Arts Are Also Part Of The Story
“Reflect, Respect, Celebrate” – the slogan for this year’s Australia’s Day – was also the theme for a unique art day organised by the Wondai Art Gallery.
More Than 200 Deaths In 2023
A total of 202 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland since the beginning of 2023.
Petition Targets Power Line Plan
A Widgee landholder concerned about Powerlink’s proposed transmission line routes for the Borumba Dam pumped hydro scheme has organised an E-Petition to State Parliament.
Seven Become New Citizens
Seven South Burnett residents became Australian citizens during Kingaroy’s Australia Day activities on Thursday.
Driver Injured By Cow
A man was airlifted to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital after his vehicle struck a cow on the D’Aguilar Highway.
Rachael Wins Resilience Award
Tansey resident Rachael Lehmann has been presented with the inaugural Australia Day “Resilience Award” from Gympie Regional Council for her work during the region’s flood recovery efforts last year.
Varroa Mite Restrictions Relax
Beekeepers can now apply for a permit to move European honey bees and other related materials into Queensland from the NSW General Emergency Zone (GEZ) after this area was declared free of varroa mites.
What’s Happening On Australia Day
If you’re wondering what to do on the Australia Day public holiday this week, there’s heaps of activities happening around the region … from rolling pin throwing to jelly wrestling and everything in between.
Spinners Bring Home Gold
Two South Burnett players were part of a team which brought home a gold medal at the recent Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball T23 tournament.
All Set For Dinner Under The Stars
Tickets have now gone on sale for the third annual “Dinner Under The Stars” in Kingaroy, a major fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 20s was taken to Kingaroy Hospital with back pain after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway at Crawford on Tuesday night.
Facebook Reply Ruled ‘Misconduct’
A misconduct hearing against a Gympie councillor has shone more light on the sudden departure of Gympie Regional Council CEO Shane Gray.
Free Forum For Local Leaders
Regional leaders from across the Wide Bay-Burnett have been invited to take part in a free Future Forum in Bundaberg next month.
Funding Boost For Agritourism
Firebreak Farm at Neumgna is one of 12 farming businesses across Queensland which have secured a State Government Agritourism Business Grant.
$370m Funding For Pipeline
The State Government has officially approved more than $370 million for the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline and an upgrade of the Wivenhoe Dam Pumping Station.
TAFE Offers Fee-Free Places
Recent school leavers and Queenslanders looking to change careers are being encouraged to enrol in one of the 37,000 Fee-Free TAFE places available in 2023.
Obituary: Lillian Gray 1947-2023
Cherbourg’s AIM Church was filled to capacity last Friday for the funeral service of a much-loved Birri Gubba Elder – and popular local singer – Aunty Lillian Gray.
Stolen Vehicle Burnt
Fire crews were called on Sunday night after a suspected stolen vehicle was torched in Cherbourg.
New Home For Historic Saddle
A genuine World War I Light Horse saddle now has pride of place in Heritage House’s military museum at Yarraman, thanks to a generous donation.
What Happens With Your Yellow Bin?
Mayor Elvie Sandow and Mayor Brett Otto are in furious agreement … the SBRC’s new recycling program is benefiting both the Cherbourg community and the South Burnett region.
