‘This wasn’t an easy decision’: Tingoora Hall too costly to save
The fate of a 124-year-old Burnett hall has been sealed after months of public consultation and a revelation about how much it would cost to restore it.
The fate of a 124-year-old Burnett hall has been sealed after months of public consultation and a revelation about how much it would cost to restore it.
A proposed $130million, privately funded health hub in Kingaroy has received the full backing of the South Burnett council, though one issue is expected to cause a few headaches.
Tributes have flowed following the death of former mayor Reg McCallum, who made headlines for his record-breaking 32 years in office. See our photos of Mr McCallum throughout the years.
Large parts of the Burnett region experienced torrential rain on Monday night, with some reports of 130mm in two hours and totals exceeding 207mm overnight.
An empty lot will be transformed into three two-bedroom units, according to a development application approved by the South Burnett council. SEE THE PLANS.
It has been a sad week in Nanango, with the owner of a popular local business confirming the doors have closed permanently in the wake of rising costs and staff burnout.
Local water quality is one of the top issues for 21-year-old Seth Schuback, who will contest the South Burnett council seat left vacant by Kirstie Schumacher on March 16.
Hundreds gathered outside the Kingaroy Scouts hall to welcome 20 new Australian citizens as they were sworn in on Australia Day. GALLERY
The Kumbia Memorial Hall had a full crowd despite the heat when the South Burnett Regional Council presented its 2024 Australia Day Awards. See the full list of winners here.
Suspecting an unwanted wake guest of drink driving with a child in the car, a former youth worker and teacher’s aide confronted her and moments later, “just snapped”.
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