Maidenwell Offers A Perfect Mix
The inaugural Maidenwell Music Mix was true to its name at the weekend, offering a “mix” of country, pop and soft rock music to keep the crowd entertained.
Fire Ban In 10 Council Areas
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban in 10 Queensland council areas.
$315,000 Upgrade Saves Old Courts
A new $315,000 sports precinct was officially opened by the “kids of Kumbia” in a ceremony organised by the South Burnett Regional Council on Friday afternoon.
Teenager Hurt At Manar Park
A teenage boy has been airlifted to hospital after a motorbike crash at Manar Park near Boondooma on Friday morning.
Council Targets Red/Green Tape
South Burnett Regional Council plans to set up a working group to examine “red and green tape” within Council that can bog down business activities.
MP Calls For Permanent Security
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says it is essential a security service implemented at Kingaroy Hospital since a shooting in mid-August is made permanent.
Woman Injured In Crash
A young woman has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash at Harlin on Friday morning.
Students Chill Out At Formal
Fears the afternoon rain from earlier in the week could strike again – what could possibly go wrong on Friday the 13th? – evaporated as St Mary’s Catholic College students rolled up at Kingaroy Town Hall for their annual valedictory dinner.
Wind Farm Deliveries To Begin
The first regular deliveries of large turbine components for the Wambo Wind Farm project, south-west of Kingaroy, are expected to start next month.
Latest Arts Grants Announced
South Burnett Regional Council approved two applications for Regional Arts Development Fund grants at its general meeting on Wednesday.
Two New Police For South Burnett
Kingaroy and Murgon police stations will each receive one new officer after this week’s Queensland Police Service graduation in Brisbane.
TRC Invites Aust Day Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council has invited residents to nominate community achievers to be considered for the 2025 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
Shutdown To Boost Local Economy
A $53 million overhaul of Unit 2 at Tarong Power Station has begun, boosting the local workforce by about 500 specialised contractor jobs over the next three months.
St John’s Celebrates Milestone
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington officially opened the new secondary precinct at St John’s Lutheran School on Friday morning.
Man Charged Over Break-Ins
Police have charged a 23-year-old man with 11 offences after a string of incidents in Kingaroy over the past 48 hours.
Eagles Do Battle In Bundaberg
The South Burnett Eagles Under 16s have just missed out on glory in the Bundaberg Junior Rugby League grand final, played on Saturday.
South Burnett Asks … RUOK?
RUOK Day has been marked throughout the South Burnett to raise community awareness about holding “meaningful conversations”.
$190m Dam Contracts Awarded
Almost $190 million worth of contracts have been announced for the yet-to-be approved Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro Project.
Country Music Takes Over Nanango
Campervans and caravans packed into the Nanango Showgrounds at the weekend in what the organisers of the annual Heritage Nanango Country Muster described as a “not too bad” roll-up.
Mayor Backs Truth-Telling Inquiry
Cherbourg Mayor Bruce Simpson attended the official launch of Queensland’s Truth Telling And Healing Inquiry in Brisbane on Monday.
