TV Shake-Up From July 1
South Burnett television viewers are about to experience a shake-up thanks to Nine ending its deal with WIN-TV
Health Network Seeks Members
The Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network (DDWMPHN) is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in becoming a Community Advisory Committee member.
South Burnett Drought Status Lifted
South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas have been removed by the State Government from the drought list.
TRC Adopts Lifetime Dog Tags
Toowoomba Regional Council is introducing lifetime animal registration tags for dogs across the Toowoomba region.
Truss Looks Back On 26 Years Service
Member for Wide Bay and former Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss farewelled Federal Parliament last week after serving the electorate – which includes the northern half of the South Burnett – for 26 years.
Airport Blocks Cut From Coal Permit
Moreton Resources has given up part of its exploration tenement – four blocks immediately east of Taabinga Village which also include Kingaroy Airport – in a bid to ease local opposition to its proposed coal mine.
White Out Domestic Violence
The South Burnett Domestic Violence Strategy Group is encouraging everyone in the region – in schools, businesses and other organisations – to wear a white shirt next Wednesday (May 18) as part of the campaign against domestic violence.
Big Crowd Attends Opening Night
A large crowd packed into the Wondai Regional Art Gallery last Friday night for the official opening of May’s exhibition.
Apply Now For $5000 Scholarship
Applications close on Sunday (May 15) for Semester 2 scholarships to study at Queensland TAFE colleges.
QDO Appoints Executive Officer
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has appointed a new Executive Officer to take over the reins of the organisation.
Chairman Selected For Ergon Merger
The State Government has selected a chairman for the new parent company which will be formed from the merger of Ergon Energy and Energex.
Bruce Scott Farewells Parliament
Veteran LNP politician Bruce Scott made his valedictory speech to Federal Parliament last week
Half-Yearly Rates Back On The Table
The SBRC will consider moving from quarterly back to half-yearly rates at its next meeting on May 18
Nanango Puts On A Show
The roulette wheel was spinning and the cards were flipping at Nanango FunFest committee’s third annual casino night held at the Nanango Cultural Centre on Saturday night.
Wests, Panthers Prove Too Strong
Wests proved too strong for Barambah in Saturday’s Round 6 clash at Kingaroy’s Tom Alford Oval … but only in the men’s divisions.
Pink Powers Breast Cancer Research
More than 230 runners and walkers gathered at Kingaroy’s Memorial Park early on Sunday morning
2016 Federal Election:
Who’s Nominated So Far?
South Burnett voters may have far fewer candidates to choose from in July’s Federal election than they did in 2013 unless new candidates step forward in the next four weeks
Business Breakfasts Aim To Boost Sales
South Burnett businesses will be able to get a sneak preview of an exciting new “Shop Local” campaign soon … providing they’re willing to get up early.
Treat All Powerlines As ‘Live’
Ergon Energy has issued a warning to be careful around its low voltage pillar boxes – particularly if they have been damaged – following a recent incident.
Nicholls Unveils Shadow Ministry
Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls has announced his new new Shadow Ministry ahead of the resumption of State Parliament tomorrow.
