$5000 Kickstart To Pink Campaign
“Pinking Up South Burnett” – the region’s annual fundraising campaign for the McGrath Foundation’s breast care nurses – was officially launched on Friday with a generous private donation.
Artists Do Their Bit For Ukraine
An art exhibition held at Nanango’s Ringsfield House at the weekend had two major aims … to help raise much-needed funds to help the victims of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as help revive the use of the historic house for functions.
Gladys Celebrates 100 Years!
A morning tea was held at Castra in Murgon last Thursday to mark the 100th birthday of popular local resident Gladys Birch.
Why I’m Voting Yes
I grew up on the southern fringe of Sydney in the 1950s and 1960s and I had no contact whatsoever with Indigenous Australians.
New Guide For School Leavers
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released his annual School Leavers’ Guide for Year 12 students as they prepare for life after high school.
Man Charged With Assaulting Police
A 38-year-old Nudgee man has been charged with a assaulting and obstructing police after an alleged incident at Murgon Watchhouse.
Man Charged Over Child Contact
A convicted child sex offender has been charged with failing to report contact with children after allegedly having sex with a vulnerable girl in Kingaroy.
Two Hurt After Vehicle Hits Cow
A man aged in his 30s was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a vehicle hit a cow at Pimpimbudgee on Saturday.
Cricket Ready To Go!
The weather’s getting warmer … so it’s time for cricket! South Burnett’s local competitions are getting under way this weekend.
Footy Oval To Host Relay For Life
It’s time again for the annual South Burnett Relay For Life fundraiser for Cancer Council Queensland … but it’s at a new venue!
Meeting To Discuss Hall’s Future
South Burnett Regional Council is holding more community consultations to discuss the future of Tingoora Hall.
Holiday Park To Host Meet’n’Greet
Kingaroy Holiday Park will be hosting the October meet’n’greet by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Barlil Weir Case ‘Key’: Draft Report
The public has been invited to provide feedback on the draft Bundaberg Burnett Regional Water Assessment released by Sunwater this week.
Farm Incomes Tipped To Slump
After enjoying two record years, ABARES has forecast that broadacre farm incomes will fall significantly in 2023–24 due to the drier conditions and lower prices, especially for livestock.
QFF Extends Energy Audit Program
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has extended its energy-saving program, Energy Southern Queensland, to the Toowoomba and Western Downs regional council areas.
Have You Seen Jayden?
Police are seeking public help to locate a 28-year-old man reported missing in the Kingaroy area.
Memories Are Always Golden
Golden memories are the key to Cherbourg’s “Golden Oldies” celebration, which filled Cherbourg Community Hall with laughter (and some tears) again on Saturday.
Cobbo Picked For Kangaroos Squad
Cherbourg’s Selwyn Cobbo is one of four debutants named in the 21-man rugby league squad for the 2023 Pacific Championships.
Pest, Weed Burden Rises
The third national survey of pests and weeds shows 85 per cent of land managers spent on average about $21,950 in 2022 on pest and weed species management.
Man Killed In Dozer Rollover
A man died on Wednesday morning when a bulldozer overturned in a forestry area at Tarong.
