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Upgrade To School Car Park

Upgrade To School Car Park

South Burnett Regional Council plans to begin a project to upgrade the Tingoora State School car park next Tuesday (March 29).

Petition Launched To Re-Run Poll

Petition Launched To Re-Run Poll

A petition has been launched online in the Western Downs council area – which includes Bell and Chinchilla – calling for Saturday’s election to be re-run.

Dairy Farmers Welcome Effects Test

Dairy Farmers Welcome Effects Test

The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation (QDO) and Australian Dairy Farmers (ADF) have applauded the introduction of an ‘effects test’ by the Federal Government, which they believe will strengthen competition across the grocery supply chain.

Seeney Pulls Out Of Wide Bay Contest

Seeney Pulls Out Of Wide Bay Contest

Member for Callide Jeff Seeney has pulled out of the running for Warren Truss’ seat of Wide Bay, which will become vacant at the next Federal election when Mr Truss steps down after 26 years as its representative.

Apply Now For $1000 Bursary

Apply Now For $1000 Bursary

Applications are now open for the 2016 South Burnett Mayor’s Bursary – one of a number of bursaries offered by the National Council of Women of Queensland.

Locals Urged To Apply For Grants

Locals Urged To Apply For Grants

Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss today called for applications for funding from Round 2 of the Federal Coalition Government’s popular Stronger Communities Program.

Boy, 14, Blamed For Damage Spree

Boy, 14, Blamed For Damage Spree

A 14-year-old boy has been dealt with under provisions of the Youth Justice Act after a string of break-ins – and thousands of dollars damage – occurred in Murgon in the early hours of Saturday morning.

MP Responds To Hospital Petition

MP Responds To Hospital Petition

Health Minister Cameron Dick has confirmed that a business case for a new Kingaroy Hospital is being developed as part of the planning process to prioritise Health Department projects across Queensland.

Car Snaps Off Tree

Car Snaps Off Tree

A 49-year-old woman was lucky to escape serious injuries when her car veered off Kumbia Road and struck a tree in Kumbia on Thursday evening.