Future ‘Green’ Dollars For Council

South Burnett Regional Council has adopted a policy which should ensure that hundreds of thousands of dollars from future renewable energy developments will flow into Council coffers and the local community for the whole life of projects.

Nats Vow Again To Scrap Net Zero

Nationals Leader Senator Matt Canavan has again emphasised the Coalition would scrap net zero and “drill baby drill” following a visit to the New Acland Coal mine last week.

Don’t Wait For Census Night

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has reminded residents they can complete their 2026 Census as soon as they receive their instructions … they don’t have to wait until Census night on August 11.

Judge To Be Sworn In As Governor

Queensland’s 28th Governor will be Queensland Appeal Court judge, Justice Thomas Bradley.

Festival Celebrates Fun And Fitness

Yarraman’s Station Park was overrun with cyclists – and festivalgoers – on Saturday for the Yarraman Festival, a celebration which greets the cyclists taking part in the annual Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Festival Of Cycling.

Meet The New Kumbia Cop!

The rescheduled “Coffee With A Cop” morning in Kumbia will now be held on Friday, August 21.

Spotlight On Airport Plans Only

Attempts to turn consultations about the future of the Kingaroy Airport Precinct into a discussion about the proposed Tarong West Wind Farm work camp were firmly, but politely, waved away at an information session on Friday morning.

Draft Predicts 48,945 More Homes

The State Government has invited feedback on the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan and Infrastructure Plan, a 20-year blueprint for growth across the region.

Telstra To Upgrade Yarraman Site

Telstra will begin work on August 10 to upgrade the mobile base station that services Yarraman.

Records Tumble At Express Relay

A number of records fell at Sunday’s South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay running event in Kingaroy.

CCTV Boost For Local Businesses

Four South Burnett small businesses are among 174 across Queensland to receive grants under the latest round of the State Government’s Secure Communities Partnership Program.

AgForce Welcomes Tick Results

AgForce has described the results of the State Government’s cattle tick management review as “a significant step” towards addressing industry concerns.

NFF Warning On Bird Flu

The NFF has urged farmers to review their biosecurity plans urgently, as the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreads.

Entries Now Open For Awards!

Entries are now open for the 4th annual South Burnett Training & Business Awards which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on September 26.

Art Imitates Life In Kingaroy

Earlier this year, the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery hosted three workshops to encourage local artists to practise a very classical art skill … sketching and painting nudes.

Passenger Taken To Hospital

A man, aged in his 60s, was taken to hospital as a precaution after a collision in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.

New Biosecurity Officer Appointed

The State Government has appointed 50 new biosecurity officers across Queensland as part of an election promise to hire 100 new officers over four years.

Kingaroy TAFE Celebrates 40 Years

The annual South Burnett Careers Market at Queensland TAFE’s Kingaroy campus took on a special meaning last Friday … it was the facility’s 40th birthday!

North Burnett CEO Resigns

North Burnett Regional Council CEO Craig Matheson has given notice that he will finish up in the job on November 27.

Callout To Beef Leaders

Applications are now open for Cattle Australia’s National Beef Leaders program which aims to equip participants with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to become future leaders in the beef industry.

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