33 Kitchen Fires Last Winter
Firefighters are reminding South Burnett residents to be careful when working in the most fire-prone area of their homes – the kitchen.
Funding Split Up Agreed For Rail Trail
The South Burnett Regional Council and the Gympie Regional Council have come to an agreement on how to split up the $2 million State Government grant to develop the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail.
Mamma Mia! It’s A Baby!
Yarraman bub Mia Offord made a dramatic entrance at Kingaroy Hospital recently..
ADSL ‘Back To Normal’
Telstra ADSL customers in Kingaroy suffered intermittent losses of internet services on Friday, starting from about 1:30am overnight.
Family Stunned By $64,000 Charge
We’ve all had troublesome neighbours, but Skye Roberts’ “bad neighbours” at Memerambi could end up costing her and her family $64,000.
Cassy Wins $1000 Bursary
Kingaroy nursing student Cassandra Noonan has won a $1000 bursary through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ).
Properties Targeted
For Overdue Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin collection proceedings against 43 properties which are three or more years behind in their rates payments.
CTC Wins Family Contracts
South Burnett CTC is celebrating being selected as the provider for two new State Government programs aimed at supporting families in the South Burnett.
Young Singers Go ‘Beyond Barambah’
Children from nine South Burnett schools will be the stars in country singer Josh Arnold’s latest music video.
Local Vets Ready For Pets
South Burnett vets are getting ready for three months of desexing … and all at a discount price.
Colourful Fun At QCWA
Kumbia QCWA members and friends had a fun day recently when they poured dyes over white garments or fabric which they had previously folded in various ways and then secured with rubber bands.
Tourists Hit The Roads
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says a report released recently by the Department of Tourism shows an increase in drive tourism In Queensland during 2014 – including an almost 5 per cent rise for the Southern Queensland Country region.
More Roadworks In Nanango
The South Burnett Regional Council will be starting toadworks in King Street (D’Aguilar Highway) Nanango next Tuesday, June 9.
Invitation To Small Business
Queensland businesses have been invited to nominate representatives to sit on the Queensland Small Business Advisory Council.
Council Writes Off $32k Water Bill
The South Burnett Regional Council will forgive a $32,753.28 water bill run up by the Murgon Sports Association because the group now has just one active member and less than $1000 in its bank account.
Big Plans For Historic Building
Anyone doubting the value of rail trails should have a chat to Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association president Barry Richardson.
Memerambi: The Great Debate
A decision to declare Memerambi Estate a “benefitted area” which was taken at the South Burnett Regional Council’s June 3 meeting provoked heated debate.
Wests’ Comeback Stuns Gunners
Gunners took on Wests, while Nanango played Barambah in Round 7 of the South Burnett Evolution Solar Football competition
Council In Talks With Qld Health
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told Wednesday’s Council meeting that Queensland Health may have a role to play in helping to save the beleaguered South Burnett Private Hospital.
Memerambi Estate
Fix Gets Green Light
The SBRC will spend $2.1 million to install missing roads and drainage on the Memerambi Estate
