Court Orders Schulz To Pay Costs
South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen’s former campaign manager Judy Schulz has been ordered to pay a total of $1500 in costs after a court on Friday dismissed three complaints lodged by her.
Satellite Rain Gauges To Fill Gaps
A Durong grazing property is taking part in a high-tech trial of satellite rain gauges which aims to help scientists plug gaps in Queensland’s rainfall data.
Gem Show Ready To Rock Again
People searching for a unique Mother’s Day gift will have lots to choose from this weekend.
Huge Two Days At Nanango Show!
Nanango Show is celebrating its 120th birthday this weekend – and the festivities are going to be huge!
Redvale Field Site To Be Sold
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ trial farm at Redvale looks finally to have reached the end of its life.
QRL Comps Come To Kingaroy
Rugby league fans are in for a treat this Saturday at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy with South Burnett players in action in two QRL State competition games.
Mayor To Host Relay Brekkie
The Mayor’s Community Charity Breakfast – an annual fundraiser for South Burnett Relay For Life – is on again.
Big Weekend At Charity Draft
The two-day Kumbia Charity Campdraft went off without a hitch at the weekend, despite the showers across the region.
Easter Smiles Light Up Nanango
Easter hats and rabbit ears added a touch of colour to a grey day at Nanango’s annual Easter Races on Saturday.
Youngman St Plan Gets Go-Ahead
A plan to upgrade a 2km section of Kingaroy’s Youngman Street was approved at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Infrastructure standing committee meeting on Wednesday.
School Marks Its Centenary … At Last
The pandemic-delayed Windera State School Centenary celebrations will be finally taking place this Saturday (April 10), a year later than originally planned.
Easter Crackdown Catches Drivers
Kingaroy police issued 14 speeding tickets over the Easter break, as well as conducting multiple roadside breath tests and licence checks.
Mother’s Day Classic Is Back
The annual Mother’s Day Classic fun run / walk will be returning across Australia on May 9 to raise funds for breast cancer research.
COVID Death In Redcliffe ICU
A 77-year-old man – a dual PNG/UK national – died on Monday from COVID-19 in Redcliffe Hospital.
High-Risk Viruses Found In Mail
Viral fragments of African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth Disease have again been detected in the mail.
New Group To Replace SB Directions
South Burnett Regional Council will set up a new Regional Development Advisory Committee to take over many of the functions of former peak economic advisory body, South Burnett Directions.
Two Hurt In Highway Crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after their vehicles collided on the Wide Bay Highway on Tuesday morning.
E-Petitions Target D’Aguilar Highway
A Woodford man – who describes himself as a “retired activist” – has launched several e-petitions concerning the D’Aguilar Highway which he hopes South Burnett residents might consider signing.
Hats On For Proston’s Easter
Proston couldn’t let Easter 2021 pass without some sort of local celebration at the weekend.
New Look Planned For Blackbutt
Blackbutt’s CBD will get a softer, more modern look if the South Burnett Regional Council votes to spend an extra $750,000 on revitalisation for the town.
