Cherbourg Faces Long Blackout
Cherbourg residents are facing a long, seven-hour power outage on Thursday (May 26).
Jack’s Career Is Taking Off At Boeing
For most high school graduates, securing a job with a global aerospace leader such as Boeing is something they can only dream about.
Six COVID Deaths In 48 Hours
The death toll from COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 36, with six fatalities reported since Monday.
MP Slams Vax Chaos
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the decision by the State Government to not inform GPs and pharmacists before making its free flu vaccine announcement has created chaos for doctors and patients across the region.
Kicking Goals For Mental Health
The South Burnett has played host for the past few days to retired rugby league superstar Johnathan Thurston AM.
‘Operation Boa’ Hits Sth Burnett
Hundreds of motorists have been pulled over by police in the South Burnett during a four-day crackdown dubbed “Operation Boa”.
One Hurt In Crash
One person was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a double crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at South Nanango on Tuesday morning.
CEO Nominated For Award
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt PSM has been named as a finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards.
TRC Confirms Acting GM
Toowoomba Regional Council has appointed a new Finance and Business Strategy General Manager.
Police Probe Multiple Thefts
Murgon police are investigating a number of thefts which have occurred recently in the local area.
Thrashers Notch Up Another Win
The South Burnett Thrashers have continued their winning streak in the Darling Downs Rugby Union competition, downing the Toowoomba Bears 33-12 on Saturday.
Callide By-Election In June
Residents in the State seat of Callide will be going to the polls on June 18.
Rain Can’t Stop Democracy!
Wet weather did not deter voters from turning out at polling booths across the South Burnett on Saturday.
Water Survey Deadline Extended
The deadline to submit information to the Sunwater survey into local irrigators’ water needs has been extended to June 17.
Free Flu Vax As Cases Soar
The State Government is offering all Queenslanders a free flu vaccination as the State faces a severe outbreak of Influenza A.
Police Target Speeding Drivers
Police are disappointed by the number of motorists they have detected speeding recently on the region’s highways.
Clean Sweep Locally For LNP
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has conceded defeat and congratulated incoming PM Anthony Albanese.
Mustangs To Host Family Day
After last week’s complete washout, rugby league is back in action this weekend with a special all-day Family Fun Day on Saturday at Murgon Showgrounds.
Dinner Thanks DV Workers
Major events in the South Burnett this month are acknowledging Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and its 2022 theme, “All Of Us, Together”.
Where To Vote On Saturday
If you haven’t voted already – and we know many of you already have! – Saturday is the actual Election Day to decide Australia’s new Federal Parliament.
