QFES Thanked For Fire Efforts
Acting Mayor Cr Gavin Jones has thanked Queensland Fire and Emergency Services for their ongoing efforts during the recent bushfires, but urged residents to stay up-to-date about warnings.
Music Muster Attracts All Ages
It was a real mix of young and old at the official opening of the 2023 Murgon Music Muster on Friday afternoon.
Tickets On Sale To Support Families
Tickets are now on sale for the annual South Burnett Mayor’s Community Christmas Luncheon.
Please Support Rural Aid: AgForce
AgForce is calling on residents to support organisations such as Rural Aid to help primary producers get back on their feet.
From Blackbutt To The World
Blackbutt axeman Mitch Argent will be testing his skills against the best in the world at the Stihl Timbersports World Championship this week in Germany.
Five Groups To Share $140,000
Five South Burnett not-for-profit organisations will share almost $140,000 in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Let’s Make This Christmas Happy!
South Burnett Online is proud to be joining other local businesses in supporting this year’s Christmas Food Drive.
Streetscape Costs Rise To $2.7m
The cost of upgrading Wondai’s roundabout and the lower portion of Scott Street has ballooned from $1.5 million to $2.7 million during the past two years.
Fodder Coming To Help After Fires
Five road trains of fodder have been despatched – including three to the Burnett region – to assist livestock affected by the recent bushfires around Queensland.
Urgent Appeal To Check Sheds
Police hold grave fears for the safety of missing Ballogie woman Helen Free, 58, who wandered away from a property on J. Hunters Road at 5:00pm on Sunday and hasn’t been seen since.
November Roster For Health Nurses
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurses will be at various locations in the South Burnett in November.
GRDC Pays Tribute To Researcher
The Grains Research & Development Corporation has paid tribute to well-known Queensland-based researcher Alan Cruickshank who died on October 25 from cancer.
MP Welcomes ‘Roaming’ Trial
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has welcomed findings by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission that allowing mobile phone “roaming” during emergencies and natural disasters is technically feasible.
Tenders Open For Grazing Projects
Tenders are now open for a State Government program which aims to help graziers reduce sediment and nutrient loads in waterways in Great Barrier Reef catchments.
Trial Over Snake Bite Death
A 32-year-old Murgon father has been committed to face trial in the Brisbane Supreme Court over the death of his 11-year-old son in 2021.
Halloween Comes Alive (and Dead)
Ghouls and ghosties, witches and warlocks – and even a mummy or two – were spotted wandering Nanango streets on Tuesday night as part of the town’s annual Halloween celebration.
Young People Look To The Future
Confident, colourful and creative … this was the face of Cherbourg’s young people on show at the official opening of the community’s new “YAG Shop” on Friday.
Please Check Your Sheds: Police
Police are continuing to appeal for public help to locate a missing Ballogie woman, including checking their yards and sheds.
Kathy To Run For Mayor
Division 5 councillor Kathy Duff announced on social media on Monday night she will run for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Warning On Fake Charities
Western Downs Regional Council has issued a warning about fake donation pages appearing online allegedly to assist bushfire victims.
