Erkens ‘Overwhelmed By Support’
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens is optimistic she has won the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election but she’s wary of claiming victory ahead of the official declaration.
Erkens Takes Lead In Nanango Poll
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens had a clear lead in the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election at the close of counting on Saturday night.
Stags Off To A Winning Start
It must be rugby league season … it rained on and off all day, and as night fell the chill set in at Stags Oval for Round 1 of the South Burnett competition last Saturday.
Uni Blossoms In The Bush
A “bush university” which aims to teach and share First Nations culture could possibly become the Bunya Mountains’ latest tourist attraction.
COVID Contact Team Winds Up
The contact tracing team that has helped keep Queenslanders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic wound up on Friday.
New Weather Radar Goes Live
Images from the newly installed weather radar near Taroom are now live on the Bureau of Meteorology’s website and BOM Weather app.
Nanango Rushes To Vote Early
About 1640 people have already voted in the poll for the Division 1 vacancy in the South Burnett Regional Council.
Meet JT At Free Community Event
Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston will be coming to the South Burnett next month to talk to local schoolchildren, but there will also be an opportunity for everyone else to meet him!
Local Victory Tops A Big Year
The South Burnett Speedway Club wrapped up its 2021-22 racing season on a high note on Sunday night with a win by two popular local drivers.
Anzac Tradition Strong At Wondai
The South Burnett Race Club’s traditional Anzac Day races went ahead at the Wondai track on Monday afternoon, despite the intermittent showers.
Rainforests Struggling After Fires
Bird populations vital to rainforest regeneration are struggling to recover after the black summer bushfires devastated Australia, according to a study from the Centre for Ecosystem Science at the University of NSW.
Islanders Romp Home
Round 1 of the South Burnett soccer competition was played last Friday and Saturday nights at the Kingaroy soccer fields.
AFL Action Returns To Kingaroy
South Burnett Saints will be playing their first home games of the season this Saturday at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
‘Don’t Forget The South Burnett!’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has sent out a plea to candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to not forget the South Burnett.
Art Competition Closes Soon
Entries in the Murgon Cherbourg Youth Hub’s art competition close on May 20.
Women’s Clinics Back In May
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have clinics planned in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai and Proston next month.
Council Needs You!
Are you friendly, motivated and passionate about the South Burnett, and what our community has to offer?
$42,750 Boost For Sub-Branch
The Nanango RSL Sub-Branch has received $42,750 in Federal Government grants: $32,750 from the Veteran and Community Grants scheme and $10,000 from the Saluting Their Service program.
Thieves Steal Mechanical Cow
Gympie police are investigating the theft of a mechanical cow and tools from a shed on a large rural property near Goomeri.
Funding For Local Nature Refuges
Two South Burnett nature refuges are among 80 across Queensland which will receive grants under the latest round of the State Government’s Nature Refuge Landholder Grants program.
