Volunteers Offer Free Dinner
Several South Burnett community groups have joined forces to offer a free community dinner every Sunday afternoon in Kingaroy.
‘Fair Go’ Label Scrapped
Consumers will never get to see the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation’s “Fair Go Dairy” logo despite the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) giving it the green light in March.
New Look For Pumpkin Festival
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival committee recently organised for a painted mural which promotes the annual festival to be “refreshed” by the original artist, Willie Nelson.
Rail Project Receives $15,000 Boost
A $15,000 grant from the Federal Government will help the Murgon Men’s Shed move ahead with their historic railway display at Murgon.
$62,000 For New Van
A new Driver Reviver van is on the way to Yarraman to help save lives.
Lismore Removed From Bubble
Queensland has reinstated border restrictions with the City of Lismore following the decision by the NSW Government to introduce stay-at-home orders in that council area.
‘Fringe’ Festival Revives Playfest
Back in August, lockdowns forced the Nanango Theatre Company to cancel its planned Heritage NananGO PLAYfest at the last moment but now there’s some good news … all is not lost!
CCTV Cameras In Forecourt
CCTV cameras have been installed around the perimeter of the South Burnett Regional Council administration building, library, hall and forecourt in Kingaroy.
SBRC To Join Waste Planning
South Burnett Regional Council has agreed to take part in the planning process for the development of a Regional Waste Management Infrastructure strategy.
Cameras Installed To Catch Firebugs
Surveillance cameras have been installed at the Cloyna waste transfer facility in a bid to catch firebugs.
Invasive Cactus Found At Ballogie
South Burnett Regional Council’s pest management team has detected another outbreak of Harrisia cactus (Harrisia martinii) in the region.
Flying Fox Vegetation Cleared
South Burnett council workers have removed 38 truckloads of vegetation from around Taromeo Creek in Blackbutt in a bid to discourage Little Red flying foxes from roosting in the area.
Jennifer Wins Education Award
A special presentation was made at Murgon State High School’s weekly parade on Wednesday to a former staff member who retired recently.
SBRC To Form Youth Council
South Burnett Regional Council is in the process of setting up a Youth Council as part of its Corporate Plan.
Elder’s Death Shocks Community
The sudden death of well-known Cherbourg Elder Bevan Costello on Wednesday morning has sent shockwaves through the South Burnett community.
Wests, Panthers Take Trophies
The Grand Finals of the South Burnett soccer competition were played on Saturday night at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy.
Have A Cuppa With A Cop
Kingaroy Police are bringing their popular “Coffee With A Cop” back to Kingaroy Shoppingworld this month.
Petition Targets NB Council
Member for Callide Colin Boyce has sponsored an official E-Petition to State Government demanding an inquiry into the North Burnett Regional Council.
Cricketers Hit The Pitch
Senior cricketers took to Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday for the first time during the 2021-22 cricket season.
New Contact Sites In Brisbane
Queensland Health has added new locations at Upper Mount Gravatt, Sunnybank and Sunnybank Hills to its current COVID-19 contact tracing lists.
