Rail Trail Meetings Begin Next Week
The SBRC will hold a series of public consultation meetings next week about the Kingaroy-Murgon Rail Trail.
Small Towns Make Big Effort
Anzac Day commemorations in the South Burnett aren’t just confined to the larger population centres
Grant To Restore Photos
The Wooroolin Community Committee has received $1723 from the Federal Government’s Anzac Centenary Grants Program to restore World War I photographs.
Are You Ready If Disaster Strikes Again?
It’s been almost two years since the last disastrous floods hit the South Burnett … would we be better prepared if disaster strikes again this summer?
Storm Slices Across Region
A short, sharp storm moved from the north-west through parts of the South Burnett on Tuesday afternoon
Kumbia Kids Learn About Safety
Students from Kumbia and Wooroolin State Schools learned the importance of three simple words on Friday: Recognise, React and Report.
Free To Have A Good Time
Numbers were less than expected but that didn’t stop everyone having a good time at Wooroolin
Work To Begin On $1.9m
Passing Lane At Wooroolin
Construction will begin next week on a $1.9 million one kilometre-long passing lane on the Bunya Highway, north of Wooroolin.
Anti-VLAD Concert Day
Planned For Wooroolin
Time is running out for pre-bookings for an anti-VLAD rally “family fun day” planned at Wooroolin in November
Couple Hurt In Rollover
A Bundaberg couple were transported to Kingaroy Hospital for treatment after a single vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway on Saturday afternoon.
Council Newsbriefs
Newly elected Division 6 Cr Ros Heit was ceremonially sworn in at yesterday’s monthly South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Green Light For Murgon-Kingaroy Rail Trail
Tourism opportunities in the South Burnett received a major boost on Friday (August 30) in the form of a $550,000 grant from the Federal Government to develop a “rail trail” linking Murgon to Kingaroy.
Wooroolin Was The Place To Be …
About 80 women – and a couple of men – gathered at Wooroolin on Wednesday for a special joint forum hosted by the Barambah branch of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN).
Women’s Groups To Meet At Wooroolin
Ironpot grazier – and author – Alice Greenup will be the guest speaker at a joint forum being held at Wooroolin later this month.
Fence To Help Keep Kids Safe
Children can now play safely in a fenced area in Wooroolin Park, thanks to the Wooroolin/Tingoora Lions Club and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Thank You To Farm Volunteers
About 30 volunteers put up their hands to help clean up farms across the South Burnett on Sunday.
Thank You For Years Of Service
Former Nanango firefighter Col Kowitz retired three years ago but he hasn’t been forgotten by his colleagues.
Council Crackdown On Pets
The South Burnett Regional Council is cracking down on unregistered dogs and cats in the region’s towns
Wooroolin’s Wrong Date Flood
The water has risen to within feet of your door, your water is disconnected, sounds like a disaster?
Canal Solves Flooding Problem
The South Burnett Regional Council has temporarily solved highway flooding problems at Wooroolin by digging a small canal to help drain water from the Wooroolin Wetlands.
