Nurses Invited To Share Experiences
Nursing is never an easy gig, but in rural and remote communities nurses can face an especially steep learning curve, and not just in the emergency department.
Canberra Rally Attacks Dam Project
Two South Burnett MPs plus two local residents were key speakers at a noisy anti-renewables rally held outside Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday.
Paddy To Honour His Dad
Cherbourg Hornets’ veteran Paddy Alberts will be leading a very special team at an Indigenous rugby league carnival in Nambour this weekend.
Council Collection On Show
Visitors to the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery can get a rare glimpse at most (but not all) of the South Burnett Regional Council’s permanent art collection this month.
Trainees Dig Deep For Elders
Four trainees have been making a big impact at the Ny-Ku Byun Elders Village in Cherbourg, thanks to a UnitingCare Queensland program.
Market Up Slightly Again
1000 cattle were sold at the Murgon combined agents sale on January 23 with all descriptions selling to dearer rates.
Tourists ‘Spent $385m In Region’
More than five million people visited the South Burnett region in 2023, according to statistics released by local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett (VSB).
PHN To Host Meet’n’Greet
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN has invited health professionals from across the South Burnett to attend a meet’n’greet to be held next month near Kingaroy.
Rally Against ‘Reckless Renewables’
Two South Burnett residents are scheduled to speak at a rally targeting renewable energy projects to be held in Canberra on Tuesday.
‘If You Haven’t Failed …’
Rugby league legend Gordon Tallis talked footy – and bouncing back – to an appreciative audience gathered at the Proston Men’s Shed on Saturday night.
Annual Pilgrimage For Stamp Lovers
To some people, collecting stamps is just about making money … finding that elusive misprint that could sell at auction for millions.
Polls: What’s Happening Elsewhere?
The South Burnett isn’t the only region bracing for an election, every other council in Queensland will also be going to the polls.
$4.5m Invested Into Mental Health
Kingaroy’s new mental health support service, Head To Health, has been “officially” opened, even though it is already supporting about 30 clients.
Battese To Stand For Council
A third candidate has tossed his hat into the ring for Division 5 at the South Burnett Regional Council elections on March 16.
Locals Honoured At Rosalie Awards
A number of Cooyar and Yarraman residents were presented with awards during a Toowoomba Regional Council event held at Goombungee Hall on Australia Day.
Ballin To Join Maroons Staff
Former Kingaroy Red Ant Matt Ballin has joined the Queensland Maroons coaching staff for the 2024 State of Origin series.
Huge Carnival This Weekend!
The Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s popular annual Soccer 7s carnival is on again this weekend (February 3-4)
TRC Invites Applications For Grants
Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
Urgent Callout For New Members
New members have been invited to join the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary to help fundraise for new equipment for Kingaroy Hospital.
Council Declines Church Offer
South Burnett Regional Council has declined an offer from the Anglican Church to take over ownership of St Faith’s Church and its cemetery in Mondure.
