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Christmas In The South Burnett

Christmas In The South Burnett

South Burnett families have been busily celebrating the festive season – and keeping Santa on the move – at Christmas carnivals throughout the region.

Another Milestone For Kumbia Hall

Another Milestone For Kumbia Hall

The community-led project to save the historic Kumbia Hall passed a major milestone on Thursday with concrete being poured to finish the installation of another 56 stumps.

Heads Up Hivesville!

Heads Up Hivesville!

The South Burnett Regional Council’s amnesty for Hivesville residents to work with Council to get their buildings up to legal minimum standards expires on Friday.

Students Celebrate Success

Students Celebrate Success

A special graduation ceremony was held earlier this month at TAFE Queensland’s Nurunderi campus to celebrate Cherbourg’s latest bunch of graduates.

Disaster Group Stands Down

Disaster Group Stands Down

The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved to “Stand Down” status on Thursday morning, saying Wednesday night’s flood emergency had now passed.

Jack’s Death Still Haunts Johan

Jack’s Death Still Haunts Johan

Amateur archaeologist Johan Vanderwalle – the man who uncovered the body of missing World War I soldier Jack Hunter almost 20 years ago – made an emotional return visit to Nanango last week to catch up with members of the Hunter family.

Police Lift Visibility In Wondai

Police Lift Visibility In Wondai

A Mobile Police Beat van will be visiting Wondai on Thursday and Friday this week to reassure residents following a recent spate of break-ins and car thefts in the town.

Girls Enjoy Lightning Visit

Girls Enjoy Lightning Visit

The Sunshine Coast Lightning netball club recently hosted a group of young girls from Cherbourg State School at the club’s home ground, UniSC Arena at Sippy Downs.

Gray Stars At Carnival

Gray Stars At Carnival

Cherbourg Brothers put on a strong performance in the recent Christmas Cup rugby league tournament played in the heat at Palm Island.

Christmas Spirit Is Alive And Well

Christmas Spirit Is Alive And Well

The winners of the South Burnett’s unique Christmas Spirit competitions – organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola – were announced on Tuesday morning.

Generosity Spreads Love At Christmas

Generosity Spreads Love At Christmas

The culmination of the 2024 Christmas Food Drive was laid out for all to see on Tuesday morning in Kingaroy … 150 hampers, 100 red bags packed with goods plus 50 hams!

Rain Can’t Stop New Adventures

Rain Can’t Stop New Adventures

A little bit of rain couldn’t stop the opening of Kingaroy’s new $850,000 adventure playground and basketball courts in Memorial Park on Saturday.

Report Road Damage To Council

Report Road Damage To Council

South Burnett Regional Council has warned that as a result of the significant rainfall the region has received over the past week, a number of roads are either closed due to flooding or significant damage.

Wind Farm Unveils Dashcam Plan

Wind Farm Unveils Dashcam Plan

Wambo Wind Farm owners and construction companies involved in the project have doubled down on road safety following several incidents near the site, including a fatal crash in November.

MP Repeats Nuclear Jobs Promise

MP Repeats Nuclear Jobs Promise

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has again promised that the “majority of jobs currently on offer at Tarong” can be converted over to a nuclear facility.