Council Seeks Green Expertise
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking nominations from community members to join a Botanical Advisory Committee.
Nanango Student Earns Scholarship
A Nanango State High School student has received a $20,000 scholarship to help her with her studies over the next four years.
Work To Start On Park Upgrade
Work was due to begin on Monday on upgrades to Les Muller Park in Blackbutt.
Girls Star At Wondai’s Ladies Day
Wondai Wolves hosted a special Ladies Day at their grounds last Saturday with girls’ games on the field, and their mums and supporters having fun in the clubhouse.
COVID Toll Rises To 50
The death toll from COVID-19 within the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 50, taking the tally for June to 12.
Runners Enjoy A Country Welcome
The Wondai Country Running Festival is continuing to grow with more than 500 registered runners hitting the South Burnett Rail Trail on Saturday and Sunday.
Fatal Crash On Highway
A truck driver died after a crash involving two trucks on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Wivenhoe Hill on Friday morning.
Youth Council To Host Meet’n’Greet
The recently installed South Burnett Regional Youth Council will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Winter Woes Scare Off Punters
The weather was perfect – and there were six top races including the Burnett To The Beach Handicap – but it wasn’t enough to tempt the crowds to Nanango Races on Saturday.
Under 8s Have Fun In The Park
Under 8s Day was a real blast for families in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on Thursday morning.
One Hurt In Crash
Paramedics assessed one person after a single-vehicle crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Thursday afternoon.
New Look For University
The University of Southern Queensland has decided to rebrand … it has adopted a new nickname and a new logo.
Border Ban On NSW Bees
A Movement Control Order has been issued to restrict the movement of bees, bee hives, bee products – including honey – and used bee-keeping equipment from NSW into Queensland.
Free Flu Shots Extended
The State Government’s free flu vaccination campaign has been extended until July 17.
Nathan’s Heading Off To Murgon!
If you’re out and about on the South Burnett Rail Trail on Thursday, keep an eye out for Nathan McDowell and his specially modified top handcycle.
Obituary: Ken Bone 1946-2022
Former Cherbourg Shire chairman – and later mayor – Ken “Burra” Bone is being remembered for his many years of long service to local government.
1000 Litres Diesel Stolen
Murgon police are investigating the theft of 1000 litres of diesel from a rural property at Fairdale.
Twenty COVID Deaths Reported
Twenty COVID-related fatalities were reported by Queensland Health on Wednesday morning, taking the death toll for June alone to more than 170.
January Plan For Kerbside Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council is proposing that a kerbside recycling collection service start in January.
Acland Expansion A Step Closer
An amended Environmental Authority has been approved for the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
