Hong Kong Export Deal Incorrect
Recent media reports that South Burnett winery Moffatdale Ridge plans to export 30,000 to 40,000 bottles of wine a year to Hong Kong are not correct … not yet, anyway.
New Operator Sought For Saleyards
The South Burnett Regional Council will call for expressions of interest to lease or buy the Coolabunia Saleyards and its associated cattle dip facilities.
Agriculture ‘Overlooked In State Budget’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation says it is underwhelmed by this week’s State Budget.
Ergon Energy Building Purchase Axed
A proposal to buy a former Ergon Energy building and associated freehold land in Haly Street, Kingaroy was finally axed at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Auxiliary Buys $27,000 Machine For Hospital
Kingaroy Hospital doctors will have access to a new laryngoscope, thanks to hospital’s Auxiliary
Operation Cool Burn Underway
Firefighters will be out in force in the coming weeks as the region enters a critical phase in the lead-up to bushfire season.
Councillor Calls For Patience
South Burnett Roads portfolio chair Cr Spud Jones has called for patience while work crews repair damage caused by ex-Cyclone Debbie in late March.
$20m Worth Of Developments In The Pipeline
The SBRC is currently considering more than $20 million of new developments, excluding Bunnings
$108m For Region From State Budget
The State Government will spend more than $108 million in the South Burnett and nearby areas over the coming year, according to the 2017-2018 State Budget handed down on Tuesday.
Gympie Electorate ‘Swindled’
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett says his electorate has not received one new funding project in the State Budget.
$62m Funding Earmarked For Hospital
After years of lobbying by residents, local councillors and State and Federal politicians, Kingaroy has finally been promised a new hospital.
Just $1m For Roads … Over Three Years
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has slammed the State Government over the South Burnett’s share of road funding in the 2017-18 State Budget.
Extra $200m For Councils
South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell has welcomed the extension of the State Government’s Works For Queensland funding program announced in Tuesday’s State Budget.
Ex-Red Ant Turns Into A Maroon
Former Kingaroy rugby league player Logan Bayliss-Brow, who made his debut for the North Queensland Cowboys’ Holden Cup side last month, has been selected to play for the Maroons U18s team.
What A Great Pumpkin Festival!
It’s been terrific visiting new parts of the extended Nanango Electorate, and I was thrilled to head to Goomeri on the last Sunday in May to take part in the legendary Pumpkin Roll at the annual Pumpkin Festival.
Thrills And Spills At Sprints
Wondai’s second annual Street Sprints attracted a good crowd on Saturday and Sunday; spectators had the opportunity to watch some classic cars go through their paces … and see some unexpected thrills and spills.
Cafe Gets A Caffeine Conversion
When Cooyar couple Glenn and Jenny Keen dropped into the Timbertowns Cafe in Yarraman a few months ago for a quick cup of coffee, they never dreamed they’d walk out owning the business.
Cooper Back For Origin II
Former Murgon Mustang Gavin Cooper has been recalled into the Maroons squad in the wake of the team’s demolition by the Blues in Origin I.
Students Can Win A Trip To Antarctica
When the United Kingdom held a public vote last year to name the country’s new icebreaker, the winner was “Boaty McBoatface” … not surprisingly, the British Government opted instead for the more sedate “Sir David Attenborough”.
New Face At KCCI Evening
Recently appointed South Burnett senior economic development officer Craig Tunley will be one of the guest speakers at next Monday’s Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet (June 19).
