PHN To Host Meet’n’Greet
Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN has invited health professionals from across the South Burnett to attend a meet’n’greet to be held next month near Kingaroy.
Rally Against ‘Reckless Renewables’
Two South Burnett residents are scheduled to speak at a rally targeting renewable energy projects to be held in Canberra on Tuesday.
‘If You Haven’t Failed …’
Rugby league legend Gordon Tallis talked footy – and bouncing back – to an appreciative audience gathered at the Proston Men’s Shed on Saturday night.
Annual Pilgrimage For Stamp Lovers
To some people, collecting stamps is just about making money … finding that elusive misprint that could sell at auction for millions.
Polls: What’s Happening Elsewhere?
The South Burnett isn’t the only region bracing for an election, every other council in Queensland will also be going to the polls.
$4.5m Invested Into Mental Health
Kingaroy’s new mental health support service, Head To Health, has been “officially” opened, even though it is already supporting about 30 clients.
Battese To Stand For Council
A third candidate has tossed his hat into the ring for Division 5 at the South Burnett Regional Council elections on March 16.
Locals Honoured At Rosalie Awards
A number of Cooyar and Yarraman residents were presented with awards during a Toowoomba Regional Council event held at Goombungee Hall on Australia Day.
Ballin To Join Maroons Staff
Former Kingaroy Red Ant Matt Ballin has joined the Queensland Maroons coaching staff for the 2024 State of Origin series.
Huge Carnival This Weekend!
The Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s popular annual Soccer 7s carnival is on again this weekend (February 3-4)
TRC Invites Applications For Grants
Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
Urgent Callout For New Members
New members have been invited to join the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary to help fundraise for new equipment for Kingaroy Hospital.
Council Declines Church Offer
South Burnett Regional Council has declined an offer from the Anglican Church to take over ownership of St Faith’s Church and its cemetery in Mondure.
Council Trio To Recontest Divisions
Three current South Burnett councillors have confirmed they will be recontesting their divisions at the upcoming Local Government election.
MP Calls For Renewables ‘Pause’
Nationals leader – and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud – has again called for a National Energy Summit and the introduction of nuclear energy to tackle the “reckless” push for renewable energy.
Nicola’s Work Has Rocketed, Literally
South Burnett author Nicola Pitt has enjoyed a stellar career as an author – after all, she’s published about 40 novels – but she very nearly enjoyed a lunar career as well.
$300,000 Boost For Local Groups
Almost $300,000 in grants have been awarded to local community groups under the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Prickett Pulls Out Of Poll
Another would-be candidate has pulled out of the upcoming South Burnett council elections.
Nanango Loses May Races
Racing Queensland has stripped Nanango Race Club of its planned May 18 race meeting.
LifeFlight Flew 2851 Missions
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue crews performed 2851 missions – and helped 7455 people – across Queensland in 2023.
