Funding Opens For Small Projects
The Federal Government’s “Stronger Communities Program” is making $150,000 available in every Federal electorate in 2015-16 and 2016-17 to fund small capital works projects to benefit the local community.
An Addictive English Habit
Nanango rookie Hannah English simply can’t get enough of occupying the winner’s circle …
BIEDO ‘Feeling Optimistic’
BIEDO CEO Carmel Summers said today she was optimistic the economic development organisation would access funding to continue its work in the North and South Burnett areas.
Thieves Target Plane Crash Victim
Thieves have stolen items which belonged to Sr Philomene Tiernan who died in the MH17 disaster
Housing Estate Also Builds Careers
A new housing estate being built at Cherbourg will not only help ease overcrowding in the town – it will also bring many other benefits by the time it is finished in three years.
Forum Draws Interest
Guests who attended a one-day “Resilient, Sustainable Future Forum” in Kingaroy on Saturday heard about a variety of ways they could improve their gardening and farming practices right now and, at the same time, help conserve the environment.
Mates Helping Out Mates
Brisbane-based charity Signal Flare is coming to the South Burnett on Sunday for a “mates helping mates” barbecue.
Quake Shakes Brisbane Valley
A magnitude 2.8 earthquake rattled windows in the Toogoolawah area on Thursday afternoon. The tremor was registered at 5:29pm at a depth of 20km.
Fuel Tax Delivers More Road Money
A decision by the Federal Government last November to reintroduce fuel excise indexation will cost South Burnett drivers more money at the bowser.
Medicare Local CEO Looks Back
Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local CEO Andrew Harvey has reflected on the achievements of the organisation in his last newsletter ahead of next week’s closure of the organisation.
Axe Hangs Over BIEDO
BIEDO is at risk of closing by the end of the year if more funding cannot be located.
New Phone Towers To Fix ‘Black Spots’
The South Burnett and neighbouring areas will get eight new mobile towers to help remove black spots, thanks to a joint Commonwealth-State Government program.
Tower ‘Likely’ On Forest Site
It is looking more and more likely that NBNCo’s Tingoora tower will be built on the original proposed site south of the town, rather than at the controversial Swartz’s Road location.
A Town Gone But Not Forgotten
Memories of the South Burnett’s forgotten town, Wengenville, have been captured forever in a book launched at the Bunya Mountains on Saturday.
RACQ Targets Bullbars
The RACQ today attacked car industry promotional statements that could be interpreted as suggesting bull bars were “fashion accessories”.
Sharks Steal Grand Final Win
It’s been a big week for basketballers in Kingaroy with the Grand Finals for three competitions being played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Gympie Rate Rise ‘Smallest In History’
Gympie Regional Council’s 2015-16 Budget has delivered the smallest rate increase in the Council’s seven year history.
Last Days At Foodworks
Competition from other supermarkets has been blamed for the imminent closure of Kingaroy Foodworks
Singers Gather For Fun And Laughter
The South Burnett played host to a unique Australian on Saturday
Town Bus Service To End
Kingaroy’s town bus service, operated by Purser’s Coaches, will stop on Friday, July 3
