LNP Vows To Re-Create Energy Council
Queensland farmers have welcomed an announcement by the LNP on Monday that it will set up an Agriculture Energy and Water Council if it wins the next State Election.
Extra Day Off For State Schools
Queensland State schools will get an extra day of holidays next year because of the Commonwealth Games.
Council To Discuss Car Park Costs
Blackbutt Memorial Hall’s car park will be under the spotlight at next Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Get Ready For Get Started
Parents should be getting ready to apply for Get Started vouchers, with the next round opening this week.
Civil Disputes End In Charges
Police are reminding residents that disputes over property ownership are a civil matter, not a police matter … but if violence erupts, people will be charged.
Race Meeting A Close Run Thing
Saturday’s Winter Race Day at Wondai was a close run thing, with South Burnett Race Club officials uncertain about whether the meeting could go ahead until mid-morning.
Two Hurt In Weekend Mishaps
A teenager suffered injuries falling from a motorbike at Motocross Mountain near Cooyar on Sunday
Southern Cross Blames
Government For Job Cuts
Southern Cross Care (Qld) has blamed Federal Government funding changes for staff cuts that will impact two local aged care services.
AGL To Meet With Kumbians
AGL representative Clare Wilkes will be coming to Kumbia next Monday (July 17) to explain to local residents what community grants the company is likely to have available in conjunction with the Coopers Gap Wind Farm.
Hawks Hunt Down Saints
The long trip to Goondiwindi proved too much for the South Burnett Saints AFL team at the weekend, with the Hawks busting their visitors’ winning streak.
Thieves Target Car Wash Business … Twice
Kingaroy businessman Richard Mason is angry that thieves looking for easy cash have caused between $60,000 and $70,000 damage during two raids on his car wash.
Shoppers Can Help Other Shoppers
Every Friday about 75 of the region’s residents come to the South Burnett Pantry in Kingaroy to take home the necessities of life.
Hall Car Park Plan In Doubt
The future of Blackbutt Memorial Hall’s $500,000 car park and landscaping has been thrown into doubt after the South Burnett Regional Council failed to get a matching contribution from the State Government.
Danica Chases Wondai’s Chequered Flag
Toowoomba horseman Tom Dougall had reason to be revved up after Dangerous Danica (Bridget Rooney) comfortably went through her gears in the Somerset Region QTIS BM 50 (1200 m) at Esk last weekend.
Kingaroy Joins NAIDOC Celebrations
Kingaroy’s NAIDOC Week celebrations on Thursday morning were so popular that South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has said it could well become an annual event.
MP Says Energy Crisis Needs Urgent Action
Vulnerable and hard-working Australians will be hardest hit if “unrealistic” renewable energy targets are favoured over addressing sky-high energy prices, Maranoa MP David Littleproud says.
Strong Women Get Awarded … Finally
The winners of last year’s QRRRWN’s Strong Women Leadership Awards were finally presented with their 2016 Story Teller of the Year award last week.
Council To Host Tourism Workshop
The South Burnett Regional Council will try to map out a new path to grow the region’s tourism industry, which has been in the doldrums for several years.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its Winter Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday, July 8.
Three Hurt In Three Crashes
Police have warned drivers to take extra care when driving in foggy conditions – and rain – after a spate of accidents in the South Burnett over the past 24 hours.
