Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce dropped into Kingaroy this week to announce an extra $100,000 for rural financial counselling services in southern Queensland, and to fly the flag for LNP candidate for Maranoa David Littleproud at the upcoming Federal election.
Traffic was briefly disrupted on Cherbourg Road on Wednesday afternoon because of a truck fire.
The costs of doing business with the South Burnett Regional Council will rise by an average 2.5 per cent from July 1.
Two South Burnett firefighters have been honoured at separate awards ceremonies recently.
Taabinga Rotary Club has partnered with TAFE Qld South West to offer a “Responsible Service Of Alcohol” course to members of local service clubs, sporting groups and not-for-profit organisations at a greatly reduced price.
Business confidence in the South Burnett is lifting, Mayor Keith Campbell told Wednesday’s Council meeting.
The new Biosecurity Act, which will come into force on July 1 this year, was passed in 2014 by the LNP Government.
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has called on the next Federal Government to approach supermarkets to lift the price of their home-brand fresh milk.
The South Burnett Regional Council will partner with the Blackbutt-Benarkin Community Council to seek grant funding after the Blackbutt Memorial Hall is relocated to a new site near Nukku Nook.
Fears that the management of Bovine Johne’s Disease will be left solely to individual producers – and Queensland’s “protected zone” status will be abolished – were confirmed on Wednesday by Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson.
Kingaroy’s newly upgraded Glendon Street car park will be renamed “Roger Nunn Place” in honour of former Kingaroy Mayor Roger Nunn.
Heated council swimming pools in Murgon, Wondai and Kingaroy will be staying shut over the winter months because of costs.
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has described the 2016-17 State Budget as a major disappointment for the people of the South Burnett.
Graham House Neighbourhood Centre at Murgon and Cherbourg Aboriginal Council appear to be the only winners in the South Burnett from Tuesday’s State Budget.
The State Government will top up the Federal Mobile Black Spot Program with an added $15 million
The Queensland Budget includes several measures aimed squarely at Queensland’s rural sector.
Councils will have the opportunity to get extra funding from this year’s State Budget.
A new State Government employment program announced in Tuesday’s State Budget will offer regional employers $10,000 to $15,000 to take on new staff and keep them employed for 12 months
The State Budget includes $8.2 million for the rollout of Ergon Energy’s Battery Storage Network Development project to prepare for renewable energy in the power grid.
First home buyers will receive an extra $5000 from the State Government over the next 12 months.
