ALGA Backs Renewables ‘Review’
Council’s push for a moratorium on renewable energy projects has been debated at the ALGA conference.
Grant Delay Derails Council Figures
A delay in the payment to councils of Federal Government Financial Assistance Grants has affected the end-of-financial year bottom line of local councils.
TRC Seeks Dollars For Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council’s push to get financial support for its compulsory $270 million Cressbrook Dam Safety Project has been taken directly to Premier Steven Miles.
Scammers Pretend To Be Police
Detectives have issued a warning about criminals “spoofing” Queensland Police Service phone numbers to make scam calls look more legitimate.
The Hannahs Target Wondai
UPDATE: The Wondai Race Meeting on July 6 has been abandoned due to the weather.
Beating Pollution, One Cup At A Time
Have you heard of Plastic Free July? It’s a global movement to tackle plastic pollution by raising awareness about single-use plastics.
Moratorium Taken To Canberra
South Burnett Regional Council has taken its call for a moratorium on all renewable energy projects to the national stage.
Council Submits $8.4m Projects List
South Burnett Regional Council will split its $8.4 million allocation from the State Government’s latest Works For Queensland funding round across all six divisions.
Qld Hydro Invites Applications
Queensland Hydro – the government-owned corporation behind the proposed Borumba Dam pumped dam project – is inviting applications from the community to take part in several groups.
Murgon Truckie Charged
A Murgon man is due to appear in court next week on charges related to a dramatic crash in Bundaberg last year.
Saints Remember Their Mate Ben
It’s been more than two years since former South Burnett Saints player Ben Brooks died of cancer, but his former club is making sure his memory isn’t forgotten.
Council Fees, Charges Rise 3pc
South Burnett residents face an average 3 per cent rise in Council fees and charges this financial year.
Researchers Breed New Nut Strains
A long-term breeding program at the University of Queensland aims to “future-proof” the State’s growing macadamia industry.
Workshop Aims To Build Resilience
Events are a popular part of country life and the visitors they attract can give the local economy a welcome boost, but they can also be difficult to organise and risk burning out volunteers …
Aged Care Adds Up, Says Group
A report commissioned by Kilkivan & District Community Care Association (KDCCA) proves the social and financial value of investment in local place-based aged care support, the group says.
Open Day At Murgon PCYC
South Burnett PCYC will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday so the local community can learn more about its activities.
TRC Opens Grants Round
Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
Injured Rider Airlifted
A motorbike rider was airlifted to hospital after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway just north of Yarraman on Sunday afternoon.
Cherbourg Runs Away At Wondai
There was no joy again for Wondai last Saturday on their special Ladies Day at home, with Cherbourg racking up 10 tries against the Wolves.
Marie’s Going To Be Missed
Marie Hooper’s desk was covered in flowers, cards and chocolates on Friday … which shows just how much she has meant to the many people who have walked through the doors at 6 Mary Street, Kingaroy.
