Winning Art To Fill Youth Hub
The winners of the Youth Hub art competition were announced in Murgon on Friday.
Hospital Vax Mandate Eased
People who have not been vaccinated can now visit Queensland’s public and private hospitals.
Morning Teas Big For Cancer Research
A morning tea held at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre on Saturday morning has raised $1016 for the Cancer Council Queensland.
Tutors Jazz Up Orchestra
An “orchestral jazz” workshop kept members of the South Burnett Community Orchestra busy at the weekend as they practised under the eyes of specialist tutors.
Littleproud Elected Leader
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has been elected leader of the Nationals.
Cobbo Picked For Maroons
Cherbourg’s Selwyn Cobbo has been selected in the Maroons’ side for Game 1 of the 2022 State of Origin series.
Littleproud To Challenge
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has confirmed he will challenge Barnaby Joyce for leadership of The Nationals on Monday.
Senior Soccer Postponed
There will be no senior soccer played in the South Burnett again this weekend as Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy has not dried out after the recent rain.
League Shares A Positive Message
The Murgon Mustangs overcame the loss of the A Grade Nines competition and heavy rain to still host a successful Domestic Violence Awareness rugby league day last Saturday.
Men’s Shed Launches Mid-Year Sale
A little thing like rain couldn’t stop the Murgon Men’s Shed from holding its first mid-year Garage Sale last Saturday morning.
Cougars Swamp Saints In The Rain
University Cougars swamped the South Burnett Saints in their men’s game played in the rain at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Multicultural Grants Open
Recently re-elected Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has reminded residents that the third round of the Fostering Integration Grants program is now open.
MP Urges Action On Subsidy Delays
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says South Burnett patients are once again enduring unacceptable wait times for their Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme claims.
New Top Cop For Region
The Queensland Police Service has announced the appointment of a new Assistant Commissioner for the Southern police region.
‘Be Brave, Make Change’
Friday marked the start of National Reconciliation Week which this year has the theme, “Be Brave, Make Change”.
Memorial By Wakka Wakka Artist
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk unveiled a memorial to First Nations servicemen and women in Brisbane’s Anzac Square on Friday morning.
$55m For Palliative Care
Blue Care has won a $55 million State Government tender to deliver palliative care across nine hospital and health service regions in regional Queensland.
Forums To Discuss Regional Issues
A Regional Community Forum to discuss issues in the Wide Bay-Burnett-Fraser Coast region will be held in Bundaberg on Monday (May 30).
ALP Candidate Concedes Defeat
ALP candidate for Flynn, Matt Burnett, will resume duties as Gladstone Mayor this week after formally conceding defeat in the Federal Election.
Family Violence: Not Now! Not Ever!
There were bagpipes, children, dogs and laughter, but Wednesday’s march through the streets of Cherbourg had a very serious message: domestic and family violence, not now, not ever!
