Where You’ll Be Voting
Wondering where to vote for the upcoming Council elections? Election day is Saturday, March 16, but pre-poll voting will be available from March 4.
Sitting Mayor Draws Top Slot
Current mayor Elvie Sandow has drawn the top spot on the ballot paper to contest the upcoming Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council election.
Schumacher Draws Top Ballot Spot
Cr Kirstie Schumacher has secured the valuable No 1 spot on voting slips for the upcoming election for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Sheik Books ‘Farewell’ Concert
The original “Sheik of Scrubby Creek”, Chad Morgan OAM, turned 91 on Sunday but time may finally be catching up with the South Burnett’s original country superstar.
Nanango Bursts Out In Pink
Saturday’s Nanango race meeting had the fashions theme “pretty in pink”, so naturally there was a lot of pink about the place.
New Format For Kumbia Markets
Kumbia’s monthly markets will take on a new format this year after more than a decade of operation.
Memorial Team Triumphs In Wet
The Winston Alberts Memorial team brought home the Sunshine Coast Bunyas Carnival trophy on Sunday after a massive weekend of rugby league at Nambour.
Final Council Nominations …
Nominations closed at noon on Tuesday for the March 16 Council elections, so this is now the final list of Mayoral and Councillor candidates for the South Burnett, Cherbourg and other adjoining councils.
Kumbia Debates Future Of Kindy
The Kumbia Hall Committee will form a sub-committee to investigate future uses of the disused Kumbia Kindergarten buildings.
Charlotte Wins $1000 Bursary
Charlotte Landherr has been selected to receive the $1000 Nanango Electorate Year 12 School Leaver’s Bursary.
Grants Open For Reef Projects
Applications are now open for the State Government’s Reef Place-Based Integrated Projects (2023–2026) grants scheme, and projects from within the South Burnett are eligible.
SunPork Backs BaconFest Again
SunPork Group has renewed its partnership with Kingaroy BaconFest in a new multi-year sponsorship deal.
Police Officer ‘Slashed With Knife’
A 31-year-old Cherbourg man has been charged after an incident in Ipswich at the weekend during which a police officer was slashed with a knife.
Qld Health Issues Ross River Alert
Queensland Health has warned there is a heightened risk of Ross River virus infection after surveillance activities revealed a sharp rise in detections of mosquitoes carrying the virus.
Motorcyclist In Crash
Paramedics were called to a motorcycle crash on the Bunya Highway at Taabinga on Sunday evening.
Free Caravan Safety Program
VANSafe Queensland will be running two free workshops for caravan owners in Kingaroy and Yarraman this weekend.
Nanango Auxiliary Needs Your Vote!
There’s just nine days left to vote for the Nanango RSL Sub-Branch Auxiliary in the 2024 Ergon Energy and Energex Community Fund.
Douglas To Run For Division 2
Blackbutt resident Douglas Grant has thrown his hat into the ring to stand for Division 2 at the SBRC election on March 16.
Deb To Run For Division 4
Former real estate agent – and jockey – Deb Dennien is the latest candidate to nominate for a South Burnett Regional Council role in the upcoming election.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its traditional Valentine’s Day meeting on Saturday (February 10).
