Study Options Available At TAFE
The Kingaroy TAFE campus will be hosting a special “study options” afternoon on Monday (January 18) for anyone interested in further education.
Desert Pea Coming To Town
The Federal Government’s Desert Pea Mobile Service Centre will be visiting Goomeri later this month
Thank You To Volunteers
The annual Salvation Army Community Christmas Lunch attracted 110 people to the SBcare Centre in Kingaroy on Christmas Day to enjoy good food, good company and a festive atmosphere.
Jones To Run For Division 2
Maidenwell Hotel publican Gavin “Spud” Jones has put up his hand to stand for Division 2
RSPCA Offers To Redeem Vouchers
RSPCA Queensland has stepped in to help ease the pain of anyone left holding Dick Smith vouchers following the appointment of receivers to the chain last week.
Car Vandals ‘Rarely Identified’
Have you had your car “keyed” while parking in a supermarket car park? You’re not alone, paint scratching was the most common form of car vandalism in Queensland last year according to the RACQ.
Brown Blasts Council Over Hospital
South Burnett Mayoral candidate Mike Brown has criticised Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and current Councillors for “wasting the money and time of ratepayers” by investigating the possibility of running the South Burnett Private Hospital
Ag Minister Meets With AgForce
Agriculture Minister Leanne Donaldson – recently appointed to the role – paid a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett this week as part of a roadtrip to help her get better acquainted with the some of the major issues in her portfolio.
RACQ Chopper Crews Kept Busy
The RACQ CareFlight helicopter service has been kept busy in the South Burnett over the past couple of days.
Witnesses Sought
Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged dangerous driving incident that occurred in Kilkivan between 8:30am and 9:15am on Monday (January 11).
Elderly Passenger Dies After Crash
An elderly man has died in Kingaroy Hospital after a car slammed into a tree on Wednesday afternoon
Council Election Forums Planned
Three of the region’s peak business and community organisations will be holding community forums next month so members of the public can meet candidates for the 2016 Council elections in person.
Famous Speaker Coming To Murgon
Do you ever wish you could get over a bad day at work and not take it out on your partner or children?
Anglers Urged To Brush Up On Rules
Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol district manager Greg Bowness says anglers coming to fish at South Burnett dams should familiarise themselves with changes to freshwater fishing rules which came into effect last year.
Tourism Plan Splits Council
A proposal to adopt a South Burnett Regional Tourism Strategy was laid on the table at Wednesday’s Council meeting after Cr Kathy Duff called for the matter to be given more consideration.
Gay Convictions To Be Expunged
Men charged under past anti-gay legislation in Queensland look set to have their convictions expunged.
Labour Hire Operator To Face Court
A labour hire operator has been charged for allegedly exploiting workers recruited from Vanuatu to pick fruit and vegetables in Queensland.
Memerambi Tender Re-Awarded
The South Burnett Regional Council today re-awarded a tender to build missing infrastructure on the failed Memerambi Estate to Newlands Civil Construction Pty Ltd.
Taskforce To Tackle Ambulance Attacks
South Burnett ambulance staff have been invited to have their say on ways to help stop workplace violence.
Funding For ‘Missing Link’
Years of campaigning by local enthusiasts has paid off with the State Government confirming on Tuesday it has approved funding to complete the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Toogoolawah and Moore.
