Family Night To Start Carnival
The South Burnett Speedway Club is kicking off its 12th annual Kings Royal carnival by throwing open its doors on Wednesday night for a free, family fun night.
Ros To Run For Division 6
Former South Burnett councillor Ros Heit has put up her hand again to run Division 6 at the upcoming Council election, hoping to win back a role she lost by just a handful of votes four years ago.
Apply To Become A Youth MP
Local MP Deb Frecklington is encouraging young people to apply to become the Youth Member for Nanango Electorate at the upcoming 2024 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.
Workshops To Foster Art Events
Workshops designed to teach attendees how to develop art programs which appeal to young people will be held in Wondai and Blackbutt next month.
Greyhound Trainer Before Inquiry
A Ballogie greyhound trainer has faced an inquiry by the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) into the welfare of two dogs.
Pub Named As Finalist
The Linville Hotel has been named as a finalist in the annual Grey Nomad Awards, run by Awards Absolute.
Mental Health Funds Now Available
Applications have been invited for grants from the $70,000 raised at last year’s South Burnett Mental Health Golf Challenge.
Woman Hurt On Quad Bike
A woman was injured when a quad bike rolled on a private property at Boyneside on Sunday morning.
Record Number Of Young Doctors
Fifty-eight medical interns will begin work in Darling Downs Health hospitals this month, the largest cohort since the region’s graduate program began.
Fluoride Access Linked To Poverty
Lower socio-economic areas in Queensland are at higher risk of dental disease due to a lack of fluoridated water, according to a new report.
Question Mark Over Bridge Funding
National Party leader David Littleproud has singled out the K.T. Peters Bridge at Inverlaw as a potential victim of the end to the Bridges Renewal Program by the Federal Government.
Alan’s Our Citizen Of The Year!
Murgon Show Society president Alan Eagleson – a familiar face with his coffee van at so many events around the South Burnett – has been named the region’s 2024 Australia Day Citizen of the Year.
KCCI To Host Election Forum
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has invited all candidates in the upcoming South Burnett Regional Council election to take part in a community forum in Kingaroy next month.
Five Charged Over Servo Robbery
Five young people – aged from 12 to 17 – have been charged after an armed robbery at the United Petroleum service station at Colinton.
Linda To Run For Division 2
Taromeo resident Linda Little has put up her hand to stand for Division 2 at the South Burnett Regional Council election in March.
Who’ll Be Our Citizen Of The Year?
The South Burnett Regional Council has released its list of nominees for its 2024 Australia Day Awards.
Tom To Run For Mayor
A fourth candidate has put up their hand to run for the role of South Burnett Mayor at the March council elections.
George Celebrates 100 Years!
Well-known Murgon resident George Ansell recently celebrated his 100th birthday … twice!
Kumbia To Host Council Awards
South Burnett Regional Council’s 2024 Australia Day Awards winners will be announced at a ceremony at Kumbia Hall on Sunday, January 21.
Export Cattle Prices Rebound
January 10, 2024 by Pratt Agencies and Aussie Land & Livestock Agents yarded 580 in Murgon for the first sale of 2024 on Tuersday, January 9. Values for export cattle as well as suitable feeders improved noticeably, and lighter cattle aslo showed improvement depending on their quality. Cattle for the sale were drawn from Eidsvold, Mundubbera, […]
