‘The Justice System Isn’t Working’
“The system isn’t working!” That’s the message Cherbourg Council CEO Chatur Zala wants to get out after a string of break-ins and vandalism in the community over the past few weeks.
Go-Ahead For Blackbutt Homes
South Burnett Regional Council has given approval for a new subdivision in Blackbutt, roughly 1.2km from the town’s CBD.
Platinum Sponsor Backs Awards
Building Industry Training (BIT) – a training organisation which will soon be coming to the South Burnett – has come on board as the Platinum sponsor for the 2024 South Burnett Training Awards.
Tarong Fund Invites Applications
South Burnett community organisations have been invited to submit applications to the Tarong Community Partnership Fund for projects that will create long-lasting benefits for the region.
Celtic Festival To Raise Funds
Looking for a way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Then this could be it … a Celtic Festival Concert in Nanango on March 17.
Come And Try Running!
Like running? Don’t mind early morning starts? Then the Go Getta Girls could be the club for you!
Julie Fills The Walls At Wondai
Works by South Nanango artist Julie Taschke are filling the walls of all three galleries at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Nanango’s Turn To Host Candidates
A large crowd packed Taras Hall in Nanango on Sunday afternoon for the final South Burnett candidates forum before the March 16 poll.
Maggie Wins Youth Of The Year
The always-hotly contested Kingaroy Lions Club Youth Of The Year competition is back after a three-year break!
Grant To Update Honour Boards
The Wooroolin Community Committee will receive $2462 to update the honour boards at Wooroolin Memorial Hall.
Production Up, Exports Down
Australia’s farm, fisheries and forestry sectors are set to rebound in 2024-25, according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Mayor Injured In Crash
Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig is expected to have further scans on Tuesday after being involved in a serious crash at Ross Creek, near Goomboorian, on Monday night.
Bumper Roll-Up At Yarraman
A forum for candidates contesting the upcoming Toowoomba Regional Council elections drew a bumper roll-up of candidates on Saturday night.
Voting Starts … For Arts Award!
Voting began on Monday … but we don’t mean just for the local Council elections!
AgForce Queries Fire Ant Baits
AgForce has urged a ramping up of fire ant eradication methods, including the use of different baits to combat the invasive pest.
More Delays Anger MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says further delays on the roadworks on the New England Highway between Cooyar and Coalbank are just not good enough.
Riders Injured In Two Incidents
An RACQ LifeFlight helicopter performed three back-to-back missions on Saturday, including two involving injured horse riders.
More Funding To Target Dumpers
South Burnett and Cherbourg councils have received funding to continue the employment of an illegal dumping compliance officer.
Vikings Sail Into Grand Final
Tingoora Vikings are through to the Grand Final of the South Burnett senior cricket competition after an emphatic victory over Murgon Diggers on Saturday.
Candidates Shape Up At Goomeri
Goomeri and Kilkivan residents expressed their discontent with the current Gympie Regional Council – and solar farms – during a sometimes fiery “Meet The Candidates” night on Thursday.
