Obituary: Mark Smith 1956-2022
A funeral service will be held next Saturday (May 28) to celebrate the life of popular Murgon businessman and community stalwart Mark Smith.
Rowena Recognised At Awards
The volunteer work undertaken by South Burnett Relay For Life organiser Rowena Dionysius has been recognised at this year’s Queensland Volunteering Awards.
E Coli Detected In Water
A boil water alert has been issued for Cherbourg, with Council advising all residents on Friday morning they should boil tap water used for drinking until further notice.
BPAC To Work On Nature Refuges
The State Government has announced a partnership with the Bunya Peoples’ Aboriginal Corporation (BPAC) to protect almost 1000ha of native habitat in the South Burnett and surrounding areas.
Have You Booked Your Bus Seat?
Council is reminding South Burnett residents to book their buses for a free trip to Kingaroy to catch up with league great Johnathan Thurston in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt next Tuesday.
BOM Tips More Minor Flooding
BOM has warned minor flooding is possible again across central and south-east Qld, including the Boyne and Burnett catchments.
Joy’s Gone From Pencils To PCs
There’s been a few changes lately at a local chiropractor’s clinic, but one thing hasn’t changed … the smiling face of Joy Woods.
Unique Raffle To Back Entrepreneurs
Barayamal – a charitable corporation encouraging Indigenous entrepreneurship – has launched a unique fundraising program.
Trailblazing Call Centre Opens
Cherbourg’s trailblazing new community call centre was officially opened on Wednesday at a ceremony which attracted a mix of Council and State Government officials.
More Funds For Dumping Crackdown
South Burnett Regional Council has been successful in applying for a Waste Compliance Officer under Round 2A of the Local Government Illegal Dumping Partnerships Program.
Grants Boost For Sub-Branch
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch has received $27,692 under three Federal Government grants programs.
Consultants To Review VICs
SBRC has engaged consultants Tilma Group to conduct a a review of Council’s Visitor Information Centre network.
Health Service Looks To The Skies
Kingaroy could become a “hub location” for drone operations by Darling Downs Health if an innovative pilot program takes off.
Funding Lights Up Local Groups
Two South Burnett groups are celebrating after securing State Government funding to undertake major lighting projects at their grounds.
Men’s Shed To Host Meet’n’Greet
The Murgon Business and Development Association is testing an after-hours “meet and greet” concept which seems to have proven popular with the KCCI.
TRC Backs Equine Centre Plan
The Toowoomba Region could soon be home to an Equine Centre of Excellence thanks to a grant from Toowoomba Regional Council.
TRC Changes Event Funding
Toowoomba Regional Council is changing the way it funds community events, with grants reflecting the size of the event and the number of patrons.
Plastic Pipe Error At Hospital
An incorrectly installed plastic hot water pipe at Kingaroy Hospital has been replaced with copper, at no cost to Darling Downs Health.
Research Targets Powdery Mildew
The ongoing, unseasonable wet weather has delivered an additional headache for mungbean farmers in Queensland.
RACQ Highlights ‘Shocking’ Injury Toll
The latest data from Transport and Main Roads shows almost 7000 people were admitted to Queensland hospitals with serious injuries suffered in road crashes in 2020.
