Free Flu Shots Available
Bookings are now open for Queenslanders to receive free flu vaccinations.
Man Bashed During Robbery
Murgon police are hunting intruders who bashed a man unconscious during a robbery.
All Local Councils Now Decided
UPDATED
The race for mayor and councillors has now been decided in all councils across the local region.
Four Rescue Helicopters Called
Rescue helicopters were called four times to Boondooma over the Easter Weekend to help five people injured in separate incidents at the Manar Park off-road recreational venue.
Car Fire Sparks Alarm
A vehicle on fire in a backyard of a house in Bell Street, Cherbourg, sparked an alarm on Easter Sunday night.
Serious Crash At Coolabunia
A man aged in his 60s was taken to hospital on Saturday with serious injuries after a traffic crash at Coolabunia.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding Lee Park’s popular Easter race meeting on Saturday, March 30.
Goomeri Looks To Past And Future
Centenarian George Ansell returned to his roots on Saturday to officially open the 84th Goomeri Show.
Eagle Girls Soar At Carnival
The South Burnett Eagles girls starred at last weekend’s Walker Challenge U13 carnival hosted by Toowoomba Valleys Junior Rugby League Club
New Chair For Health Board
Deputy chair Dr Dennis Campbell has taken over the role of chair of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board following the resignation of Mike Horan AM.
Philanthropy Expert To Visit
Community Foundations Australia CEO Ian Bird – the chair of the Global Fund for Community Foundations – will be visiting the South Burnett next week.
Pilgrims Walk To Support Homeless
Pilgrims on a journey to raise $250,000 for a vital homeless shelter in Brisbane walked into Kingaroy on Thursday on Day 6 of a week-long trek to Cherbourg.
Kathy Duff Declared Mayor
Almost two weeks after polls closed, Kathy Duff has been officially declared the new Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Dean Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Multi-Golden Guitar winner Dean Perrett was inducted into the South Burnett Music Awards’ “Hall Of Fame” during a musical celebration held in Blackbutt last week.
SBRC To Review Signage Bylaws
South Burnett Regional Council plans to review its bylaws surrounding election signage as part of a greater review of Local Laws already under way.
Cultural Harmonies Fill Forecourt
Harmony Day – an annual celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity – filled the Glendon Street Forecourt in Kingaroy with music, dancing and colourful costumes on Saturday.
Valuations Likely To Rise Again
South Burnett ratepayers could be hit with steep increases to their land valuations the next time Queensland’s Valuer-General assesses the region.
Familiar Face Signs Off
A small presentation was made at Kingaroy Library on Tuesday to one of the region’s long-serving Justices of the Peace who will be leaving the area soon.
CTC Wins Major Training Award
The second annual South Burnett Training Awards have been hailed as a success by organisers after tickets were booked out in advance and the number of nominations for awards almost doubled.
Busy Days For Paramedics
Emergency services were called to a string of incidents in the South Burnett area over the past few days.
