Rural Women Invited
To Apply For Bursaries
South Burnett rural women have been invited to look over the criteria for a string of bursaries being offered by the National Council of Women in Queensland.
Rural Women Invited
Toowoomba Grants Close Soon
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants will close on March 1.
Two Bids To Build Supermarket
Two expressions of interest have been submitted to council over the proposed Blackbutt supermarket
Goodbye To Farewell Signs
New South Burnett signs which will be erected around the region within the next two months will no longer bid hello and farewell to visitors travelling along the D’Aguilar Highway between Blackbutt, Yarraman and Nanango.
Mayoral Vote Too Close To Call
The by-election for a new Mayor for the Gympie Regional Council is turning into a cliff-hanger with current Gympie councillors Ian Petersen and Mick Curran battling for the top spot.
Thumbs Down To Bridge Option
An alternative solution to the problem of the closure of Campbells Road Bridge at Silverleaf received a thumbs down from local residents during a discussion with South Burnett councillors on-site this week.
Mayor Wants Clarity Over Funding
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has expressed the hope that funding programs such as Royalties For Regions continue, no matter what party eventually wins power in Queensland.
New Look For Wondai Kindy
Parents, children, friends and Councillors gathered at the Wondai Kindergarten on Thursday afternoon to officially open the Kindy’s new renovations.
TRC Seeks Input On Access Issues
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking nominations to fill 12 positions on its Regional Access and Disability Advisory committee.
Yarraman Plans A Better Future
A public meeting held at the Yarraman Memorial Hall on Tuesday night was told it seemed ironic that a town which had built itself on the timber industry had almost no trees lining its streets.
Bus Stop On The Move
Nanango’s Henry Street bus stop will shift to a new spot from tomorrow (February 5).
Mayor Concerned
Over Regional Projects
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is worried about the future of local projects in the wake of Saturday’s election
Pursers Calls For Bus Subsidy
The State Government ‘must step in to provide subsidies for the Murgon-Caboolture bus route’
Councillor Pushes For More Irrigation
Cr Keith Campbell wants to see the Hope Dairies project create more irrigated farming areas in the region
LGAQ Warns Against Hung Parliament
The Local Government Association of Queensland has warned voters against electing a hung Parliament at Saturday’s State election.
45 Applicants For CEO Position
The South Burnett Regional Council has received 45 applications for its vacant CEO position
Council Bans Coal Mining, CSG
A Queensland council today unanimously passed a motion prohibiting coal-related mining exploration on council land.
Pound St Gets ‘All Clear’
The former Kingaroy Shire Council works depot site in Pound Street was officially removed from the State Contaminated Land Register on December 23.
Two Bridges Face Temporary Closure
Two more bridges will be closed temporarily in early February to allow the South Burnett Regional Council to run geotechnical tests.
What A Way To Celebrate!
What could be Aussie than eating a pie? Perhaps scoffing a lamington, or damper and golden syrup? How about reciting bush poetry, watching dog jumping, playing bush cricket or even “betting” on cane toad racing …
