Nationals Dump Net Zero
The National Party’s Federal Council voted on Saturday to dump support for Australia achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Vikings In Action At Home
Tingoora Vikings hosted their first home game of the season last Saturday, taking on the Dalby Waratahs at Tingoora Sportsground.
Murgon Welcomes Muster Back!
There’s been music playing since Tuesday, but the big names hit the stage for the first time at the Rotary Murgon Music Muster at the South Burnett PCYC on Friday afternoon.
Daniel’s Law Unveils Sex Offenders
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington has used the annual “Day For Daniel” – the last Friday in October – to explain the passing this week of “Daniel’s Law” by State Parliament.
Shannon Wins Rates Discount
The winner of the South Burnett Regional Council’s recent “rates notice” competition has been announced.
Entries Open For Christmas Comps
Entry forms are now available on the South Burnett Regional Council website for the region’s unique 2025 Christmas Spirit initiative, organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola.
Home Destroyed By Fire
A two-storey brick home and a caravan parked nearby were extensively damaged by fire in Blackbutt on Thursday afternoon.
New Venue Welcomes ‘Golden Oldies’
Upgrades to the Cherbourg Community Hall meant this year’s Golden Oldies shifted up the hill to a new venue for last Saturday’s celebration.
Upgrades At Racetrack
Nanango Race Club has used its sponsorship by online betting company Sportsbet to improve facilities at the Lee Park Racetrack.
Grant To Aid Three Groups
Three South Burnett not-for-profit associations will benefit after a successful grant application.
Two Students Win Calendar Prizes
Local students have again starred in the State Government’s annual Farm Safety Calendar competition!
Council Adopts Annual Report
South Burnett Regional Council adopted its 2024-25 Annual Report at its October general meeting.
Lunch Aids Women’s Health Care
More than 80 guests gathered at Hillview Cottages near Kingaroy recently for a sophisticated fundraising event to support the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation.
Dates Set For Retrial
Dates for a retrial for former Tingoora resident Judith Ann Schulz, charged with stalking a former South Burnett councillor, have been set for 2026.
Heath Elected To Lead MBDA
Councillor Heath Sander was elected president of the Murgon Business and Development Association at the group’s annual general meeting last Thursday night.
Tansey Bowlers Say ‘Thank You’
Tansey Bowls Club’s nightmare start to 2022 – and the generosity of the community to help it get back on its feet – were recalled at a small celebration on Saturday morning.
Driver ‘Watching Video’
A 23-year-old Proston man was allegedly watching a video on a mobile device when he was pulled over by police in Murgon last Thursday.
Saints Kick Goals In Cricket
Cricketing history was made in the South Burnett this month with a brand new team entering the Senior Competition.
Fire Ban For Sth Burnett, Cherbourg
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in 13 Council areas, including the South Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie regions.
Residents Angered By Clearfelling
The clearfelling of an area of heavily timbered land near the corner of Boonenne-Ellesmere and Kingaroy-Burrandowan roads has left local residents dismayed but Council has admitted there is nothing they can do to stop the work.
