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.
Contrasting Works By One Family
Kingaroy’s Blue family and friend Leanne Hicks have taken over the Kingaroy Art Gallery for the month of April.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding Lee Park’s popular Easter race meeting on Saturday, April 6.
Winning Day Despite Scoreboard Loss
They may not have come out on top on the scoreboard, but the Blackbutt Yarraman Junior Rugby League Club were the real winners at last Saturday’s “friendly” with the Nanango Stags.
‘South’ Golfers Win Inaugural Shield
Some of the best golfers from clubs across the South Burnett assembled in “North” and “South” teams at Murgon last Saturday to compete for the inaugural Price-Smith Shield.
Free Workshops For Farmers
Four free workshops for farmers will be held in the South Burnett over the next few weeks, hosted by the South Burnett Regional Council and BIEDO.
Funding Available To Fix ‘Black Spots’
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging telecommunication companies to extend mobile phone coverage and improve communication networks in regional Queensland by taking advantage of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.
Easter Comes Early In Murgon
Fortunately the rain – which bedevilled Murgon’s Christmas Fair for so many years – held off for the town’s Easter celebration.
Growers Warned To Check For Mice
Growers have been urged to check their paddocks for signs of mouse activity as reports of infestations emerge.
Gem Show Sparkles At Wondai
South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s fourth annual gem show sparkled on the weekend at Wondai Sportsground.
Confusion Over Bed Numbers
The LNP State Opposition has produced figures that show the number of beds at three South Burnett hospitals have been slashed, including 28 fewer at the new Kingaroy Hospital.
Six Projects To Improve Safety
Six projects designed to improve safety around local schools have gained $1.2 million funding from the State Government’s School Transport Infrastructure Program.
