Groups Get Caring Grants
Five local groups have secured grants through the latest round of the State Government’s Caring for our Community program.
Bleijie Thanks ‘Keepers Of The Peace’
Queensland Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie dropped into the South Burnett on Thursday to chat to local LNP members, businesspeople and JPs.
Biggest Morning Tea Yet!
The South Burnett has seen a lot of Australia’s Biggest Morning Teas over the years, but today it probably saw its biggest yet.
Dutch Honour Aussie Delegation
“Though their lives ebbed away in our soil, they will forever live in our memories”
Nanango Streetscaping
Finished By Year’s End
Nanango’s streetscaping is expected to be completed by the end of December
Court Refuses Bail
A man charged with common assault and unlicensed driving was refused bail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Drop In Domestic Visitors
A slump in local tourism has been confirmed by figures released today by Tourism and Events Queensland.
Want To Be A JP?
Are you interested in becoming a Justice of the Peace? Or a Commissioner for Declarations?
Where To Turn For Help
An information session will be held in Kingaroy tomorrow afternoon (May 16) to explain a national mental health initiative dubbed “Mi Networks”.
Road Repairs, Water Supply
Disruptions Scheduled
South Burnett Regional Council has notified residents of two more lots of scheduled roadworks that will disrupt traffic in upcoming weeks.
Iconic Sign To Be Restored
The iconic Ban Ban Springs sign located near the junction of the Burnett and Isis Highways is currently being restored.
Rural Reactions To Budget
While the Federal Budget has been greeted by dismay in some quarters – and State Governments are meeting to discuss cuts which will affect health and education funding – others are less displeased with the government’s efforts.
Council Hosts Tourism Forum
Toowoomba Regional Council will be hosting a tourism forum on May 29 to exchange ideas and suggest a way forward for the local industry.
Road May Re-Open By December
Levers Road at Tablelands may re-open by the end of the year.
South Burnett To Show
Its Regional Flavours
South Burnett Regional Council will have a stall highlighting local produce at this year’s Regional Flavours festival in Brisbane.
Andrew Is Living The Dream
Tucked away in a back street of Murgon is a recording studio which is the culmination of one man’s musical dreams.
Senator Warns Farmers:
Maintain Industry Control
Senator Ron Boswell today warned primary producers to maintain control over production and marketing.
Country Dominates An
Undermanned City Side
Country convincingly defeated City in the annual AFL Darling Downs City v Country match played before a good-size crowd at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Shaleise Earns All-Australian Honours
Former Cherbourg girl – and now St Saviour’s College student – Shaleise Law has earned All Australian honours after turning out for Woomeras at the Under 18 AFL youth girls Nationals in Canberra recently.
Archbishop To Visit
Catholic Archbishop Mark Coleridge will be visiting Kingaroy on Tuesday, May 27, for a special ceremony at St Mary’s Catholic Parish.
