Songbird Centre To Open In May
A date has been set for the official opening of Murgon’s “Ancient Songbird Centre” in Macalister Street.
Boy Hurt At Bull Ride
A young boy was airlifted to hospital after being injured at the Maidenwell bull ride on Saturday evening.
Murgon Show Ready To Go!
Visitors to the 99th Murgon Show this weekend will get the opportunity to admire all the upgrades that have happened at the showgrounds in recent weeks.
House Destroyed By Fire
A house was badly damaged by fire at Memerambi on Thursday night.
MP Questions Value Of Forums
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has questioned the transparency of the State Government’s Regional Community Forums, and their lack of outcomes.
Competition Ready To Take Off
Members of the International Miniature Aerobatic Club will be converging on Kingaroy this weekend.
Nats Back $300m Budget Bid
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been urged to act on a call by the Australian Local Government Association to increase road funding for local councils by $300 million per year when he drafts his May Budget.
Breakthrough In Pay Dispute
Stalled wage negotiations between members of The Services Union and the South Burnett Regional Council are back on track.
Council Adopts Park Master Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has accepted a Master Plan for the redevelopment of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
MP Pushes For New Police Station
Is the Blackbutt Police Station safe for the staff who work there? Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington doesn’t think so.
17 More Deaths Recorded
Another 17 deaths were added to Queensland Health’s official COVID-19 tally during the latest reporting period.
A Big Show For A Big Year
Proston’s 65th annual show at the weekend was the biggest in decades with extra attractions added in honour of this year’s centenary of the township.
Council Issues Boil Water Alert
UPDATE March 23, 2023: The Boil Water Alert has been lifted.
Senator Calls For Crash Data
Senator Susan McDonald has called for urgent federal action to identify the causes of bad crashes in rural and regional areas.
Cherbourg To Host Forum
Cherbourg will be hosting a State Government Regional Community Forum on Monday.
KTP Bill Totals $17.64m
A total of $17.64 million has been spent on the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP), with $9.4 million of this coming from rates.
Dual Peanut Trials Show Promise
Grain and grazing trials incorporating peanuts are delivering promising results, according to university researchers.
Woman, Child Taken To Hospital
A woman and a young child were taken to hospital for assessment after two vehicles collided at Taabinga on Wednesday.
Councillors Discuss Cat Registrations
South Burnett councillors are suggesting the re-introduction of registration fees for cats, despite it being a costly failure the last time it was implemented locally.
Coffee, Cake And Chat
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a free Coffee, Cake and Chat at Ringsfield House.
