Dengue Fever Case A ‘One-Off’
A case of Dengue Fever found in the Murgon and Kingaroy areas appears to have a been a one-off, Cr Danita Potter told Wednesday’s Council meeting.
Hospital Board Announced
Former South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has been appointed to the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation’s board as one of the region’s two community representatives.
TAFE Celebrates Past & Present
TAFE’s Kingaroy campus celebrated its 30th birthday on Tuesday evening with lots of food, drinks, music, memories and three special awards.
Water Pipe Saves $10,000
A new pipe to supply Maidenwell’s public amenities with bore water could save up to $10,000 a year
Truck Tribunal Crashes And Burns
The controversial Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal – whose pay order caused heartache over the past few months to owner-driver truckies – will wink out of existence on Thursday.
Tinny Corner Will Be Smoothed … At Last
Work to straighten a sharp corner on the Tingoora-Chelmsford Road near Tingoora has started again after an unexpected two-month delay.
Salvos Need Blankets
You may have noticed that there’s a nip in the air starting to bite at night … and the local Salvation Army has noticed it, too.
Roads, Economic Growth Are Top Priorities
The top five areas the South Burnett Regional Council will focus on in this term are roads, economic development, water security, value for money and communication and engagement with the community.
Coal Dust Reforms ‘A Priority’
Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said on Wednesday coal dust reforms were “a government priority” to protect the health and safety of coal miners.
Derek To Host Next Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be hosted by local business, South Burnett Garage Doors.
Basketball News
Results from Kingaroy Basketball games played on Tuesday, April 19
Dams Attract More Visitors
Visitor numbers at Bjelke-Petersen Dam and Lake Boondooma have risen between 8 and 12 per cent over the last year.
Sports Fields To Get Recycled Water
The SBRC has launched a program to supply recycled water to major regional sporting clubs
Numbers Slightly Down, But Spirits High
Numbers may have been slightly down at this year’s Kingaroy Show Ball, but the mood last Saturday night was decidedly upbeat.
Police ‘Threatened With Large Spanner’
A 24-year-old Brisbane man has been charged with trespassing and public nuisance after an incident in Kingaroy
Gunners, Panthers Triumph Over Rivals
Gunners’ First Division side proved too strong for Wests in the fourth round of this year’s South Burnett Football League competition when the two teams met in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Cancer Council Workshop
The Cancer Council of Queensland has organised a four-hour “Introduction to Mindfulness” workshop to be held in Kingaroy next month for people facing cancer-related challenges.
Landholders Briefed By Solicitor
About 20 people met with a solicitor yesterday in Kingaroy to discuss their options in regards to Moreton Resources’ proposed open cut coal mine.
$13m Project To Target 10 Key Weeds
The Federal Government has announced it will help to fund a $13 million research project that will look for effective biocontrols for 10 of Australia’s most invasive weeds.
Bureau Seeking Census Takers
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will soon begin hiring casual staff for the 2016 Census
