Tarong Fund Invites Applications
South Burnett community organisations have been invited to submit applications to the Tarong Community Partnership Fund for projects that will create long-lasting benefits for the region.
Maggie Wins Youth Of The Year
The always-hotly contested Kingaroy Lions Club Youth Of The Year competition is back after a three-year break!
Bumper Roll-Up At Yarraman
A forum for candidates contesting the upcoming Toowoomba Regional Council elections drew a bumper roll-up of candidates on Saturday night.
Free Bus Trip To Explore Nature
The Rosalie North Landcare group – which is running a free mental wellbeing bus trip around the Yarraman district next week – has just received a major boost.
Kindy Project Gets Go-Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council has given development approval for a new childcare centre on the former Canowindra site in Kingaroy, despite concerns from some local residents about noise and parking.
Author Shares Hope With Art
A book that explores the ways art and education can help promote healing was launched in Cherbourg earlier this month.
We Live In Dangerous Times
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that South Burnett residents are going to the polls on March 16 to elect a Mayor and five councillors for the next four years.
Student Job Board Unveiled
A new service designed to help South Burnett students find their first job is about to be launched online.
No Bunya Mountains Dinner
After three successful outings, the Bunya Mountains Community Association has confirmed it will not be running its popular “Dinner Under The Stars” this year.
New Format For Kumbia Markets
Kumbia’s monthly markets will take on a new format this year after more than a decade of operation.
Free Caravan Safety Program
VANSafe Queensland will be running two free workshops for caravan owners in Kingaroy and Yarraman this weekend.
Douglas To Run For Division 2
Blackbutt resident Douglas Grant has thrown his hat into the ring to stand for Division 2 at the SBRC election on March 16.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its traditional Valentine’s Day meeting on Saturday (February 10).
SBRC Seeks Solar Funding
South Burnett Regional Council will set aside $200,000 to install solar power in Council facilities in the hope it will receive a matching contribution from the State Government.
Council Votes To Demolish Hall
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to demolish Tingoora Hall.
Council Collection On Show
Visitors to the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery can get a rare glimpse at most (but not all) of the South Burnett Regional Council’s permanent art collection this month.
Market Up Slightly Again
1000 cattle were sold at the Murgon combined agents sale on January 23 with all descriptions selling to dearer rates.
Council Declines Church Offer
South Burnett Regional Council has declined an offer from the Anglican Church to take over ownership of St Faith’s Church and its cemetery in Mondure.
Murgon Honours Its Achievers
The Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum hosted Murgon’s traditional Australia Day event on Friday.
Big Crowd Turns Out In Nanango
Council, the Nanango Business Alliance and Show Society hosted a big crowd at Nanango’s exuberant Australia Day event.
