Barayamal’s Looking For Entrepreneurs
Applications close next month for budding Indigenous entrepreneurs hoping to jumpstart their business careers under the gaze of experts.
CSIRO Warns About El Niño Rise
The CSIRO says the frequency of extreme El Niño events is likely to increase for 100 years even when global mean temperature is stabilised at 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Business Identity To Run For Greens
Former Nanango businesswoman Gabi Nehring has put up her hand to run for The Greens in the new State seat of Macalister, based around Beenleigh.
Captains Dinner Had Everyone Smiling
Two of Australia’s best-known sporting greats – and an almost-great – entertained the large crowd at Saturday night’s “Dinner With The Captains” in Kingaroy.
Nature Takes Over PCYC Wall
A mural depicting some of the sights at Boat Mountain now has pride of place across the back wall of the South Burnett PCYC’s main auditorium.
Morning’s Work To Foil Thieves
At least 40 vehicles on South Burnett roads will now be foiling would-be number plate thieves after a morning’s work by volunteers on Saturday.
Fr Pat Returns For Golden Celebration
“Thank you for being a part of my life and for being an important part of my journey.”
Proud To Deliver A New Police Station
The official opening of the $8.3 million Kingaroy Police Station was a proud moment for the South Burnett, and a significant boost for our region.
Health Forums Seek Community Feedback
South Burnett residents will have the opportunity to discuss health priorities in the region at a series of events organised next month by the Darling Downs and West Moreton Public Health Network (PHN).
Tourism Meeting Decides To Do Nothing
An all-day meeting hosted by the South Burnett Regional Council in Kingaroy on Thursday has decided to do nothing about changing existing tourism arrangements.
Radar Detectors Are Still Illegal
Radar detectors may be cheap and plentiful on eBay and other online trading sites, but that doesn’t mean they’re legal in Queensland.
Street Performers Needed For Festival
The Blackbutt Avocado Festival is looking for buskers and other performing artists to entertain the crowds at this year’s event.
Apply Now For Funding: MP
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local organisations to apply for Federal Government funding under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities Program.
Illegal Monkeys Advertised
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is reminding residents it is illegal to keep monkeys as pets in Queensland, following advertisements for baby marmosets appearing online at the weekend.
Driver Hurt In 4WD Crash
A 21-year-old Central Queensland man suffered serious injuries when his 4WD left the road and crashed into a large tree beside the D’Aguilar Highway at Gilla, near Blackbutt, in the early hours of Monday morning.
Boy Dies In ATV Crash
An 11-year-old boy has died in a tragic crash on a rural property near Moore.
B-Double Flips At Benarkin
A truck driver had a lucky escape when his B-Double left the road and flipped on its side near Benarkin on Sunday night.
More Funding, Lower
Interest Rate For Farm Loans
The Queensland Government’s First Start and Sustainability Loans are open for application again, with more funding and lower interest rates this year.
Law Society Welcomes
Independent Crime Stats
The Queensland’s Law Society has welcomed State Government funding to collect crime statistics
New Flavours For Wine Ice Creams
Guests who visited Kingsley Grove Estate’s cellar door were able to try something new over the weekend: four wine-flavoured ice creams crafted by a team of chefs.
