Council Planner Wins State Award
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Farnoosh Shokoofan has been named Queensland Young Planner of the Year at the Planning Institute Australia’s 2022 Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence.
ACMA Names Top 5 Phone Scams
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed the top five phone scams currently being reported to the agency.
Alkaloids Of Australia Fined $1.98m
The Federal Court has fined Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd $1.98 million and sentenced its former export manager to jail for engaging in criminal cartel conduct.
No Safe Space For Expo Statue
South Burnett Regional Council has politely turned down an offer to exhibit an Expo 88 sculpture.
Six Charged After Carjacking
Five teenagers and an 11-year-old boy have been charged after Monday’s carjacking in Kingaroy.
Council Discusses Health Issues
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto and councillors met recently with local hospital management to discuss health services in the region.
Police Hunt Carjacking Suspects
Kingaroy police are investigating a suspected carjacking in Kingaroy on Monday night.
$2m Grant For Cancer Research
Ever wondered where money raised at events such as South Burnett Relay For Life end up?
Christmas Lights? Think Safety First
With Christmas just a few weeks away, Ergon Energy is reminding customers to treat Christmas lights and other powered decorations the same way as they would treat any other electrical appliance.
‘Merry Medic’ Dies, Aged 94
Australia’s “merry medic” Dr James Wright – real name Dr John Knight AM – has died.
Droughtmasters Draw Top Prices
The annual Cream of The Crop sale held at Coolabunia Saleyards on Saturday has been hailed a tremendous success by happy vendors.
Woodcrafters Open Their Doors
The South Burnett Woodcrafters first “garage sale” on Saturday has been hailed as a big success.
CBD To Get Signed Smoking Areas
South Burnett Regional Council will put up signs in Kingaroy’s CBD soon to advise smokers where they can legally smoke and where they cannot.
Nats Oppose Indigenous ‘Voice’
The Nationals believe a Voice to Parliament – as proposed in the Uluru Statement From The Heart – would “undermine democracy” in Australia.
Orchid Growers Look Back On Year
The South Burnett Orchid Society held its Christmas break-up and annual trophy presentation on Sunday afternoon.
Large Blaze Destroys Home
Crumpton Drive at Blackbutt North was closed to traffic for hours on Saturday afternoon while firefighters battled a large house fire.
Man Hurt In Motorbike Crash
A man aged in his 70s suffered minor injuries in a motorcycle crash at Windera on Monday morning.
New Regional Chair For LifeFlight
Sunshine Coast businessman Brendon Murray has been appointed the new chair of the Sunshine Coast and South Burnett Regional Advisory Committee for RACQ LifeFlight Rescue .
SB Teams Earn Spot In Semis
Both South Burnett teams are through to the semi-finals of the Gympie A Grade One-Day competition after Round 10 was finalised.
Stylish Night For Year 12s
Saint Mary’s Catholic College’s graduating class of 2022 cut quite a dash as they walked the red carpet to their Valedictory Dinner.
