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.
Police Warn About Fake Traders
Police are currently investigating a string of “fake trader” websites that have allegedly ripped off a large number of Queensland residents.
Dingoes Coming To Country Festival
Guests at the inaugural Wondai Country Festival can get up close and personal with dingoes on Saturday – a very appropriate thing to do, given that Wondai supposedly means “dingo”.
New Picnic Facilities Open At Memerambi
More than 108 years after it was first settled by Europeans, Memerambi finally got its first public park last week.
Two Days Of Trail Bike Action
Kingaroy Lions Club’s major fundraiser of the year roared into action at the weekend with almost 600 trail bike riders testing their skills on a new course just outside Kingaroy.
Centenary Book Recalls Show’s History
A special limited edition book which recalls the past 99 Wondai Shows was launched last week, and is now available to the public.
Fees And Charges To Rise 2pc
The cost of doing business with the South Burnett Regional Council will rise an average of 2 per cent from July 1.
