Hall Tender Raises No Interest
The South Burnett Regional Council’s call for tenders for the sale and/or removal of Hivesville Hall has failed to attract any interest from potential buyers.
Bowls And Burgers Draw Crowd
A “Bowls And Burgers” afternoon held at the Murgon Bowls Club on Saturday, June 3 proved to be a successful fundraiser for the Murgon Local Ambulance Committee.
Tourism Spending Breaks Record
Tourism spending in the Southern Queensland Country Tourism region – which includes the South Burnett as well as Toowoomba, the Southern Downs and Western Downs – hit a record high over the past 12 months.
South Burnett Backs Bruce Highway Upgrade
A delegation led by Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has pressed for Bruce Highway upgrades
Alert About Dysentery Outbreak
Local health authorities are urging Murgon and Cherbourg residents to be extra vigilant with hand washing after an outbreak of dysentery in both towns.
650 Yarded At Murgon
A sizable 650 head of cattle were yarded in Murgon last Tuesday. with all descriptions selling to firm rates based on the previous sale.
Fire At South Nanango
Four fire crews have been called to a grass fire burning in the vicinity of Allens Road, South Nanango.
Work Starts On $300,000 Streetscape
Toowoomba Regional Council is investing more than $300,000 into Yarraman’s parks and streetscapes over the next 12 months.
Potholes Trigger Action
A Durong resident concerned about the state of a section of Chinchilla-Wondai Road contacted southburnett.com.au late last week, concerned that council had been ignoring his requests to fix the road.
Courageous Ride Raises $5000
Kingaroy resident Josie Potter is licking her wounds but is back in one piece after her eventful Brissie To The Bay fundraiser for MS Queensland.
Upgrade For Hospital Roadway
Construction has started on a $110,000 project to repair the roadway entrance into Murgon Hospital.
$8600 Boost For Men’s Shed
Kingaroy Men’s Shed will be able update some vital equipment thanks to an $8600 grant from the Federal Government.
Girls-Only Day At Bike Speedway
Speedway fun shouldn’t just be for the boys … the Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club Inc will be giving girls a chance to give it a go on Saturday.
Another $5.5m For Local Councils
The South Burnett Regional Council will receive another $4.39 from the State Government’s Works For Queensland program over the next two years, and Cherbourg will receive $1.18 million.
Farm Output Dips After Record Year
The gross value of Australian farm production is forecast to dip by 4.6 per cent to $59.9 billion in 2017–18, following last year’s record-breaking returns.
Hospital Board Eager To Start $62m Project
Some preliminary earthworks for Kingaroy’s new $62 million general hospital could begin as soon as this financial year, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board chairman Mike Horan said on Monday.
ECQ Slammed In Post-Election Report
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) is a secretive, authoritarian organisation with significant management, technological and communication problems and a culture of insecurity, avoidance and occasional nepotism
Third TV News Bulletin To Start Soon
The South Burnett will soon have an alternative local nightly TV news service, guests at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce And Industry’s June Meet’n’Greet heard on Monday night.
Holden Dealer Wins Grand Award
The John Dundas Holden dealership in Kingaroy has picked up its second prestigious award from General Motors in two years.
New Hope Seeks Review
Of Acland Coal Mine Ruling
New Acland Coal has sought a sought a judicial review of a recent Land Court recommendation the State Government axe the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the mine.
