Candidates Back Anti-5G Campaign
Two candidates for the upcoming South Burnett Regional Council election have come out publicly against the erection of 5G towers.
CEO Briefs MPs On Law Changes
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt PSM addressed a State Government committee this week discussing proposed amendments to legislation which could affect the rates paid by resources companies.
No Bunya Mountains Dinner
After three successful outings, the Bunya Mountains Community Association has confirmed it will not be running its popular “Dinner Under The Stars” this year.
Cheryl Explains SB Care’s Vision
South Burnett Care hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s first meet’n’greet for 2024 on Tuesday night.
Candidates Go Bush For The Night
All four South Burnett mayoral candidates were in action together for the first time at the Murgon Business and Development Association’s (MBDA) meet’n’greet on Wednesday night.
FRRR Invites Grant Applications
FRRR has invited community organisations to apply for grants that build community preparedness for future drought.
Heidi To Run For Division 4
Division 4 candidate Heidi Westbrook wants to help get the South Burnett Regional Council “back to business”.
Two Assessed After Crash
QAS paramedics assessed two people after a collision at the intersection of Taylors Road and the Bunya Highway outside Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Input Sought Over Hospital
Potential users of the new Toowoomba Hospital have been invited to share their vision for the look and feel of the hospital and its surrounds.
Where You’ll Be Voting
Wondering where to vote for the upcoming Council elections? Election day is Saturday, March 16, but pre-poll voting will be available from March 4.
Sitting Mayor Draws Top Slot
Current mayor Elvie Sandow has drawn the top spot on the ballot paper to contest the upcoming Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council election.
Schumacher Draws Top Ballot Spot
Cr Kirstie Schumacher has secured the valuable No 1 spot on voting slips for the upcoming election for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Sheik Books ‘Farewell’ Concert
The original “Sheik of Scrubby Creek”, Chad Morgan OAM, turned 91 on Sunday but time may finally be catching up with the South Burnett’s original country superstar.
Nanango Bursts Out In Pink
Saturday’s Nanango race meeting had the fashions theme “pretty in pink”, so naturally there was a lot of pink about the place.
New Format For Kumbia Markets
Kumbia’s monthly markets will take on a new format this year after more than a decade of operation.
Memorial Team Triumphs In Wet
The Winston Alberts Memorial team brought home the Sunshine Coast Bunyas Carnival trophy on Sunday after a massive weekend of rugby league at Nambour.
Final Council Nominations …
Nominations closed at noon on Tuesday for the March 16 Council elections, so this is now the final list of Mayoral and Councillor candidates for the South Burnett, Cherbourg and other adjoining councils.
Kumbia Debates Future Of Kindy
The Kumbia Hall Committee will form a sub-committee to investigate future uses of the disused Kumbia Kindergarten buildings.
Charlotte Wins $1000 Bursary
Charlotte Landherr has been selected to receive the $1000 Nanango Electorate Year 12 School Leaver’s Bursary.
Grants Open For Reef Projects
Applications are now open for the State Government’s Reef Place-Based Integrated Projects (2023–2026) grants scheme, and projects from within the South Burnett are eligible.
