103-Year-Old Church Closes
Murgon’s 103-year-old Christ Church – part of the Anglican parish of Barambah – held its last service on Saturday morning.
Transformer Coming On Friday
Motorists travelling in the South Burnett on Friday should keep an eye out for a convoy carrying a large transformer to Tarong Power Station.
Have You Seen Helen?
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 58-year-old woman reported missing from Ballogie.
Man Burnt Fighting Fire
A man aged in his 50s suffered burns after trying to contain a bushfire at Old Cooranga on Saturday.
Coaches Cast Eyes Over Local Talent
About 80 young rugby league players from across the Wide Bay region took part in a talent identification day at Kingaroy’s T.J. O’Neill Oval on Saturday.
NFF Praises EU Trade Deal Decision
The National Farmers’ Federation has congratulated Trade Minister Don Farrell for walking away from the proposed free trade deal with the European Union.
Mayor Extends Sick Leave
Media reports that Brett Otto has informed colleagues he would not be restanding for the position of South Burnett Mayor has puzzled some of his fellow councillors.
Three Charged After RL Final
Three people have been charged after an alleged altercation at T.J. O’Neill Oval following the 2023 Rugby League grand final in September.
Dairy Producers Issue Drought Alert
Dairy producer group EastAUSmilk is calling on State and Federal governments to be ready with support as drought starts to bite in Queensland and northern NSW.
Shellytop Rd: Return With Caution
At 10:07pm on Friday, QFES advised residents in the Shellytop Road area at Durong they could RETURN WITH CAUTION.
Wondai Backs A Winner
Cup Day is always a big one at Wondai … the Wondai Cup, that is, as well as the Caulfield Cup on the screens.
Marchers Reclaim The Night
The instruction went out on Thursday night … make as much noise as you like!
Kingaroy Blue Overpowers Wondai
Kingaroy Services Blue (3/319) defeated an under-strength Wondai Wolves (77 all out) by 242 runs at Wondai Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Local Fire Bans Extended
QFES has extended the local fire ban for residents in the South and North Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie council areas.
Durong Fire: Stay Informed
At 10:09pm on Friday, QFES downgraded the alert for a bushfire burning in the Durong area to STAY INFORMED.
Hay Day Helps To Lift Spirits
Twenty-five South Burnett farming families had a reason to smile on Wednesday, thanks to a generous donation of hay organised by the Murgon Lions Club.
New Faces At MBDA
Two long-standing members of the Murgon Business and Development Association retired from key roles at the group’s AGM.
New NFF Boss Slams Federal Policies
Newly installed National Farmers Federation president David Jochinke has launched a broadside against the Federal Government on his first day on the job.
Survey To Assess Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking feedback from the community about how the region’s recycling bin service is going.
MP Seeks Disaster Support After Fire
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the Federal and State governments to activate Disaster Recovery Funding for residents in the Cooyar area affected by the recent bushfires.
