Gympie Plan To Lure Developers
Gympie Regional Council will give developers in Goomeri and Kilkivan a substantial discount on infrastructure charges to encourage more construction in both towns.
Cup Meeting Draws A Big Crowd
The South Burnett’s Ekka long weekend and the threat of wet weather had no effect on attendances at the region’s first meeting of the new racing year on Saturday.
Qld Hospitals In Crisis: LNP
Kingaroy hosted the LNP’s 20th “health crisis” public meeting on Tuesday morning, attracting a crowd of almost 200 residents to St John’s Lutheran School Hall.
Seven Charged After $40m Drug Raid
Police have charged seven men with drug offences and seized cannabis allegedly worth nearly $40 million after a drug raid on a Boondooma property.
Digital Art Brings Janagatha To Life
Blackbutt artist and author Janet Skinner has brought her “Janagatha” illustrated children’s story to the big screen thanks to a unique partnership between local artists and a videographer.
Producers Urged To Stay Alert
The threat of Foot and Mouth Disease is serious but it’s Lumpy Skin Disease and African Swine Fever which has Biosecurity Queensland senior inspector John Higgins most worried at the moment.
$250,000 Upgrade For Rest Area
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $250,000 on upgrades to the Tipperary Flat rest area as a contribution towards Nanango’s 175th birthday celebrations in 2023.
More Upgrades For Industrial Estate
South Burnett Regional Council will invest $40,000 into designing Stage 2 of Wondai’s industrial estate to further improve access for B-double trucks.
Hungry Jacks Coming To Town
The 1373 members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Hungry Jacks” social media group should be celebrating … their dream has come true!
Residents Petition For Mail Delivery
Hivesville residents will present a petition to the Federal Government to request Australia Post provide a home-delivery mail service to the town.
Man Drowns In Floodwaters
The body of a 47-year-old Nanango man was found in the flooded Sandy Creek at Nanango on Friday morning.
Students Explore An Exciting Future
About 850 students explored the annual South Burnett Careers Market on Thursday … and their future career choices!
Upgrade Approved For Wondai IGA
Peries IGA supermarket in Wondai will be refurbished and expanded after the South Burnett Regional Council approved the company’s plans on Wednesday.
Fingers Crossed For Road Funding
South Burnett Regional Council will submit 35 road improvement projects to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) in the hope of securing “betterment” funding for some or all of them.
Kumbia To Seek Grant For CCTV
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch will apply to the Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Fund for a grant to install two CCTV systems in the town.
Council Dream Gets Stage 1 Funding
Years of lobbying by Cherbourg councillors to visiting government officials has paid off, with $248,929 funding approved this week to allow planning to start for a new Community Centre and Council Office complex.
‘Catastrophe’ If Bali Travel Continues
The South Burnett Regional Council has called on the Federal Government to “act quickly and decisively” to ban travel to and from Bali to protect the national economy from foot and mouth disease.
Thrashers Pack In Celebrations
The South Burnett Thrashers have taken delivery of a scrum machine which should make their on-field performances this year in the Darling Downs rugby union competition even more devastating.
Council Inspects Saleyards Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has invested $150,000 in installing new water troughs and splityard gates at the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Water Charges To Rise 60pc
South Burnett ratepayers connected to a town water supply scheme will be charged an extra 6 per cent a year for the next 10 years under a plan adopted by the South Burnett Regional Council.
