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.
Rare Plants Cause Roadwork Delays
The discovery of protected plants near the Tingoora Chelmsford Road has delayed a proposed curve realignment west of the Tingoora Loop Road for a month.
Tick Line Meeting On Thursday
AgForce will be holding another tick line placement consultation meeting at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street this Thursday, February 4. commencing at 6:00pm.
Work Begins On Gladys Street
The South Burnett Regional Council was scheduled to begin roadworks on Gladys Street, Blackbutt on Monday.
Futsal News – February 1
Results from the Kingaroy Futsal summer competition played on January 28
Council Appoints Health Specialist
The SBRC has appointed a health specialist to draw up a business plan for the private hospital
Fire In Hotel Storeroom
An electrical fire in a storeroom of the Royal Hotel at Yarraman forced the building to be evacuated on Friday evening.
Wayne To Run For Division 2
Blackbutt country music singer and former policeman Wayne Browning is the fifth candidate for Division 2
Workshop To Target Brain Fitness
A workshop that aims to help people reduce stress, sleep better and improve their memories will be held in Kingaroy later this month.
