Chester Street Work Begins
South Burnett Regional Council will be replacing a water main in Chester Street, Nanango, during the next two months.
Residents Face Long Drive For Refunds
Residents who don’t live near Kingaroy, Cherbourg or Kilkivan will face a long drive if they want to claim refunds when the State Government’s new Container Refund Scheme starts next month
Technology Transforms Photo Business
Some people think that disappearing businesses are a sign their town is dying, but the reality is often the opposite.
Fewer People Call South Burnett Home
After more than 13 years of growing by an average 1.3 per cent per annum, the South Burnett’s population has gone into decline since 2014, according to Australian Bureau Of Statistics data.
Rain Fails To Dampen Festival Spirit
After having the town’s Christmas Festival washed out twice in a row and Sunday’s inaugural Rail Trail Festival brought to an abrupt halt by a downpour, some people could be forgiven for thinking Murgon can’t take a trick lately.
Campaign To Make Breakdowns Safer
The Department Of Transport has released videos and a glovebox guide to teach motorists how to safely manage a vehicle breakdown as part of a new road safety initiative.
Fire Crews Battle Durong Blaze
Firefighters cut a firebreak in a bid to protect property from a large fire burning at Durong on Saturday afternoon.
Rail Trail Festival Ready To Run
Organisers of the inaugural Murgon Rail Trail Festival and Marathon are hoping for fine weather and a bumper turnout on Sunday.
Police Want More CCTV In Kingaroy
Kingaroy police would like to see more security cameras in Kingaroy, and they also want to involve the public in the process.
Photo Book Retells Region’s History
A two-year effort to sift through 100,000 historic photos of the South Burnett and produce a book from them finally came to an end on Wednesday.
Strong Rates For Export Cattle
Export and feedlot types sold to very strong rates at the Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday, with agents yarding 650 head.
Hotel Crafts A New Experience
Kingaroy’s historic Club Hotel intends to carve out a new niche in the region’s hotel landscape.
Singers Unite For Fun And Friendship
The Blackbutt Singers may be one of the South Burnett’s oldest singing groups, but the secret to their longevity is that members regard forming great friendships just as important as making great music.
Gamblers Kick Off Fundraising Drive
A community fundraising campaign to build an inclusive playground for disabled children at Nanango’s Butter Factory Park got off to a flying start on Saturday night.
Council Unveils Roads Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has unveiled its new plan to fix the region’s roads, and has promised it will deliver significant improvements within a year.
Fund Explains How To Get Grants
Members of Queensland’s largest grants fund, which has given $2.1 million to South Burnett community groups over the past few years, travelled to Kingaroy last Wednesday to tell local groups how to get even more.
Bikers Reach Out To Farmers
A simple idea to raise money for drought relief produced an amazing $8066 in a day.
Community Consultation ‘Appalling’
A proposal to put the renaming of a Nanango streetscape feature out to public consultation has slammed by a former South Burnett councillor.
Council’s Priorities Need A Reset
A recent decision by South Burnett Regional Council to put the naming of a tiny pedestrian rest area in Drayton Street, Nanango, out to public consultation is very puzzling.
Roundabout Work On Target
Work on Kingaroy’s new $1.87 million roundabout at Rogers Drive is proceeding to plan, and should be completed before Christmas.
