Waste Contract Renewed To 2034
South Burnett Regional Council has renewed its contract with JJ’s Waste & Recycling for 10 years.
Council Nominations Close Soon
Nominations for the vacant Councillor position on Toowoomba Regional Council must be lodged by next Tuesday.
Big Boost For Booie Rise Firies
Booie Rise Rural Fire Brigade is now the proud owner of a LandCruiser GXL light attack vehicle, thanks to the Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland.
Stolen Vehicle Set On Fire
A vehicle stolen from Webster Street in Murgon was later found burnt out.
It’s Full Steam Ahead At Murgon
The volunteers at the Murgon Men’s Shed are building up a head of steam for what could be one of the biggest projects they’ve tackled … the restoration of a 96-year-old locomotive.
Council Queries $25,000 Request
Red Earth Community Foundation has requested South Burnett Regional Council contribute $25,000 towards its upcoming Leadership Forum in Murgon.
A New Racing Year Begins
The start of the new racing year was marked in the South Burnett with Nanango Race Club’s traditional Cup Day meeting on Saturday.
Meeting To Discuss Hall’s Future
South Burnett Regional Council will hold a public consultation meeting on August 28 to help determine the future of the Boondooma Community Centre.
Residents Relax At Sunday Concert
The first of the South Burnett Regional Council’s three “Grooving In The Gardens” free, outdoor live music events attracted a good crowd to Ringsfield House’s gardens on Sunday.
Toastmasters Head To Area Finals
South Burnett Toastmasters hosted Round 1 of their annual club speech contests at Kingaroy last Thursday night.
Truth, Treaty Advice Given To MPs
The Interim Truth and Treaty Body (ITTB) has handed its advice to the State Government, the next step towards establishing a Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry and a First Nations Treaty Institute in Queensland.
Local Artists Star In Gallery
A large crowd turned out to the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon for the official opening of its August exhibitions.
Kumbia Goes Crazy For A Night
Kumbia State School P&C’s major annual fundraiser is always a little bit crazy … and Saturday night was no different!
Vandals Strike Toilet Block
A toilet block at Nanango’s Butter Factory Park has been damaged again by mindless vandalism.
Saints Bow Out In Style
A good crowd turned out at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday to watch the South Burnett Saints’ last home games for 2023.
Bushfire Alert: Mp Creek (Wondai)
At 2:13pm on Monday, QFES issued a STAY INFORMED bushfire warning for Mp Creek, near Wondai.
PLAYfest Is On Its Way!
Nanango Theatre’s Company’s latest short season of one-act plays wrapped up at the weekend, but the group doesn’t have time to rest on its laurels!
Telstra 3G To Close Next June
Telstra it will be switching off its 3G mobile phone network on June 30 next year.
BreastScreen Van To Visit
A BreastScreen Queensland van will be visiting Cherbourg and Murgon next month.
Home Engulfed In Flames
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation after a home in Kumbia was destroyed by fire on Saturday night.
