COVID Hospital Patients Rise
The number of people being treated for COVID-19 in Queensland hospitals has risen for the fourth week in a row.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Inverlaw on Friday afternoon.
El Niño Could Develop: WMO
A warming El Niño event could develop in the coming months after three consecutive years La Niña, according to the World Meteorological Organisation.
Cherbourg Visit Was A Knockout
A bunch of veteran sportsmen dropped into Cherbourg on Thursday to pay their respects to some of the community’s sporting legends of the past.
Meter Readers Face Dogs, Abuse
Ergon is appealing to residents to be more understanding if meter readers refuse to enter a property for safety reasons.
Farewell Jack Murray
Saturday’s “Vale Jack Murray Burnett to the Beach Benchmark 55 Handicap” is a fitting tribute to the late patron and life member of Eidsvold Race Club.
Free Workshop For Young Artists
Award-winning mural artist Joel Fergie – aka “The Zookeeper” – is coming to Kingaroy soon to start work on the region’s latest outdoor artwork.
Time Running Out To Book Tickets
Have you bought your tickets yet? The Kingaroy Men’s Shed’s 2023 “Dinner Under The Stars” is now just a little over a week away!
Work To Start Soon On Roundabout
The State Government has promised that work to build a roundabout at the confusing Knight Street / Walter Road intersection in Kingaroy will begin this month.
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.
