Stormy Weather Affects Matches
Summer storms over the last week played havoc with lawn bowls around the region, forcing the abandonment of some games and the cancellation of others.
Bitumen Seal For Rail Trail
The Kingaroy-Murgon Rail Trail will be bitumen sealed after the South Burnett Regional Council voted today to accept a $635,000 tender from South Burnett Bobcat Services to undertake the work.
Mini-Visitor Information Centre For Dam
South Burnett Regional Council plans to set up a mini-Visitor Information Centre at Yallakool Tourist Park at Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
No Plan To Close Depots
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio says Toowoomba Regional Council has no intention of closing any of its regional depots.
Local Hospital Boards ‘At Risk’
The State Government’s plan to strip control of local Hospital Boards is well underway, Shadow Health Minister Mark McArdle said today.
Business Awards To Return In 2017
The next South Burnett Business Awards will be held in 2017 and most likely hosted by Murgon
Weed Becoming Glyphosate-Resistant
Four Australian populations of Feathertop Rhodes grass have been confirmed resistant to the key herbicide glyphosate.
Council To Explore
Ties With University
CQ University and Council are looking at forming a partnership to set up a local hub
Government Clarifies Racing Plan
The State Government has clarified its position on changes it plans to introduce to the prize money on offer at regional race meetings over the next four years.
New Wine Trail Map Coming Soon
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association will release an updated version of the South Burnett Wine Trail map and tourist guide next month.
Hay … Can You Help Out?
Fundraising has already begun for a second Burrumbuttock Hay Run to western Queensland … and the South Burnett is again heavily involved.
Farmers Fight ‘Backpacker Tax’
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has launched a national campaign to encourage the Federal Government not to go ahead with a proposed “backpacker tax” that it says will hurt regional communities.
Collectors Ready To Get Stuck In
The Nanango Stamp Club is gearing up for its biggest day of the year on Saturday, February 6
Lock The Gate Calls
For Urgent Ban On UCG
The anti-mining Lock The Gate Alliance has called for a permanent ban on Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) in Queensland
Union Fears Asset Sales
‘Back On LNP Agenda’
The Electrical Trades Union believes the LNP Opposition has revived plans to privatise Queensland assets, including power stations such as Tarong and Tarong North.
Facelift For Cooyar Memorial
The Cooyar War Memorial will be one of five State Heritage-listed war memorials which will be upgraded in the Toowoomba Council region this year thanks to a State Government grant.
Qld Mozzies Capable Of Spreading Zika
A mosquito which has been found in the South Burnett is capable of transmitting the Zika virus but experts say there is no need for Australians to panic
Caroline To Run For Division 1
Wattle Camp businesswoman Caroline Haskard has joined the race for Division 1 at the Council election
Nominations Set To
Open For Council Poll
Nominations for candidates for the upcoming Local Government elections will open this Saturday (February 6)
Big Expansion For Smithfield
Proston-based Smithfield Cattle Co is expanding its feedlot capacity by almost a third, thanks to an acquisition at Goondiwindi.
