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Candidates Praised For Their Courage

Candidates Praised For Their Courage

The toxicity of social media meant many good people in Queensland’s 77 councils will not be recontesting their positions at the upcoming March 16 elections, a candidates’ forum held in Kingaroy heard on Monday night.

Dumping Damages Sewage Plant

Dumping Damages Sewage Plant

Trade waste dumped illegally into Kingaroy’s sewerage system has been blamed for South Burnett Regional Council being issued with an Environmental Protection Order.

Vale Miles Noller

Vale Miles Noller

The death has been reported of well-known rural journalist – and former Kumbia resident – Miles Noller, 77.

Invitations To Growers

Invitations To Growers

South Burnett farmers interested in growing sesame have been invited to attend a field walk at the Kingaroy Research Facility.

We Live In Dangerous Times

We Live In Dangerous Times

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that South Burnett residents are going to the polls on March 16 to elect a Mayor and five councillors for the next four years.

MP Supports Local Nuke Discussion

MP Supports Local Nuke Discussion

Nationals leader David Littleproud – the Member for Maranoa – has said he is prepared “to lead the community” in a discussion about installing a nuclear power plant in the Kingaroy area.

Kingaroy Man Slashed In Neck

Kingaroy Man Slashed In Neck

A 42-year-old Kingaroy man is in a critical condition after being slashed in the neck late on Saturday night.

No Body, Just Gossip

No Body, Just Gossip

Wild social media comments about an incident in the South Burnett have been proven wrong … again.

Bundy Too Strong In Final

Bundy Too Strong In Final

After dominating during the first three rounds, the South Burnett XI fell at the last hurdle in the Goodchild Shield Grand Final played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Sunday.

Floral Art To Blossom At Workshops

Floral Art To Blossom At Workshops

Connecting through creativity and colour … this is the key idea behind a series of workshops which have been organised by Moffatdale floral artist Felicity Aitken.

CEO Briefs MPs On Law Changes

CEO Briefs MPs On Law Changes

South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt PSM addressed a State Government committee this week discussing proposed amendments to legislation which could affect the rates paid by resources companies.

No Bunya Mountains Dinner

No Bunya Mountains Dinner

After three successful outings, the Bunya Mountains Community Association has confirmed it will not be running its popular “Dinner Under The Stars” this year.

Candidates Go Bush For The Night

Candidates Go Bush For The Night

All four South Burnett mayoral candidates were in action together for the first time at the Murgon Business and Development Association’s  (MBDA) meet’n’greet on Wednesday night.