Grant To Produce Brochures
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc has received $2250 from the South Burnett Regional Council’s community grants program to raise awareness about biosecurity and safety issues on the mountains.
Users Urge Gympie To Upgrade Trail
The South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association – the not-for-profit group promoting the use of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail – has written to Gympie Regional Council to suggest upgrades to its section of the tourism link.
ADF Careers Team To Visit
The Mobile Australian Defence Force Careers Team will be visiting the South Burnett region next week.
Murgon Projects Officially Unveiled
A community event was held in Murgon last Friday (May 16) to mark the official completion of several Council projects in Lamb Street and Queen Elizabeth II Park.
Council Delays Vote On Motor Park
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking more information about a proposed motorsports park which has been discussed in the region since at least 2018.
TRC Still Pressing For Dam Money
Toowoomba Regional Council has again pleaded for Federal and State government funding to support the compulsory $266.1 million Cressbrook Dam safety upgrades.
2025 Relay Launched With A Splash
The 2025 South Burnett Relay For Life fundraising campaign has been officially launched with a breakfast hosted by South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff in Nanango.
Opportunity For Local Singers
Kingaroy vocalist Julee-anne Bell and pianist Melissa Buchholz will be hosting a vocal workshop as a warm-up to their concert on Sunday afternoon (May 25) in Kingaroy.
Wind Farm Deliveries ‘Paused’
The delivery of turbine components to the Wambo Wind Farm construction has been paused.
Five People Face 69 Charges
Five people face a total of 69 charges after recent arrests by Kingaroy detectives at Memerambi and Kingaroy.
Nationals Split From Coalition
Nationals Leader David Littleproud announced on Tuesday that his party will not join a formal Coalition with the Liberal Party in Federal Parliament.
$10m Boost From Overhaul
A $70 million planned maintenance overhaul has begun at Stanwell’s Tarong North power station.
Classical Treat For Music Lovers
Music lovers have been promised a night not to be missed when Camerata (aka Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra) performs in Kingaroy next month.
Heritage Gives Gifts From The Heart
Sixteen Nanango community organisations have received the lifesaving gift of new defibrillators, thanks to a $47,990 sponsorship from Heritage Nanango Community Branch.
Stolen Vehicles Located
Two vehicles stolen from Allan Place in Kingaroy on Saturday night have been located by police.
Truckie Treated After Fire
A truck driver was taken to Gayndah Hospital after a truck fire on the Burnett Highway on Sunday night.
Inquiry Into ‘Out-Of-Home’ Care
The State Government has announced a Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety after statistics have linked “out-of-home” care for juveniles to serious repeat offenders.
Riders Blaze A Trail For Charity
Cyclists taking part in the annual Queensland Fire Department Bike 4 Burns charity ride rolled into Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon as part of their seven-day trek to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Classic Fun Run Raises $3000
The annual Mother’s Day Classic Fun Run along the South Burnett Rail Trail at Wondai has raised more than $3000 for breast cancer research.
Wambo Load Stuck Under Bridge
A large component on its way to the Wambo Wind Farm construction project created traffic chaos on Friday morning when it became wedged under a bridge on the Warrego Highway.
