is hoping the colours and vibrancy of life in the South Burnett will help her catch the eye of the judges at the upcoming Queensland Regional Art Awards.
MP ‘Will Be Held To Promises’
The Murgon Business and Development Association intends to hold new Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien to his promises.
Rugby League Announces Finals Draw
The South Burnett Rugby League released the official ladders for the U12s, U14s, U16s and Senior competition on Thursday as well as the venues for the A Grade Final Series
Mini Mods On Saturday
The annual Mini Mod rugby league carnival will be on again this Saturday at Wondai.
South Burnett Unemployment Drops 26pc
The South Burnett has had a 26 per cent decrease in unemployment over the past 15 months.
Government Plans
Native Wildlife Reforms
The State Government is considering a better system to manage protected native animals
There’s Life After Politics
Conservative MPs who lost their seats at the recent federal poll can take heart … there is life after politics, and former South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann is a shining example.
Beware Of Blowers Selling Fake Ads
South Burnett businesses have been warned to beware of scammers seeking advertising on behalf of magazines purportedly helping not-for-profit groups.
Fire Shed To Open
The official opening of the joint Cooyar Town Rural Fire Brigade and Cooyar District Rural Fire Brigade fire shed will be held on Saturday (July 16).
Webinar Discusses Divorce Strategies
Family lawyer Clarissa Rayward believes divorce does not have to mean ugly disagreements and negativity
Artists Planning 9th Annual Show
The call has gone out for artists and craftspeople to take part in the South Burnett’s 9th Annual disAbility Art Show.
Neighbourhood Watch Closing Down?
Nanango is just about to get a new police station, and in a few months it will have an 11-camera CCTV network monitoring the CBD area, too.
O’Dowd Claims Victory In Flynn
After a nail-biting 10-day wait, LNP candidate Ken O’Dowd – the sitting Member – has finally been able to claim victory in the seat of Flynn.
Calendar Competition Encourages Farm Safety
South Burnett primary school children have been invited to take part in a calendar competition to remind farmers of the need for safety on rural properties.
Ex-Kingaroy Woman Finalist In Awards
Former Kingaroy resident Miranda McAleer is another local finalist in the Darling Downs South West division of the Queensland Training Awards.
Labor ‘Not Listening’ On Tree Laws
The LNP Opposition says the State Government has refused to amend changes to Queensland’s vegetation management laws, despite protests from farmers and “a wave of angry objections from regional communities”.
EBA Negotiations
Delayed By Court Case
Council enterprise bargaining negotiations are likely to be delayed by a Supreme court action
