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.
Tumuruu ‘End Of Life’ Plan Explained
The proposed Tumuruu solar farm at Taromeo has a projected life of 30 years, but what will happen to the land after that?
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
A young woman was transported to hospital after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway at Memerambi on Tuesday morning.
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman was taken to hospital after being bitten by a snake at Yarraman on Saturday night.
Council Briefed On Solar Farm Plan
South Burnett councillors have been briefed on a proposed 250-275MW solar farm which proponents hope to build north of Blackbutt.
Fire Crews At Taromeo
Three QFES crews are at a fire burning near Franks Road and Cameron Road, Taromeo.
Fire Heading Towards Taromeo
QFES has issued an alert in regards to a fire which broke out near Moore on Thursday.
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
Multiple fire crews are attending another bushfire burning in the Taromeo area … this time near Taromeo Rise and Old Esk Road.
Take A Tour Around Taromeo
The Blackbutt Heritage Association will be running a tour of historic Taromeo this Friday, November 6
Two History Events Coming Up
Former Nanango mayor Reg McCallum will be the guest speaker at Friday’s “History Morning” at Nukku Nook
Grass Fire At Taromeo
Rural brigades were called to a small grass fire in Sutherland Drive, Taromeo, this morning.
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
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
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
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
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.
MP Spells Out Budget Benefits
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has spelled some of the specific benefits for the South Burnett from Tuesday’s State Budget:
Work Starts To Repair Historic Cemetery
Volunteers have started the painstaking work of restoring an historic cemetery all but destroyed in the 2011 floods.
