Wind Farm Deliveries To Begin
The first regular deliveries of large turbine components for the Wambo Wind Farm project, south-west of Kingaroy, are expected to start next month.
Latest Arts Grants Announced
South Burnett Regional Council approved two applications for Regional Arts Development Fund grants at its general meeting on Wednesday.
Two New Police For South Burnett
Kingaroy and Murgon police stations will each receive one new officer after this week’s Queensland Police Service graduation in Brisbane.
TRC Invites Aust Day Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council has invited residents to nominate community achievers to be considered for the 2025 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
Shutdown To Boost Local Economy
A $53 million overhaul of Unit 2 at Tarong Power Station has begun, boosting the local workforce by about 500 specialised contractor jobs over the next three months.
St John’s Celebrates Milestone
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington officially opened the new secondary precinct at St John’s Lutheran School on Friday morning.
Man Charged Over Break-Ins
Police have charged a 23-year-old man with 11 offences after a string of incidents in Kingaroy over the past 48 hours.
Eagles Do Battle In Bundaberg
The South Burnett Eagles Under 16s have just missed out on glory in the Bundaberg Junior Rugby League grand final, played on Saturday.
South Burnett Asks … RUOK?
RUOK Day has been marked throughout the South Burnett to raise community awareness about holding “meaningful conversations”.
$190m Dam Contracts Awarded
Almost $190 million worth of contracts have been announced for the yet-to-be approved Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro Project.
Country Music Takes Over Nanango
Campervans and caravans packed into the Nanango Showgrounds at the weekend in what the organisers of the annual Heritage Nanango Country Muster described as a “not too bad” roll-up.
Mayor Backs Truth-Telling Inquiry
Cherbourg Mayor Bruce Simpson attended the official launch of Queensland’s Truth Telling And Healing Inquiry in Brisbane on Monday.
Music Mix Ready To Take Off
The inaugural “Maidenwell Music Mix” – a festival which aims to put Maidenwell on Queensland’s annual music calendar – will be held this weekend in a special area behind the Maidenwell Hotel.
MBDA Opens CBD Office
The Murgon Business and Development Association has opened a new office in the heart of Murgon.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured
A woman aged in her 40s was airlifted to Brisbane with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle at Inverlaw on Saturday night.
Race Club Committee Re-Elected
There are two new faces on the executive committee of the Nanango Race Club after a fiery AGM held on Sunday.
Man Killed In Crash
A 56-year-old Victorian man died on Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash near Kilkivan.
Eagles Fly In Toowoomba, Bundy
Two points and four minutes … that’s all that was in it for the South Burnett Eagles Under 17s in their Rugby League Grand Final bid against hometown favourites Toowoomba Valleys last Saturday night.
Council Extends Weir Trial
SBRC has voted to extend its trial opening of the McCauley Weir, near Nanango, to the public for another six months.
TRC Pleads For Dams ‘Fairness’
The State Government has been urged to treat ratepayers fairly when it comes to paying for compulsory dam safety upgrades.
