Man Charged After Stand-Off
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a 14-hour stand-off with police in Kingaroy on Tuesday evening.
October Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be at various locations in the South Burnett in October.
Railway Dream Becomes A Reality
The long journey by the Murgon Men’s Shed to secure a steam locomotive to park beside the South Burnett Rail Trail was finally realised on Monday with the unveiling of C17 No 763.
Prendergast Charged With Rape
A change in the law means the Moffatdale businessman charged with 11 counts of rape can now be named in the media.
QFES Commissioner Resigns
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Greg Leach has announced he will leave the role at the end of this month.
Where To Vote In Referendum
Early voting on the The Voice To Parliament referendum opened on Tuesday in the South Burnett.
Council Urges Residents ‘Get Ready’
Western Downs Regional Council is urging residents to prepare their homes and families for severe weather as hot, dry conditions continue and the summer storm season approaches.
Feedback Sought On Wine Grants
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is seeking feedback on the $10 million per year Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program.
The Voice? Why Not?
Early voting opens in Queensland today on what I believe is the most important decision Australians have been asked to make in almost half a century … giving a Voice to Indigenous Australians.
Centenary Powered By Town Spirit
An estimated 1500 to 2000 people turned out in Proston at the weekend to help celebrate the town’s Centenary.
Have You Seen Helen?
UPDATE 2: Sadly, Helen went missing again on October 29. At at November 13, she had not been located.
Man, 21, Killed In Crash
A 21-year-old Nanango man has died in a single-vehicle crash at Barker Creek Flat, near Nanango.
Survey Supports Public Transport
Local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett (VSB) has urged local groups, organisations and businesses to write letters of support in favour of the introduction of public transport in the region.
Work Starts On Arts Strategy
Members of the South Burnett Regional Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee met in Kingaroy last Saturday to put forward ideas for a proposed arts strategy for the region.
Nina Appointed Patron To CTC
Nina Temperton was named Honorary Patron of South Burnett CTC at the not-for-profit association’s annual general meeting in Kingaroy on Thursday night.
Fallen Police Honoured At Nanango
Police from across the South Burnett joined community members at Nanango’s Uniting Church on Friday to mark National Police Remembrance Day.
Nominations Open For Australia Day
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett’s annual Australia Day Awards.
Proston’s Centenary Is Ready To Roll!
It’s been building up steam for more than a year but preparations by a group of dedicated volunteers will finally come to a head this weekend when Proston celebrates its centenary!
KCCI Hosts Two Investment Gurus
The KCCI is bringing two specialist speakers to the South Burnett for its “Path to Prosperity” event.
Mum’s Creativity To Fill Gallery
An unusual exhibition casting a spotlight on the creative life of an “ordinary” country woman will be taking over the Kingaroy Art Gallery in October.
