Target Risk, Not Revenue: Councillor
South Burnett Regional Council will complain to the State Government about the siting of yellow speed camera trailers in the region, dubbed “flash for cash” on social media.
Sign Up To Find Grants
Winning grants could become a whole lot easier thanks to South Burnett Regional Council’s new “Grant Finder” search engine.
Festive Fun At Proston
The showgrounds were the place to be on Saturday night in Proston if you wanted to catch up with Santa!
Councillors Back Housing Proposal
A proposal to build a multi-unit complex in Murgon to provide independent living for disabled adults has won approval from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Carnival Changes Can’t Faze Santa
The Murgon Christmas Carnival’s shift to the showgrounds on Friday night may have broken with tradition, but Santa didn’t get lost … much to the delight of local children.
Huge Year For Courtney
Brisbane Heat may have lost the WBBL Final but it’s sure to be a season Courtney Sippel will remember for a long time.
New Venue For Wondai Carnival
The annual Wondai Christmas Carnival – a Christmas Eve tradition in the South Burnett – will be shifting to Wondai Showgrounds this year after difficulties securing Council permits.
Rhonda Pulls Out Of Election Race
The first candidate to put up their hand to run for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council in 2024 has decided to withdraw from the contest.
Murgon Dog Park Gets Go-Ahead
Murgon dog owners will get a dog park … but they’ll need to wait until Council can find the necessary funds to pay for it.
Man Killed In Quad Rollover
A man has died after a quad bike rolled at Kingsthorpe on Saturday afternoon.
Big Day For Nanango Scorpions
It was a big day last Saturday for the Nanango Cricket Club at their Alan Downie Sportsfields home ground.
Everyone Can Make A Difference
What can you do with 29,000 cans and bottles? Well, if you’re Paddy “The Can Man” Weber, you can carefully collect them and then make a big difference in the lives of people struggling at Christmas.
Nanango Driver Charged
A 50-year-old Nanango man has been charged with a high-range drink driving offence after being found in a stationary vehicle on the side of the Isis Highway.
Speed Limit Drops In Bunyas
The speed limit will be reduced to 40km/h along a 600m section of Bunya Mountains Road to improve safety in the Bunya Mountains township.
‘Missing Link’ Officially Opens
The “missing link” in a key back road linking Blackbutt to Crows Nest was officially opened in a small ceremony at Googa Creek on Friday morning.
Five Hurt In Coolabunia Crash
Five young people were injured – one seriously – when a Mitsubishi Pajero rolled on the D’Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia just after midnight on Thursday.
Women And Wildflowers At Wondai
Wondai Regional Art Gallery is hosting a special travelling exhibition which features “wildflowering” by some of Queensland’s top women artists.
Deter Thieves … Lock Up!
Police will be boosting patrols over the summer holidays as part of a statewide focus to prevent home break-ins.
Solar Farm Gets Green Light
A proposal to build a large solar farm near Blackbutt has been approved by the South Burnett Regional Council despite objections from Cr Kathy Duff.
Push To Accredit Rural Medical Skills
Medical groups are urging GPs and community members to have their say about a push to have “rural generalist medicine” recognised as a specialist field.
