20-Year Plan To Be Drafted For Airport
South Burnett Regional Council in inviting consultants to prepare a 20-year master plan to guide the future development of Kingaroy Aerodrome.
Pop-Up Recycling Takes Off
South Burnett residents eager to cash in their cans and bottles now have some new pop-up options which might be a bit closer to home.
Veterans Welcome Drop-in Centre
Murgon’s new Welfare Drop-In Centre in Stephens Street West – officially opened on Sunday – will fill a growing need in the local veterans’ community.
Vandals Cause $6500 Damage
Mindless vandals have caused an estimated $6500 damage at two major South Burnett parks.
Mayor Threatens Budget Protest
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto will vote against the Council’s 2021-22 Budget when it is handed down on July 14 unless his fellow Councillors agree to continue finding savings.
Alan’s Memory Will Live On
The memory of one of Nanango’s favourite residents will live on thanks to the renaming of the sports fields in Burnett Street.
Warm Wondai Welcome For Runners
Grey skies and the ever-present threat of rain didn’t dampen any enthusiasm at the annual Wondai Country Running Festival at the weekend.
Big Crowd Honours Josie’s Memory
Kumbia Hall was packed last Thursday morning for a morning tea with a difference.
Once-In-A-Century Celebration
The many dances, special events – and antics – that have occurred at the Inverlaw Farmers Hall were recalled at the hall’s 100th Anniversary celebration held on Saturday night.
Eureka Applies To Build Rental Village
A Queensland-based company has applied to the South Burnett Regional Council to construct 110 one-bedroom rental units for seniors on a vacant block of land in Kingaroy.
Trio Lobbies In Canberra
A delegation from the South Burnett Regional Council is in Canberra this week to meet with Federal MPs and attend the Australian Local Government Association annual conference.
Pair Picked For Ekka Honour
Jacinta Rockemer and Jasmine Firman will be heading off to the Ekka later this year to represent the South Burnett’s seven agricultural shows.
Big Weekend Planned In Wondai
One of Wondai’s biggest events of the year is on again this weekend … and there’s still time to take part!
KCCI Launches SMILE Project
Ryan Youngberry should have been celebrating his 30th birthday this week.
Pilgrimage To Take ‘Star’ Back Home
A Brisbane man is inviting volunteers in the South Burnett to accompany the “Star Of Taroom” as it crosses the region on its journey back home to its traditional country.
General Rates Tipped To Rise 1pc
South Burnett ratepayers can expect to face a 1 per cent rise in the general rate when the Council hands down its 2021-22 Budget.
Young Artists Create A Magical Mural
A magnificent mural that now graces the back wall of the gym in the Cherbourg Sports Complex honours one of Cherbourg’s true sporting heroes.
CTC Reflects On A Challenging Year
Drumming, hard rock riffs and even a bit of country music … that’s how South Burnett CTC employees let their hair down at the not-for-profit group’s annual CTC Day last Thursday.
New Horizons Open For Daniel
New career horizons have opened up for Daniel Ruthenberg, who recently began a light vehicle mechanical apprenticeship at Huston Motors.
New Plan For Historic Ringsfield
Ringsfield House will be run by an Advisory Group until 2023 under a new plan proposed by the South Burnett Regional Council.
