Chopper Celebrates 25 Years
Bundaberg’s RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter service marked a significant milestone on Wednesday.
New Look Planned For Scott Street
South Burnett Regional Council will conduct community consultations next month on an upgrade to the lower portion of Scott Street, Wondai.
Population Growing Again
The South Burnett experienced strong population growth in 2022 according to the latest Regional Growth Index (RGI).
Forums To Discuss Child Development
A nationwide census of early childhood development allegedly shows many South Burnett children are behind their peers when they start school.
Proston’s Ready To Put On A Show!
The countdown has well and truly begun for the 65th annual Proston Show! Guests gathered at the Proston Golf Club on Saturday night to enjoy the presentation dinner and the judging of the 2023 Proston Showgirl and Rural Ambassador.
Council To Review Grass Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its policy on overgrown allotments to consider whether it should be expanded to include some rural residential lots.
New-Look Reef’n’Beef Sparkles
The new-look Reef’n’Beef, hosted by the Coolabunia State School P&C, has lived up to the high standards set by its popular predecessor at Ironpot Hall.
Common Cough Medicines Recalled
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has cancelled the registration of some common cough medicines after an investigation into suspected life-threatening allergic reactions during surgery.
Draft Powerline Maps Out Soon
Powerlink plans to release the recommended transmission line routes for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project on April 27.
Darts Change Hits Bullseye
Darts clubs in Queensland are celebrating after the State Government finally recognised the activity as an official sport.
Certificates To Salute Service
Defence force veterans who served overseas from World War II onwards – and people who served on the home front during the World War II – have been invited to apply for a Certificate of Appreciation from the Federal Government.
MP Questions Highway Date
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has written to Transport Minister Mark Bailey to find out when the New England Highway roadworks between Cooyar and Coalbank will eventually be finished.
Swickers Fined $25,000
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd has been fined $25,000 in Kingaroy Magistrates Court for breaching the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Councillors Split Over Pay Rise
After taking no wage rise at all last year, the majority of South Burnett councillors have agreed to accept a 4 per cent wage rise for the 2023-24 financial year.
Boondooma Fire Spread Quickly
A large fire burning in thick scrub at Boondooma required teams of firefighters, a grader and a bulldozer to bring under control on Sunday night.
Wrecking Ball Promised For Eyesore
Kingaroy’s biggest eyesore may soon be no more … the row of dilapidated buildings along the lower section of Kingaroy Street could soon be demolished.
Lodge Sale Helps Community Groups
Plans to develop community housing for elderly residents in the Kilkivan region have received a major boost, thanks to the Kilkivan Masonic Lodge.
Use State Forests, Urges Petition
An E-petition has been lodged with the State Government urging Powerlink to locate the South Burnett transmission lines for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project in State Forests rather than private land.
Bega Profits Slump
Bega Cheese has reported a slump in profits in its latest half-yearly financial reports despite an increase in revenue.
TRC Applies For Postal Vote
Toowoomba Regional Council will apply to have the March 2024 local government election conducted by postal ballot.
