Volunteers To Mark SES Week
There will be displays by local State Emergency Service groups in the South Burnett to mark SES Week, which starts this Saturday and runs until October 17.
COVID Restrictions Ease In SEQ
Queensland’s success in controlling another incursion from Delta has led to a relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions in south-east Queensland and Townsville.
Mayor Seeks Bipartisan Housing Fix
The complex problems of homelessness, the demand for public housing and the construction of affordable housing have been issues at the forefront of recent South Burnett Regional Council discussions.
Pfizer Clinic At Cherbourg Hospital
A COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination clinic will be held at Cherbourg Hospital’s outpatient department next week.
Fiona Earns Prestige Scholarship
South Burnett solicitor – and former Olympian – Fiona Albert has secured one of just five Jack Cranstoun Scholarships.
Local Artwork Featured In Calendar
Artwork by a young student from Durong South State School will be included in the 2022 Queensland Farm Safety Calendar.
$12m Spent Chasing Linc Energy
The State Government spent more than $12 million in legal costs pursuing Linc Energy over its failed underground coal gasification project near Chinchilla.
Koa Rights Recognised In Court
Western Queensland’s Koa people have had their identity strengthened following a Federal Court decision in Winton.
Cherbourg Aims For The World
An exciting artificial intelligence project – which could have international implications – was officially unveiled to the public in Cherbourg on Wednesday.
New SES Role For Robyn
Nanango SES Group Leader Robyn Baker has been appointed Local Controller for the SES in the South Burnett.
ANZ To Close Kingaroy Branch
Rumours about the imminent closure of Kingaroy’s ANZ Bank have been swirling for months but now it has been confirmed … the branch will close in March next year.
Hunt For Diggers’ Descendants
Remembrance Day (November 11) is always a big day at Boondooma Homestead but this year’s commemoration promises to be even more special for some local families.
Firies Battle Large Mulch Fire
Firefighters received an early morning callout on Wednesday to attend a large mulch fire burning on a property at Goodger.
Proston Joins The Parkrun Club
The South Burnett’s third parkrun event – officially known as the “Railway Park” parkrun – began in Proston at the weekend.
Relay For Life Ready To Go!
The 2021 Relay For Life will be going ahead as planned at Kingaroy Showgrounds this weekend, but the pandemic has forced some changes on organisers.
Councils Focus On Water
Water – or rather, the lack of it – has been a topic of great concern lately for local councils.
Anzac Day Portrait Wins Top Prize
A stunning photographic portrait of Wakka Wakka elder Elgan Leedie at this year’s Anzac Day Dawn Service in Kingaroy will be added to the South Burnett Regional Council’s official art collection.
Incinerator Sparks Blaze
Flames spread from an incinerator to set fire to a shed at Burra Burri on Tuesday afternoon.
Sign Up For Soccer Sevens
Kingaroy Soccer Club will be holding a sign-on on Wednesday night (October 6) for its 2021 Summer Sevens competition.
Online Health Care For Kids
Darling Downs Health has partnered with Cub Care to pilot an online paediatric consultation program as an alternative to taking children to Emergency.
