Rates To Stay Quarterly … For Now
South Burnett rate notices are likely to stay quarterly … at least for the foreseeable future.
Uni Joins Precision Ag Project
The University of Southern Queensland’s has joined a precision agriculture project which will offer PhD scholarships which will complement its “Future Farm” research.
It’s A Buyer’s Market For Homes
Recent drops in property values – as recorded by State Government valuations – do have an upside … the Wide Bay-Burnett region is now considered a very attractive region in Australia for property buyers.
Murgon Artist A Gallipoli Finalist
Murgon artist Lee Porter has been selected a finalist for the international Gallipoli Art Prize
Book In For Your Flu Shot
South Burnett residents are being urged to organise their annual influenza shots as soon as possible.
Film Night In Blackbutt
Blackbutt Benarkin Community Council will be hosting a comedy film night for the over 16s on Saturday night (April 11).
Last Chance To Comment On Flood Studies
Yarraman and Cooyar residents have until Friday (April 10) to lodge online comments or information to be considered as part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s flood resilience project.
Budget On Track For CPI Rate Rise
The South Burnett Regional Council seems likely to deliver a CPI rate increase of 2.75 per cent when it hands down its 2015-2016 Budget in July.
Young Murris Urged To Apply
For Leadership Skills Program
Young Indigenous people throughout Queensland are being encouraged to apply for the 2015 Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program.
Marathon Effort Proves A Winner
Marathon veteran Bruce “Digger” Hargreaves has hailed the inaugural Maidenwell Marathon held at the weekend as “spectacularly good”.
Northerners Play With Pride
Rugby league fans turned out in good numbers on Saturday in Kingaroy to watch the Central Crows take on the Northern Pride in the Cyril Connell Cup (U16s) and Mal Meninga Cup (U18s) competitions.
Punters Bet On A Good Time
The large number of racegoers who took a punt on the overcast weather conditions to head to Nanango Racecourse for the popular Easter Saturday race meeting emerged winners when the rain failed to develop
Nanango Races Videos – Apr 4
Videos of Easter Saturday’s races from the Nanango Race Club’s YouTube channel
CTC ‘Bewildered’ By Tender Decision
South Burnett CTC will continue to offer Labour Hire services and host Work For The Dole programs
Greens Warn Against Free Trade Deal
Maranoa Greens spokesman Grant Newson has added a local voice to the growing opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Two Boys Flown Out
Holiday fun turned to pain for two young visitors to the region over the Easter Long Weekend
Big Roll-Up At Nanango
What a big day it was in Nanango last Sunday! Two full greens; 28 teams fronted to play in the Sharron and Glen Yeates-sponsored Rotational Triples.
MX Rider Injured
A motocross rider suffered suspected pelvis and lower limb injuries after he fell from his motorbike at Manar Park on Good Friday.
Man Charged With Abduction, Torture
Detectives have charged a man following the alleged abduction of an 18-year-old woman in Caboolture on March 31.
Huge Weekend Of Fun Events
There’s really no excuse to leave the South Burnett this weekend … there’s so many local events to enjoy!
