Vehicle Stolen At Knifepoint
More details have been revealed about two violent vehicle thefts which occurred earlier this week in Murgon and Wondai.
Plans Unveiled For $130m Health Hub
A development application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the construction of a $130 million, six-storey medical precinct in Kingaroy.
Santa Pays A Visit To Kumbia
Kumbia’s annual Christmas Carnival attracted hundreds of people to the grounds around Kumbia Hall.
Head To Health Ready To Go
Kingaroy’s new mental health support service, Head To Health, is having a “soft opening” this week.
Food And Fun At Christmas Fair
There was plenty of food and fun to enjoy at Cherbourg’s annual Christmas Fair, held at the town’s Sports Complex.
Dog Debts To Be Carried Over
South Burnett dog owners who did not pay their annual dog registration fees on time this year will have the outstanding balance added to their next renewal notice.
Nanango Singer Recognised
Nanango singer Paul Ricketts has been named the winner of the inaugural Thornton Young Award which recognises new talent in Australian bush/heritage music.
Councils Win Engineering Awards
Two local councils picked up awards at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (Queensland Northern Territory) annual conference held on the Gold Coast.
Two Vehicles Stolen
Police are investigating a number of serious offences alleged to have occurred in Murgon and Wondai on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.
Rural Health Inequity In Spotlight
The further an Australian lives from an urban centre, the lower their life expectancy, according to statistics analysed by the National Rural Health Alliance.
Santa’s Workshop Winners Named
The first lot of winners in the quirky South Burnett Christmas Lights competitions for 2023 were named during a break in Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Brothers Earn Local Hero Grant
Deb Frecklington has congratulated local brothers, Zac and Alex Farmilo, on receiving one of her “Local Hero Grants”.
Target Risk, Not Revenue: Councillor
South Burnett Regional Council will complain to the State Government about the siting of yellow speed camera trailers in the region, dubbed “flash for cash” on social media.
Sign Up To Find Grants
Winning grants could become a whole lot easier thanks to South Burnett Regional Council’s new “Grant Finder” search engine.
Festive Fun At Proston
The showgrounds were the place to be on Saturday night in Proston if you wanted to catch up with Santa!
Councillors Back Housing Proposal
A proposal to build a multi-unit complex in Murgon to provide independent living for disabled adults has won approval from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Carnival Changes Can’t Faze Santa
The Murgon Christmas Carnival’s shift to the showgrounds on Friday night may have broken with tradition, but Santa didn’t get lost … much to the delight of local children.
Huge Year For Courtney
Brisbane Heat may have lost the WBBL Final but it’s sure to be a season Courtney Sippel will remember for a long time.
New Venue For Wondai Carnival
The annual Wondai Christmas Carnival – a Christmas Eve tradition in the South Burnett – will be shifting to Wondai Showgrounds this year after difficulties securing Council permits.
Rhonda Pulls Out Of Election Race
The first candidate to put up their hand to run for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council in 2024 has decided to withdraw from the contest.
