MP Concerned By Hospital Delay
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is concerned the promised short stay unit at Kingaroy Hospital is still not open.
Code Aims To Rein In Protests
The State Government has promised a mandatory “Code of Conduct” for the renewable energy industry in a bid to quieten opposition to projects in rural and regional areas of Queensland.
New Machine Helps Earlier Diagnosis
Darling Downs Health says a new L-Dex machine at Kingaroy Hospital is detecting lymphoedema earlier than traditional methods, leading to better health outcomes for South Burnett residents.
Council Backs ‘Energy Hub’ Plan
South Burnett Regional Council hopes to work with stakeholders to position the South Burnett as “a current and future energy hub”.
Small Grants For ‘Local Heroes’
Four local groups are the lucky recipients of the latest round of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington’s “Local Hero Grants”.
Reforms Pass Powers To Councils
Queensland councils are expected to benefit from a suite of land reforms passed by State Parliament on Tuesday.
Big Rugby League Changes For 2024
Rugby League is kicking off for 2024 in the South Burnett this weekend with the start of junior games, however there are some big changes ahead for this year.
Five Developments Get Go-Ahead
The South Burnett Regional Council has given development approval to five projects that could help transform the Kingaroy and Wondai CBDs.
Relaying? Register On Wednesday!
Planning to take part in this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life? Then you really should do it on Wednesday! (April 17).
Injured Truck Driver Cut Free
A driver aged in his 60s has been airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after a garbage truck rolled at Boyneside on Tuesday.
Man Kicked By Horse
A man aged in his 60s suffered serious injuries when he was kicked by a horse on Tuesday morning.
Women Killed In Crash
The Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash which occurred at Booubyjan on Saturday.
GRC Swears In New Team
Gympie Regional Council has followed in the footsteps of the South Burnett Regional Council by experimenting with a “temporary” Deputy Mayor.
Kilkivan Incident: Man Dead
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A 55-year-old Kilkivan man has died – and another man has been shot by police – during an incident on Friday afternoon.
Former Editor Turns 90
Former South Burnett Times editor Keith Kratzmann celebrated his 90th birthday recently surrounded by family.
Groups Sign Up To Offer Free Meals
The official launch of the South Burnett Support Alliance’s week-day meal project has already paid off, with five groups signing up to help.
Community Fun Day In Murgon
Graham House Community Centre will be honouring its volunteers at a special “CommUNITY Day” celebration.
Food Stolen ‘To Feed Family’
The cost-of-living crisis – combined with a change in circumstances – landed a 55-year-old Kingaroy pensioner in court for the first time in her life on Friday.
Booie Victim Faced 18 Charges
A 21-year-old Nanango man who died from a gunshot wound after an alleged incident at Booie on March 21 was facing 18 charges – including house breaking – at the time.
MP Worried By 3G Shutdown
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has expressed concerns about the upcoming shutdown of the 3G mobile network.
