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.
SunPork Backs BaconFest Again
SunPork Group has renewed its partnership with Kingaroy BaconFest in a new multi-year sponsorship deal.
Police Officer ‘Slashed With Knife’
A 31-year-old Cherbourg man has been charged after an incident in Ipswich at the weekend during which a police officer was slashed with a knife.
Qld Health Issues Ross River Alert
Queensland Health has warned there is a heightened risk of Ross River virus infection after surveillance activities revealed a sharp rise in detections of mosquitoes carrying the virus.
Motorcyclist In Crash
Paramedics were called to a motorcycle crash on the Bunya Highway at Taabinga on Sunday evening.
Free Caravan Safety Program
VANSafe Queensland will be running two free workshops for caravan owners in Kingaroy and Yarraman this weekend.
Nanango Auxiliary Needs Your Vote!
There’s just nine days left to vote for the Nanango RSL Sub-Branch Auxiliary in the 2024 Ergon Energy and Energex Community Fund.
Douglas To Run For Division 2
Blackbutt resident Douglas Grant has thrown his hat into the ring to stand for Division 2 at the SBRC election on March 16.
Deb To Run For Division 4
Former real estate agent – and jockey – Deb Dennien is the latest candidate to nominate for a South Burnett Regional Council role in the upcoming election.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its traditional Valentine’s Day meeting on Saturday (February 10).
Evalyn Takes On Sizzling Role
Kingaroy has a new Chief Baconeer!
Kingaroy Boy Faces 19 Charges
A 15-year-old Kingaroy boy is one of four teenagers charged after they were arrested by police in an allegedly stolen vehicle earlier this week.
Union Entry ‘Threat To Farmers’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has slammed new industrial legislation which he says will put biosecurity and farmers’ safety at risk.
MP Calls For Rethink On Roads
Federal Nationals MP Darren Chester has called on the government to partner with local councils to reduce road trauma.
Caravan Park To Host Meet’n’Greet
Barambah Bush Caravan Park will be hosting the next meet’n’greet organised by the Murgon Business & Development Association.
Pest Moth Causing Major Damage
Fall armyworm are currently being detected at unprecedented levels – and causing significant damage – in sorghum crops across Queensland.
South Burnett To Host Shield Final
Kingaroy will host the final of the prestigious Goodchild Shield senior cricket competition this Sunday at Lyle Vidler Oval.
Council Farewells Much-Loved Pastor
Cherbourg councillors joined together on Wednesday to farewell long-serving AIM Pastor Max Conlon, who is moving to Brisbane.
Sub-Chamber Needs Help
The South Burnett Sub-Chamber, responsible for overseeing agricultural shows in the region, is facing a crisis following its AGM in Kingaroy on Wednesday night.
Funding Opens For Rural Businesses
Rural businesses in the primary production sector have been invited to submit an expression of interest for project funding under the State Government’s $3.3 million Rural Economic Development Grants scheme.
