South Burnett Rates Rise 3.65pc
A shock last-minute move by South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto to overturn weeks of deliberations failed at Wednesday’s Budget meeting.
Old Boys To Lace Up On Saturday
The South Burnett Thrashers’ dream run in the 2023 Darling Downs Rugby Union competition came back down to earth last Saturday when the team came up against a determined Condamine Cods.
Irrigation Discount Extended
The 15 per cent discount to irrigators on the Sunwater and Seqwater schemes has been extended until 2024-25 .
Emma’s Off To The Ekka!
It was Murgon Show Society’s turn to host the annual South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals on Saturday … and the big day didn’t disappoint!
BaconFest Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets can now be booked online for Kingaroy’s pig annual celebration, BaconFest (August 18-20).
Rotary Celebrates 100 Years
South Burnett Rotarians attended a reception at State Parliament last week to mark 100 years of Rotary in Queensland.
Man Hurt In Bike Collision
A man aged in his 40s was flown to hospital after a motorcycle crash on a private property in the South Burnett on Saturday.
Man Charged With Sex Offences
Murgon detectives have charged a 41-year-old man after investigations into multiple alleged sexual assaults in the Moffatdale area over the past six years.
Search For Luke Scaled Back
Police have scaled back the search for missing South Burnett man, Luke Fergusson, after 10 days scouring properties and bushland.
Cherbourg Runs Away At Home
Cherbourg hosted a big day of junior and senior rugby league at Jack O’Chin Oval last Saturday.
Tender Awarded For Hospital Design
John Holland has been awarded the tender to lead the design stage for the new $1.3 billion Toowoomba Hospital, which will be built at the Baillie Henderson site.
Nanango Golfers Celebrate Centenary
While Nanango township was celebrating its 175th birthday on Saturday, Nanango Golf Club was also marking a very special occasion.
Flood Grant Deadlines Extended
Primary producers, small businesses and not-for-profit agencies still recovering from the devastating floods of early 2022 now have more time to apply for Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants.
Local Seniors ‘Overlooked’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the safety of South Burnett seniors has been overlooked in the State Budget.
$25m Bridge Now Open
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has welcomed the opening of the John Peterson Bridge.
Are You Ready For Work?
Are you over 15, not currently employed and ready to start working? Then South Burnett CTC may be hosting the course for you!
Saints Celebrate Girl Power!
The South Burnett Saints celebrated their female players, support staff and fans with a big pink day last Saturday at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
Council Warning On Fake Calls
South Burnett Regional Council has warned residents to be alert to scam phone callers claiming to be from Council.
Simple Test Could Save Your Life
The majority of Queenslanders simply throw away the free – and potentially life-saving – bowel cancer screening tests when they arrive in the mail.
Governor To Visit Wondai
Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young – who was the special guest at Nanango’s 175th anniversary celebrations on the weekend – will be returning to the South Burnett next month.
