MP ‘Disappointed’ By Delays
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is extremely disappointed that there has been a two-year delay in the start of planning for the replacement of the dangerous single-lane Tanduringie Creek Bridge.
Underground Fault Sparks Blackout
A fault in an underground cable has been blamed for a blackout which hit Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Tuesday afternoon, forcing Woolworths to dump thousands of dollars worth of stock.
Pre-Season Games This Weekend
The South Burnett Rugby League season is drawing closer, with trial games scheduled to be held in Kingaroy and Nanango this week.
Feedback On Dam Scheme
Queensland Hydro is seeking community feedback on a draft framework for its planned Community Benefits Program for the Borumba Pumped Hydro project.
$30m ‘Super Round’ Opens
The State Government is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund with a massive $30 million Super Round.
Planning Begins For New Bridge
Planning has finally begun on a possible replacement for the dangerous, single-lane Tanduringie Creek Bridge.
Three Hurt In Collision
Three people were injured – two seriously – in a collision on the D’Aguilar Highway between Moore and Benarkin on Saturday night.
Motorbike Rider Injured
A motorbike rider was injured in a fall near Cherbourg on Saturday afternoon.
AgForce Takes Basin Fight To Court
AgForce has launched legal action in the Federal Court in a bid to stop miner Glencore from pumping waste into the Great Artesian Basin.
Field Day Opens Eyes To Sesame
A field day held at the Kingaroy Research Facility last week has sparked interest in growing sesame to help improve farm resilience.
Man Charged With Armed Robberies
A 22-year-old man has been charged with several offences after investigations into two alleged armed robberies in Kingaroy and Murgon.
Proston Launches Show Season
The South Burnett’s 2024 show season kicked off last Saturday with the 66th annual Proston Show.
Hospital Foundation Seeks Directors
Nominations have been called for Directors on the Board of the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Limited.
Hornets Win Mundubbera 9s
Cherbourg Hornets came out victorious at the Mundubbera 9s carnival.
More Grand Finals On Saturday
There are more Grand Finals for South Burnett cricketers to negotiate this weekend.
Big Fines For Illegal Waste
Waste operators have been put on notice after an unlicensed operator received heavy fines last week and a recent blitz on metal recyclers.
Mum Shattered By Tragic News
A Proston mum whose son has been missing for nine months is distraught she learned via Facebook that his body had been identified.
Self-Portrait Wins $2200 Prize
Eight artists shared $5200 in prize money at the biannual David Bryce Rural Art Awards which were announced on Friday night.
Diggers Fight Off Vikings Attack
Murgon Diggers caused an upset in the Grand Final of the South Burnett Senior Cricket competition on Saturday, downing favourites Tingoora Vikings in a nail-biting finish.
Upgrade To Be Completed In May
South Burnett Regional Council’s upgrade to the lower end of Scott Street in Wondai is now well under way … as motorists and pedestrians in the area would be well aware.
