Gardens Take Over Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery burst into bloom last Thursday night for the annual Wondai Garden Expo- themed competition.
Dead Cow Ultra Tests Runners
The gruelling Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra marathon tested 195 competitors across the Easter long weekend.
Peak Group Calls For Labelling ‘Truth’
eastAUSmilk – the successor to the Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation – has reiterated calls for truth in labelling when it comes to dairy products.
‘Flo’ Idea Floated For Public Hospital
Darling Downs Health are surveying the public about whether a part of the new Kingaroy Hospital should be dedicated to the late Lady Bjelke-Petersen in honour of her contribution to the community.
Small Upgrades For Police Station
Small upgrades are on the way for Blackbutt Police Station, but not the new station that had been hoped for.
Telstra Lodges 5G Appeal
Amplitel, part of the Telstra Group, has filed a Notice of Appeal with the Queensland Planning and Environment Court in relation to its application to build a new mobile base station near Kingaroy.
Council To Consult On Historic Tree
South Burnett Regional Council will consult the community about a request from the Murgon Business and Development Association to cut down a hoop pine in Macalister Street, Murgon.
Residents Urged To Get Flu Shots
There have been more than 6300 cases of the flu so far this year in Queensland, including eight deaths.
Second Housing Project Unveiled
South Burnett Regional Council recently announced the second of four social housing projects.
We’re Missing Out ‘Due To WBBROC’
The South Burnett could miss out on flow-on benefits from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics because the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils needs “to put its house in order”.
Council To Spend $660k On PCYC
South Burnett Regional Council will spend the equivalent of a luxury home in Kingaroy to build two PWD toilets and renovate other toilets and showers at Murgon’s PCYC.
Telstra Asked To Meet Activists
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has written to Telstra asking for the telco to arrange a meeting with South Burnett residents concerned about the upgrade of a Telstra tower in Kingaroy.
Hannah’s Off To Youth Parliament
Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, has welcomed Hannah Woodard-White to her new role as the 2023 Youth Member for Nanango.
Mayor Calls For Support
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow called an urgent meeting with police, Youth Justice and other community service providers on Tuesday after a weekend of “chaotic behaviour” in the community.
Youth Council Has Big Plans
Members of the new 2023 South Burnett Youth Council met for the first time at the South Burnett Council Chambers in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.
Finishing Touches To Huge Mural
It’s finished! Award-winning artist Joel Fergie, aka The Zookeeper, put the finishing touches to his massive Kingaroy CBD mural on Easter Monday.
Pioneer Family Recognised At Races
A good crowd turned out at Nanango’s Lee Park racecourse on Easter Saturday to enjoy the racing, and wish local identities Barry and Mary Green a happy Golden Wedding anniversary.
Survey To Assess VIC’s Future
An online survey will determine what the Murgon community would like to see done with their Visitor Information Centre.
Injured Rider Trapped Down Hill
Firefighters had to use a ladder to reach a seriously injured motorcycle rider down a 20 metre embankment at Cinnabar.
Man Shot At Coominya
Police are investigating a shooting which occurred at Coominya on Easter Saturday morning.
