$26m Upgrades To Fix Water
Water quality issues have plagued the Cherbourg community for years, thanks to ageing infrastructure and the quality of the water that is drawn from Barambah Creek.
Truth Team Visits Cherbourg
Discussions about how Queensland’s Truth Telling And Healing Inquiry will collect local stories were held with Cherbourg Council on Wednesday.
Get Ready To Start Pinking Up
The South Burnett’s annual “Pinking Up” campaign to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation’s breast cancer nurses was officially launched in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.
47.5 Million Reasons To Celebrate!
An astounding 47.5 million containers – that’s the equivalent of $4.75 million in refunds! – has passed through the Kingaroy Containers For Change refund point since it opened.
High Tea Raises $4000
A special high tea and cent auction held in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon has raised almost $4000 towards the painting of the historic St Mary’s Catholic Church building.
$24.5m Boost To Local Projects
The South Burnett Regional Council and three of the region’s key businesses are the big winners in a State Government funding announcement made on Monday.
New Wind Code Released
The State Government released an updated Wind Code on Monday which will govern future wind farm developments in the State.
It’s Time To Check Your Defibs!
Nine years ago the Kingaroy Rotary Club announced it was planning to donate life-saving defibrillator units to organisations in the local community.
Expo Blossoms Despite Rain
Gardeners obviously don’t mind a bit of rain … they turned up when it was more than a bit damp at Wondai’s Autumn Garden Expo earlier this year, and then came back in force at the weekend for the Spring extravaganza.
Stanwell Signs Up For Tarong West
An arrangement originally announced in September 2022 between the State Government and the developers of the proposed Tarong West Wind Farm near Ironpot has been formalised.
North Burnett Gets New CEO
North Burnett Regional Council has confirmed Craig Matheson as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Community To Discuss Church
A community meeting to discuss the future of the Mondure Anglican Church will be held at Mondure Hall on Thursday (October 3).
Free Tests At BreastScreen Van
BreastScreen Queensland’s mobile van has returned to the South Burnett, with appointments available in Nanango and Kingaroy.
Driver Dies In Hospital
A driver critically injured in a crash on the Bunya Highway on September 26 has died in hospital.
Footy Player Jailed For Rape
A former South Burnett Eagles rugby league player has been jailed after being found guilty of rape during a four-day trial this week in the Kingaroy District Court.
Service Honours Fallen Police
The South Burnett marked National Police Remembrance Day on Friday with a small service at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Kingaroy.
Nuclear Costs ‘In Due Course’
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s long-awaited “nuclear” speech to an economic think tank has admitted the Coalition’s energy plan – which would see seven nuclear plants built if it wins power at next year’s Federal Election – would have a “significant upfront cost”.
Double Day For RSPCA
The Kingaroy RSPCA is reminding people that donations made on October 3 will double their impact due to sponsorship.
CRAICCHS Welcomes New CEO
A morning tea was held in Cherbourg on Wednesday to welcome the new CEO of the Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal & Islander Community Controlled Health Services (better known as CRAICCHS).
Driver Critically Injured
A man, believed to be in his 20s, suffered critical injuries when a vehicle ran off the Bunya Highway and hit a tree south of Kumbia on Thursday morning.
