LGAQ Warns Against Hung Parliament
The Local Government Association of Queensland has warned voters against electing a hung Parliament at Saturday’s State election.
45 Applicants For CEO Position
The South Burnett Regional Council has received 45 applications for its vacant CEO position
All The Candidates In Their Own Words
South Burnett Online invited each of the candidates in our two electorates – Nanango and Callide – to explain in their own words why we should vote for them at Saturday’s State election.
Small Group Quizzes Candidates
Election exhaustion was clearly in evidence on Wednesday night when a pre-election “Meet The Candidates” forum held at the Nanango Darts Club was only able to attract about 50 attendees.
Council Bans Coal Mining, CSG
A Queensland council today unanimously passed a motion prohibiting coal-related mining exploration on council land.
Pound St Gets ‘All Clear’
The former Kingaroy Shire Council works depot site in Pound Street was officially removed from the State Contaminated Land Register on December 23.
Two Bridges Face Temporary Closure
Two more bridges will be closed temporarily in early February to allow the South Burnett Regional Council to run geotechnical tests.
Rum Stolen From Pub
Kingaroy police are investigating the theft of two bottles of rum from the Carrollee Hotel bottle shop on Australia Day.
Crash Causes Blackout
A string of minor traffic crashes has kept Kingaroy police busy over the past few days.
What A Way To Celebrate!
What could be Aussie than eating a pie? Perhaps scoffing a lamington, or damper and golden syrup? How about reciting bush poetry, watching dog jumping, playing bush cricket or even “betting” on cane toad racing …
Fletch Crowned King Of Kingaroy
Nothing could stop the massive Kings Royal speedway meeting being a huge success over the long weekend
New Faces At Wide Bay Burnett RDA
A new Chairman and Deputy Chairman have been appointed to the Regional Development Australia Wide Bay-Burnett (RDA WBB) committee.
Earthmoving Machinery Stolen
Toowoomba detectives are investigating the theft of a truck and trailer which contained valuable earthmoving equipment from a Drayton business.
Tyson’s Built Himself A Career
University of Southern Queensland’s Tyson Knapp is feeling great about his future.
Ballot Slips Posted For
Gympie Mayoral Election
There’s another election looming for some South Burnett residents … residents of the Gympie Regional Council area must vote to elect a new mayor following the resignation of Ron Dyne in December for health reasons.
TAFE Offers To Students
Nurunderi TAFE at Cherbourg aims to make “great happen” to anyone who enrols in a course this year.
Trappers To Target Dogs, Pigs
Trappers have been hired for an upcoming project targeting wild dogs and feral pigs being organised in the South Burnett.
CSIRO Releases Long-Term Predictions
The CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology today released climate change projections for Australia that provide updated national and regional information on how the climate may change to the end of the 21st century.
Ag Minister Warns
Of ‘Super’ Department
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says the Labor Party has refused to commit to keeping a dedicated Department and Minister for Agriculture if elected at the January 31 poll.
Round Up Your Chemicals
It’s time for farmers to round up their unwanted or out-of-date agricultural or veterinary chemicals … ChemClear is coming back to the region.
