Council Trio To Recontest Divisions
Three current South Burnett councillors have confirmed they will be recontesting their divisions at the upcoming Local Government election.
MP Calls For Renewables ‘Pause’
Nationals leader – and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud – has again called for a National Energy Summit and the introduction of nuclear energy to tackle the “reckless” push for renewable energy.
Nicola’s Work Has Rocketed, Literally
South Burnett author Nicola Pitt has enjoyed a stellar career as an author – after all, she’s published about 40 novels – but she very nearly enjoyed a lunar career as well.
$300,000 Boost For Local Groups
Almost $300,000 in grants have been awarded to local community groups under the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Prickett Pulls Out Of Poll
Another would-be candidate has pulled out of the upcoming South Burnett council elections.
Nanango Loses May Races
Racing Queensland has stripped Nanango Race Club of its planned May 18 race meeting.
LifeFlight Flew 2851 Missions
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue crews performed 2851 missions – and helped 7455 people – across Queensland in 2023.
More Storms Predicted
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that the heavy rainfall which caused flash flooding – and severed several roads – across parts of the South Burnett on Monday evening could reoccur on Tuesday.
Wambo Fund Applications Open Soon
Applications will open next month for Round 1 of Wambo Wind Farm’s 2024 Community Benefit Fund.
Dylan Joins Speedway Royalty
Local hero Josh Harm made history at this year’s Kings Royal at Kingaroy Speedway, but it wasn’t enough to take the crown after three nights of hectic racing.
Wondai Gallery Reflects, Respects
Wondai’s Australia Day events were concentrated around Coronation Park and the Wondai Regional Art Gallery.
Murgon Honours Its Achievers
The Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum hosted Murgon’s traditional Australia Day event on Friday.
Big Crowd Turns Out In Nanango
Council, the Nanango Business Alliance and Show Society hosted a big crowd at Nanango’s exuberant Australia Day event.
Hivesville’s Park Was Buzzing
Hivesville’s Memorial Park was abuzz with activity on Australia Day.
Scouts Proud To Host Big Day
Bunya District Scouts hosted Kingaroy’s main Australia Day event on Friday as part of the group’s big centenary year.
Man Hurt In Tug-O-War
An elderly man was assessed by paramedics after an incident during a tug-o-war event in Kingaroy on Friday morning.
Obituary: Reg McCallum 1926-2024
Australia Day attendees were shocked to hear on Friday that former Nanango mayor, Reginald Beach McCallum OAM, died suddenly this week.
Man Hurt In Crash
A 65-year-old man was injured in a single-vehicle crash at Coolabunia on Thursday afternoon.
Nominations Open For Awards
Entries are now open for the second annual South Burnett Training Awards, hosted by the Rotary Satellite Club of Kingaroy (Sunrise).
Students Start Energy Cadetships
Two South Burnett high school students are part of a new cadetship program in the energy industry, thanks to a partnership between Ergon Energy Network, Energex and TAFE Queensland.
