Parking Fines Planned For CBD
People who park in disability parking areas in Kingaroy’s CBD without a permit will be fined under a new parking plan approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Fun Days In Kumbia, Proston
The young – and young at heart – will enjoy some action-packed fun and creative activities in Kumbia and Proston in April.
Inflation Hits TRC Budget
Inflation has forced the Toowoomba Regional Council to adopt an amended 2022-23 Annual Budget at a Special Meeting on Wednesday.
Dob In A Drug Dealer
“They’ll never know it was you who spoke up” … that’s the message from Crime Stoppers as it launches a national campaign to fight the illegal drugs trade.
Relay Early Bird Entries Close Soon
Early bird entries close on Friday (March 31) for this year’s South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay to be run on Sunday, April 30.
Grants ‘Delayed Deliberately’
The Federal Government has been accused of deliberately delaying regional grants programs to avoid spending any new funding in the current financial year.
Music Scholarship To Honour ‘Mop’
A new music scholarship honouring Cherbourg music legend Uncle Dennis “Mop” Conlon was announced on Tuesday night at the Queensland Music Awards in Brisbane.
Second Woman Bitten By Snake
A second woman has reportedly been bitten by a snake in the South Burnett within days.
Shave Night Raises $3200
A “shave night” held in Kingaroy on Friday night has raised another $3200 for the “Brooksy’s Crew” Relay For Life team.
Mural Blossoms At Youth Park
From little things big things grow … and that’s exactly what has happened in Kingaroy, thanks to award-winning mural artist Joel Fergie (The Zookeeper).
Cancer Service ‘Under Evaluation’
Darling Downs Health is considering expanding its teleoncology treatment service for cancer patients to the South Burnett.
Murgon Takes Another Title
The Murgon Cricket Club completed its domination of local competitions on Saturday, locking in a victory in the Gympie A Grade Two-Day competition.
Bookarama With A Bonus!
Bookarama at Kingaroy Town Hall has always been a highlight of the year for book lovers, but this year there was a bonus!
All State-Owned Corridor ‘Unlikely’
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has admitted it is “unlikely” the corridor for Powerlink’s proposed new transmission links from the Borumba Dam pumped hydro project will be solely on State land.
All Abilities Can Play Cricket
The first steps have been taken towards forming an All-Abilities Cricket team in the South Burnett.
Tony Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
The Carrollee Hotel’s beer garden in Kingaroy was almost packed to overflowing last Thursday night for the inaugural South Burnett Music Awards.
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman was taken to hospital after being bitten by a snake at Yarraman on Saturday night.
Murgon Tested By Vikings In Final
Murgon and Tingoora Vikings’ Grand Final clash at Wondai on Saturday was always going to be keenly fought.
Firies Honoured For Their Service
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan travelled to Kingaroy on Thursday to present awards to firefighters from across the South Burnett.
Kilkivan Land Values Leap 60pc
Ratepayers in the western part of the Gympie Regional Council area could get a shock when their latest land valuation notices arrive in the mail.
