Indigenous Mayors Want To Be Heard
Queensland’s 17 Indigenous councils want to be invited to attend a special meeting to discuss preparations for a referendum to formally recognise Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders in the Constitution.
Hospital Deadline Looming
There is still no good news to report about the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital, with the June 30 deadline for the hospital’s closure drawing closer.
No Compo For Traders
A suggestion that businesses in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, be compensated for lost business due to road repairs would set a dangerous precedent if agreed upon, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said on Tuesday.
Mayor Meets With King Street Owners
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and Council staff met on Tuesday afternoon with residents of King Street, Memerambi
Driver Suffers Head Injuries
A 30-year-old Kingaroy man was flown to the PA Hospital in Brisbane with head injuries and suspected fractures, internal and spinal injuries after a single-vehicle crash at Wattle Camp.
Saints Hosts Rep Action
Four representative AFL games were played in Kingaroy on Saturday between teams representing the Darling Downs and Wide Bay.
Date Set For Forum
The 2015 Wide Bay Burnett Regional Economic Development Growth Forum will be held in Maryborough in November.
There’s A New Council Coming
The shape of the South Burnett Regional Council will look very different after the 2016 Council elections.
France To Recognise Paul’s Valour
Yarraman resident Paul Tunn will soon have a new medal to wear on Anzac Day … a very special decoration from the French Government.
SB Wins Zone Championship
The South Burnett men’s soccer team has come home with Zone trophy after a nail-biting final
Former Mayor Awarded OAM
Former Rosalie Shire mayor Noel Strohfeld has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal
Weekly Fishing Report
Here’s the weekly fishing report for Boondooma and Bjelke-Petersen dams for the week ending Monday, June 8:
Upgrades At Cloyna, Brigooda
The South Burnett Regional Council will be operating transfer stations at the Brigooda and Cloyna Waste Facilities from June 15.
Injured Hiker Airlifted
A hiker in his 30s has been winched off the summit of Mt Walsh, near Biggenden, on Saturday after he fell and injured both legs.
Wolves Bite Hard At Home
The Wondai Wolves have demolished an understrength Kingaroy in a freezing Friday night A Grade match
How’s Your Kidney Been?
South Burnett health workers took to the airwaves last week to spread their message during Kidney Health Week.
33 Kitchen Fires Last Winter
Firefighters are reminding South Burnett residents to be careful when working in the most fire-prone area of their homes – the kitchen.
Funding Split Up Agreed For Rail Trail
The South Burnett Regional Council and the Gympie Regional Council have come to an agreement on how to split up the $2 million State Government grant to develop the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail.
Mamma Mia! It’s A Baby!
Yarraman bub Mia Offord made a dramatic entrance at Kingaroy Hospital recently..
ADSL ‘Back To Normal’
Telstra ADSL customers in Kingaroy suffered intermittent losses of internet services on Friday, starting from about 1:30am overnight.
