Community Centre Gets A Reprieve
A community consultation about Boondooma’s Community Centre has averted its possible demolition after locals turned up in force to discuss its future.
Thrashers Plan A Big 2024
South Burnett Thrashers wound up their successful 2023 rugby union season with a low-key trophy presentation and dinner on Saturday night.
Councillor Finalist In Awards
South Burnett councillor – and 2024 mayoral candidate – Kathy Duff has been named as one of the 19 finalists in the 2023 Shine Awards.
Country Girl Shows How To Do It
It’s been 12 long years since local singer-songwriter Amber Goldsmith has released some new music, but the wait looks like it’s been worth it.
Flying Fox Zip Line Deferred
A petition to install a flying fox – a zip line for children to play on – at First Settlers Park in Benarkin is unlikely to occur any time soon.
Regional Qld ‘Least Affordable’
Regional Queensland is now the least affordable place in Australia to rent a home.
Park Plan Wins National Award
A master plan for Kingaroy’s Memorial Park adopted by the South Burnett Regional Council in February has won a national award.
Concert To Support Farming Families
Local Lions clubs have thrown their weight behind a Blackbutt fundraiser for drought and fire-affected farmers.
Official Thank You To JP Jeff
Blackbutt Justice of the Peace Jeff Connor has been presented with a certificate marking his 40 years of service as a JP.
Giving Tree To Support Families
Big W has invited shoppers at its Kingaroy store to support Graham House via its annual Giving Tree promotion.
MP Calls For Probe Into Meat Prices
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has called on the Federal Government to investigate supermarket meat prices.
High Fire Risk This Week
The Toowoomba Local Disaster Management Group has reminded residents across the region of an increased fire risk in coming days.
Radio Fans Mourn Shock Loss
Cherbourg residents are mourning the shock loss of local radio announcer Harold Chapman Jr, aka “Big Chance”, who died on Sunday.
Six Cars Stolen In Six Days
No charges have yet been laid after a string of car thefts in the Murgon area over the past week.
Towns Remember To Remember
Remembrance Day was commemorated around the region on Saturday morning with solemn events held in most towns.
Local Fire Ban Extended
The local fire ban in the South and North Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie council areas has been extended again.
South Burnett ‘Most Hospitable’
Airbnb users have rated the South Burnett as one of Australia’s most hospitable regions, according to data supplied by the short-term homestay company.
Murgon Slices Up Oranges
Murgon Diggers proved too strong for Kingaroy Services Orange in their cricket match played at Taabinga State School.
Art Is A Family Affair
A family has taken over all three galleries at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery in November … but did they all have the choice?
Students Mark Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day falls on a Saturday this year, but that wasn’t going to stop the students from some of the South Burnett’s smallest schools marking the important occasion.
