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Apply Now For FairPlay Vouchers

Apply Now For FairPlay Vouchers

The 10th round of FairPlay vouchers has opened to help eligible families of young Queenslanders with the cost of signing up with a local sports or active recreation clubs.

Residents Urged To ‘Get Ready’

Residents Urged To ‘Get Ready’

The South Burnett’s Local Disaster Management Group is urging residents to be prepared in case extreme weather linked to Tropical Cyclone Kirrily affects the region.

Green Light For $130m Health Hub

Green Light For $130m Health Hub

Work on the $130 million health complex to be built on the site of the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy is expected to begin later this year.

Have You Seen Joe?

Have You Seen Joe?

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a missing person, Joe Johnson, 28, who was last seen at Pie Creek south-west of Gympie.

Seth To Run For Division 4

Seth To Run For Division 4

Goodger resident Seth Schuback is the youngest South Burnett candidate so far to nominate for election at the March 16 council poll.

Two Roads Temporarily Closed

Two Roads Temporarily Closed

South Burnett Regional Council has turned down separate applications to permanently close two little-used rural roads in Moffatdale and Wengenville, but has agreed to temporarily close both instead.

More Delays In Rape Case

More Delays In Rape Case

The hearing of rape charges against Moffatdale businessman Joe Prendergast has been delayed again after a court was told his defence team had not received some key evidence from police.

Council To Take Up Hall Trusteeship

Council To Take Up Hall Trusteeship

South Burnett Regional Council will take over trusteeship of the decrepit Goodger School so that local residents who want to save the building can find the funds to restore it to a useable state.

Incentive Scheme For Rural GPs

Incentive Scheme For Rural GPs

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has welcomed a Federal Government announcement of payments of up to $21,000 for some rural doctors.

Family Night To Start Carnival

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

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

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 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

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

Pub Named As Finalist

The Linville Hotel has been named as a finalist in the annual Grey Nomad Awards, run by Awards Absolute.