Kingaroy Signs Will Be Pork-Free
Kingaroy’s new entry signs will be pork-free because the town is better known for peanuts.
Swimming Pools To Open Soon
Summer’s just around the corner, so it’s time to start break out the togs!
Nominations Open For Awards
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards.
Funding For Yarraman Groups
Two Yarraman organisations have received funding under the latest round of Toowoomba Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
Water Work To Cause Disruptions
A program of water main replacements in Kingaroy during the next two months will cause disruptions to water supply and property access for some residents.
Day Of Prayer To Support Farmers
A regional day of prayer on Sunday, September 15, has been organised as a show of support for drought-affected communities across southern Queensland.
Council Goes Into Bat For Jnr Cricket
The Kingaroy Flames held their first training session at their new $37,500 practice nets this week
Council Callout To Food Producers
Fresh from success at BaconFest, Council’s economic development unit is now taking its “South Burnett Flavours” initiative to Blackbutt.
Parking Plan For Blackbutt
South Burnett Regional Council is considering creating two new disability parking bays in Coulson Street, Blackbutt, after requests from local residents.
Goomeri Urged To Conserve Water
Gympie Regional Council is urging Goomeri residents to conserve water while upgrades are carried out at the local water treatment plant.
Feedback Sought On Parking Changes
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for feedback on creating parking limits outside the South Burnett Community Hospital in Markwell Street, Kingaroy.
Ros Is Running Off To London
Five years after being diagnosed with breast cancer, South Burnett councillor Ros Heit is proving that a devastating diagnosis doesn’t have to be a fatal one.
Family Tales Charm Proston
Former Proston resident Merle Johnson stirred memories with her family memoir, ” ‘Leven Little Lonsdales”, during a special Proston Library event on Thursday morning.
Council Plans New Effluent Dump
South Burnett Regional Council is planning plans to build a Stock Effluent Disposal Facility near the Stuart River Rural Fire Brigade shed on the Bunya Highway.
Council Extends Taabinga Downs Approval
A controversial Kingaroy residential development first approved in 2014 has had its development approval extended to September 2024 by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Unveils New Town Signs
The South Burnett will get a new look during the next few months when Council erects 38 new town and village signs.
Department To Lead Water Study
The State Government has taken over as the lead agency in the $2 million South Burnett / North Burnett regional water project.
Goomeri Bore Running Dry
Gympie Regional Council has begun trucking water into Goomeri from Murgon due to a failure at the town’s bores.
Date Set For Equestrian Centre Opening
The official launch of the new multi-million dollar Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre will occur on September 7.
Tourism Advisory Group Meets Soon
A new group appointed to look into the collapse of the region’s tourism traffic is expected to hold its first meeting on Monday afternoon (August 26).
