SBRC Leases Out Community Sites
South Burnett Regional Council will give six community groups long-term leases over their grounds, providing they adhere to their upkeep and routine maintenance.
Water Claim Labelled ‘Hypocrisy’
Claims that nuclear power uses “substantially more water” than coal-fired power have been labelled as “scaremongering dripping with hypocrisy” by the LNP.
Grant To Support SES
A grant application by the South Burnett Regional Council for a new vehicle to be used by local State Emergency Service groups has been approved by the State Government.
Cherbourg Council Freezes Rents
Cherbourg Council will not be increasing rents during the next 12 months, but CEO Chatur Zala has warned councillors they may have to tackle this tough topic in future years.
Asia Pacific Comes To Wondai
A very special exhibition is happening for the next six weeks at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery … a touring display from the Gallery of Modern Art.
Careers Market Invites Everyone
More than 30 organisations and training providers will be taking part in the annual Burnett Careers Market at TAFE Queensland’s Kingaroy campus next Thursday (July 25).
Big Win At Kingaroy RSL Club
A Kingaroy man has won more than $50,000 this week in a Keno draw at the Kingaroy RSL Club.
Snow Wonder Santa Dropped In
It feels cold enough for snow … so that’s possibly why Father Christmas came to Kumbia on Saturday night!
Support For Sub-Branch
The Murgon RSL Sub-Branch has received Federal Government funding to support veterans in the South Burnett and their families.
Car Show Powers Up Sports Fields
The annual Power Up Show, Shine and Swap Meet attracted a large range vehicles – and even a few bikes and caravans – to Nanango on Sunday.
Rider Injured In Fall
A man aged in his 60s suffered critical injuries in a horse-riding incident at Widgee on Sunday afternoon.
League Brings Smiles To Town
The Burnett Brahmans were celebrating after their efforts in the 47th Battalion rugby league carnival were rewarded at the weekend … but all the South Burnett should be happy with the results. .
Tackling The Housing Crisis
There is no doubt that our region is currently experiencing a housing crisis.
Culture Loud & Proud In Kingaroy
It was Kingaroy’s turn last Thursday to celebrate NAIDOC with a day full of activities in Memorial Park.
47th Battalion: Ready For Battle
Excitement is building for this weekend’s massive 47th Battalion senior rugby league carnival in Kingaroy.
E-Scooter In Crash
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash involving an e-scooter in Blackbutt on Friday afternoon.
What Is The 47th Battalion Trophy?
Rugby league teams from across the QRL Central’s Division will be competing in Kingaroy this weekend for the prestigious 47th Battalion Memorial Trophy … but what is it exactly?
U16 Eagles Surf The Waves
Rugby League was played in cold and damp conditions at Cherbourg’s Jack O’Chin Oval last Saturday.
Local Woman Wins $150,000
Murgon News & Gifts has sold a $150,000 prize-winning Instant Scratch-Its ticket to a local resident.
Red Earth Tickets On Sale
Ticket sales have opened for the 2024 Red Earth Community Forum which will be held in Murgon on August 1.
