MPs Collect Mental Health Evidence
A State Parliament Select Committee paid a whistlestop visit to Kingaroy on Wednesday to collect information about the mental health issues faced by the South Burnett community.
Business Hub Gets Extra Two Years
The South Burnett Regional Council will grant the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry a two-year extension on the group’s proposed business incubator project.
Denim Day Targets Sexual Violence
The comfortable attire of South Burnett councillors at this week’s Council meeting had nothing to do with their relaxed country ways … it was actually part of a worldwide campaign against sexual violence in the community.
Div 1 Candidates: In Their Own Words
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association invited the four candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Division 1 South Burnett Regional Council by-election to speak at a forum held in Nanango on Thursday night.
Army Explains Career Opportunities
Cherbourg Council hosted visitors from the Australian Army on Thursday to discuss possible career pathways into the Australian Defence Force for local young people.
Council Spells Out Key Priorities
South Burnett Regional Council has launched an “advocacy plan” to help it push its case with Federal and State MPs.
Murgon Digs Deep For BlazeAid
BlazeAid’s Murgon camp has received another boost in funds from a flood recovery fundraising breakfast.
Cenotaph Poll To Be Mailed Out
Yarraman residents are being asked to consider a new location for the town’s War Memorial Cenotaph.
Council Warning On Use Of Baits
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded landholders that the use of 1080 meat baits must comply with Queensland Health standards.
TRC Urges Funding Model Change
Toowoomba Regional Council has again urged the State Government to review how it allocates funding it receives through the Financial Assistance Grant program.
Edwards Keen To Push Recycling
The fourth candidate who hopes to make a mark on the South Burnett Regional Council after the Division 1 by-election is Tony Edwards.
Groups Share $56,700 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will give $57,600 to 28 community groups in the latest round of its twice-yearly Community Grants and RADF programs.
Council Holiday Closures
South Burnett Regional Council has warned residents that its waste management facilities will be closed on two upcoming public holidays.
Crash Damaged Town Bore
Sunday’s horrific crash on Barkers Creek Flat is not only a tragedy for the families involved – and emergency services workers – but has also created a headache for South Burnett Regional Council.
Jackson Puts Up Her Hand For Div 1
Nanango Stags president Rebecca Jackson is the third candidate to announce she will be standing at upcoming South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election.
Jackson Takes Top Spot On Ballot
Rebecca Jackson has secured the Number 1 spot on the ballot paper for the Division 1 South Burnett Regional Council by-election.
Green Light For Yarraman Servo
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a development application to build a new service station in Yarraman.
Free Financial Counselling Available
A free financial counselling service is available to South Burnett residents who may have problems meeting their bills or paying their rates.
Council Asks For Patience Over Roads
Emergency repairs are being undertaken now on South Burnett roads damaged in the recent floods, with higher-standard repairs to come after Federal funding is secured.
Boost For Youth Programs
The Federal Government will invest $400,000 in Cherbourg in a bid to help young people improve their mental health and reduce the risk of self-harm.
