MP Highlights Solar Farm ‘Concerns’

MP Highlights Solar Farm ‘Concerns’

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to the South Burnett Regional Council highlighting concerns by some local residents about the proposed Tumuruu Solar Farm at Taromeo.

Solar Farm Plans Updated

Solar Farm Plans Updated

A revised concept plan for the proposed Tumuruu solar farm project was given to the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday.

Young Woman Hurt In Crash

Young Woman Hurt In Crash

A young woman was transported to hospital after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway at Memerambi on Tuesday morning.

IGA Fuels Up Taromeo Firies

IGA Fuels Up Taromeo Firies

Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade volunteers will be able to take meal breaks during training and reduction burns thanks to Yarraman IGA who have come on board as the brigade’s first “Feed The Firies” sponsor.

Another Bushfire At Taromeo

Another Bushfire At Taromeo

Multiple fire crews are attending another bushfire burning in the Taromeo area … this time near Taromeo Rise and Old Esk Road.

Grass Fire At Taromeo

Rural brigades were called to a small grass fire in Sutherland Drive, Taromeo, this morning.

Historic Cemetery Comes Alive

Historic Cemetery Comes Alive

Buried somewhere within the walls of Taromeo Cemetery is a time capsule which contains the names of everyone who worked to restore the pioneer site after the devastating 2011 floods.

Taromeo Cemetery Escapes Damage

Taromeo Cemetery Escapes Damage

The South Burnett Regional Council reports that the recently restored Taromeo Cemetery has stood tall and steady during the Australia Day weekend floods.

SBRC Approves More Flood Grants

SBRC Approves More Flood Grants

The SBRC has approved three more grants from its Community Recovery Flexible Funding Program – a program whose guidelines are “so hard” that in September the Council took the extraordinary step of asking the Department Of Communities to loosen them.

Three Roads Earmarked For Recovery

Three Roads Earmarked For Recovery

The South Burnett Regional Council has announced it will spend $1.17 million to widen three local roads … but road users may have to wait as long as 18 months for the work to be completed.

Cemetery Rising From Ruins

Cemetery Rising From Ruins

South Burnett Regional Council says work is progressing extremely well on the restoration of the historic Taromeo Cemetery, which was severely damaged during the 2011 floods.