State Now Drought-Free
Queensland is now officially free of drought for the first time since early 2013.
Council Axes Portfolio System
South Burnett Regional Council has scrapped its portfolio system but will review the decision next year .
Helping Hand For SES Volunteers
South Burnett SES groups have received a major boost thanks to donations from Energy Queensland, Powerlink and the operators of the Kingaroy Solar Farm.
Second Round Of Bushfire Relief
A second round of extraordinary disaster recovery assistance has been announced for Queensland communities – including the South Burnett – affected by the Southern Queensland bushfires during the spring of 2023.
Petition Launched Against Levy
The Nationals have launched an online petition against the Federal Government’s new Biosecurity Protection Levy which is due to start on July 1.
STEC Job Board On SBO
A new service designed to help South Burnett students find their first job is now being published on southburnett.com.au
Employers Invited To ‘Hire Differently’
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) will host a “hire differently” morning conference for employers in Kingaroy, but places to take part are very limited.
Asbestos Alert At Kingaroy Tip
An area within the Kingaroy tip has been cordoned off after building materials were illegally dumped at the facility.
Feedback Sought On Weir Trial
UPDATE This event has been cancelled.
Children Caught After Break-Ins
Three Kingaroy children have been blamed for a series of break-ins inside Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Monday night.
Four Hurt In Crash
Four teenagers were injured – one critically – when an allegedly stolen vehicle crashed at Nanango on Tuesday morning.
Work Starts On $1.3b Hospital
Preliminary work has begun on the new $1.3 billion Toowoomba Hospital being built at the Baillie Henderson campus.
3G Shutdown Pushed Back
Telstra has announced it will be delaying its closure of the 3G network by two months, from June 30 to August 31.
Local Success In Relay Express
South-east Queensland runners had a lot of events to choose from at the weekend … from the challenging Dead Cow Gully endurance event at Nanango, to the brand new (and heavily promoted) Toowoomba Marathon at Wellcamp Airport.
Rubbish Fire Sparks Alert
Piles of burning rubbish sent a large plume of smoke into the air near Cherbourg late on Sunday afternoon.
Stags Leap Back Into Battle
Round 1 of the South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade competition saw a triumphant Nanango Stags back on the paddock for 2024.
Week Off For Senior Saints
South Burnett Saints’ senior sides have a bye this weekend in the Darling Downs AFL competition.
Researchers Urge CPR Education
The South Burnett has been identified in a national study as a high risk area where residents require education in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Invitation To Young Artists
Hey kids! It’s time again to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
Four Generations Rejoiced At Wondai
Kinship was to the fore when Jain and her regular jockey Kelly Gates prevailed at home at Wondai on Anzac Day.
