Record Broken At Kingaroy Carnival

A long-standing sporting record at Kingaroy State School was recently broken by talented young sports star, Savannah Rose.

They’re Off To The Ekka!

Representatives from the region’s Show Societies met at Blackbutt’s Showgrounds recently to select this year’s South Burnett Sub-Chamber representatives for the 2022 Brisbane Ekka.

Age Limit Lowered For 4th Shot

The number of people eligible to receive a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine will expand dramatically from next Monday (July 11).

Cherbourg Stands Up For NAIDOC

Rain may have stopped NAIDOC Day being held in Cherbourg’s Anzac Memorial Park, but it didn’t stop people from heading up to the Sports Complex for a big day of celebrations.

Group To Press On For Centre

The Bunya Mountains Community Association (BMCAI) is pressing ahead with its plans to build a community centre in the Bunya Mountains.

TRC Community Grants Open

Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants. 

Red Earth Plots A Way Forward

A report prepared for the Red Earth Community Foundation which aims to “develop a pathway forward” for the Burnett was unveiled in Kingaroy on Tuesday.

Push For ‘Foot Dips’ At Airports

Nationals Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for “foot dips” to be installed at all Australian airports in a bid to stop the foot-and-mouth disease from entering Australia.

Brisbane Fuel Prices Set Record

Brisbane was the most expensive capital city in Australia to buy unleaded petrol last month, and the second most expensive city for diesel.

Trio Ready To Hit The Streets

Three new police officers will be patrolling South Burnett streets from this week.

Three Face Drug-Driving Charges

Three drivers will face drug-driving charges after police stopped three vehicles within three hours at Wondai on Saturday.

Craft Exhibitions Dazzle And Delight

Visitors who braved Friday night’s chilly, wet weather to attend the opening the second month of the Winter Craft Festival were handsomely rewarded for their efforts.

Excitement Builds For ‘Captains’

Bendigo Bank has come on board as the major sponsor for this year’s “An Evening With The Captains” fundraiser for Relay For Life.

Thief Startles Sleeper, Steals Car

A Murgon resident awoke on Saturday night to find a thief inside his bedroom.

End Of The Road For Junction

Yarraman’s popular monthly community magazine “Yarraman Junction” has come to an end.

Upgrade For Historic Church

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Nanango is sporting a new look, thanks to Heritage Bank Nanango.

Woman Charged Over Alleged Threats

A 22-year-old woman has been charged with threatening violence after a disturbance at a house in Earl Street, Memerambi, on Friday.

Police Target Speeding Drivers

Police from Goomeri and the Gympie Patrol Group have been catching dozens of motorists speeding in the 100km/h zones on the Burnett and Wide Bay highways.

Wondai Honours Our Reserves

Life in Wondai paused briefly on Sunday morning to salute the service of the millions of Army, Navy and Air Force Reserves who have served Australia in times of war and peace.

Man Charged With Assault

Police have charged a man with assault after he allegedly broke into a home in Cherbourg at the weekend.

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