Boat Mountain Road To Close
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a temporary full road closure will occur on Boat Mountain Road, Murgon, between Hetheringtons Road and Daniels Road to do slip repair works.
Strong Voices At Strong Choices
The State Government’s $6 million “Strong Choices” campaign rolled into Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Winter Woolies On Show
More than 70 garments made from local alpaca wool will be featured in three special fashion parades
Council Looking At Upgrade
The SBRC is considering an upgrade for Kingaroy’s ageing Glendon Street Car Park
Tarong To Resume Apprenticeship Intake
Stanwell Corporation has announced that Tarong Power Stations will be resuming its apprentice intake program next year
Second Eclipse In April
Australians had the rare opportunity to enjoy their second eclipse in a month yesterday evening.
Council Plans Baiting Program
South Burnett Regional Council will be conducting another wild dog baiting program next month in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland.
Yalari Nominated For Award
Yalari, the not-for-profit educational organisation founded by former Cherbourg resident Waverley Stanley in 2005, was today named as a finalist in the 2014 Queensland Reconciliation Awards.
MP Sponsors Petition On Asset Sales
The Electrical Trades Union and the Not4Sale campaign have thrown their weight behind a petition sponsored by Bundamba MP Jo-Ann Miller calling for a referendum on asset sales by the State Government.
Schools Join Forces To Share Hope
Twelve months ago, a small school at Laidley was left reeling after devastating floods swept through the area for the second time in two years.
Council Subsidies To Disappear
Developers who have plans to bring blocks in the region’s smaller towns on to the market should act quickly.
Cecile’s On Track At Gallery
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s May exhibition will feature works by Gympie artist Cecile Steenbergen.
Animal Lovers Dig
Deep For RSPCA
The Kingaroy RSPCA shelter will be more than $2300 better after a fundraiser organised by Jade Binns
QCWA Walks In Fellowship
Kumbia QCWA members have participated in the international “Women Walk The World” day
Second Win For Red Ants
The Kingaroy Red Ants picked up their second win of the 2014 rugby league season when they defeated the Monto Roos 46-22 at T.J. O’Neill Oval last Saturday.
Three Saints Picked For Country Squad
Three South Burnett players have been named in the 26-man Country squad chosen for the annual Darling Downs City v Country AFL match to be played in Kingaroy on May 10.
Students Invited To Enter Competition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging South Burnett secondary students to enter the 2015 Premier’s Anzac Prize for their chance to experience the historic Anzac Day centenary commemoration at Gallipoli next year.
Hunt For Exotic Pest Turtles
Biosecurity Queensland and Toowoomba Regional Council have begun a hunt for exotic pest turtles following the recent discovery of Australia’s first Chinese stripe-necked turtle.
Theft Won’t Stop 2015 Run
The theft of $1400 cash from The Ration Shed on Sunday afternoon won’t deter the organisers of the Reconciliation Fun Run at Cherbourg from staging another event in 2015.
Senator Warns ‘Change Takes Time’
South Burnett dairy farmers angry about the state of their industry – and the impact of Coles and Woolworths on their livelihoods – found a sympathetic ear on Saturday from Queensland Senator Barry O’Sullivan.
