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 …
Ballot Slips Posted For
Gympie Mayoral Election
There’s another election looming for some South Burnett residents … residents of the Gympie Regional Council area must vote to elect a new mayor following the resignation of Ron Dyne in December for health reasons.
Trappers To Target Dogs, Pigs
Trappers have been hired for an upcoming project targeting wild dogs and feral pigs being organised in the South Burnett.
Joan Is Our Citizen Of The Year
One of the unsung heroes of the South Burnett was rewarded for a lifetime of work by being named South Burnett Citizen of the Year at Kingaroy Town Hall on Sunday night.
Petition Shines Light On Pool Shade
Kingaroy mum Caitlin Pfeiffer has launched an online petition in a bid to prove to the South Burnett Regional Council that local residents want more shade at the Kingaroy swimming pool.
Dams Packed Over Holidays
More than 3700 visitors stayed at Boondooma Dam and Yallakool Recreation Parks over the Christmas holidays.
Community Flavour
At Australia Day Fun
Local service clubs are working towards taking over the future organisation of Kingaroy’s Australia Day celebration
Help Available To Kill Feral Pests
Help is available for South Burnett landholders plagued with wild dog and feral pig problems.
Community Meeting
To Discuss Town Plan
The Yarraman Progress Association will be holding a community meeting next month as part of the process of developing Stage 1 of the Yarraman Town Plan.
$1.5m Upgrade Boosts Swickers
Major Kingaroy employer Swickers has been given a shot in the arm from the “Royalties For Regions” program
Masterclass For Local Businesses
Managers of South Burnett small businesses, community organisations and not-for-profit groups have been invited to take part in an “Innovation Masterclass” in Kingaroy.
Help Available For Heritage Buildings
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting the owners of heritage buildings in Yarraman to apply for assistance under Council’s Heritage Incentives Scheme.
Second Gallery To Close For Repairs
South Burnett Regional Council has announced that the Kingaroy Art Gallery will be closed next month to allow maintenance work to be done.
Ombudsman’s Complaint ‘Premature’
A complaint lodged with the Queensland Ombudsman over the Adermann Park issue is now no longer just wasting ratepayers’ money, it’s also wasting taxpayers’ funds, Cr Damien Tessmann said this week.
More Volunteers Thanked
On Tuesday, December 16, volunteers from the Murgon Visitor Information Centre travelled to Moffatdale Ridge for their annual Christmas party.
Diners Dig Deep For Christmas
Former Brisbane Lord Mayor – and ALP stalwart – Jim Soorley ventured into Queensland’s conservative heartland on Thursday to be the guest speaker at the Mayor’s Charity Christmas Lunch.
30 Years Contribution To Tourism
The Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct volunteers celebrated a busy year at the Precinct with a Christmas party at the weekend.
