$8.76m Bid To Back Mental Health
An extension of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s “Smile4Biz” program is part of an $8.76 million mental health campaign launched by the State Government on Thursday.
Driver Hurt In Crash
A man aged in his 30s was injured in a single-vehicle crash just outside Nanango on Wednesday night.
Council Debates $1.3m RSL Project
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its options to help a $1.3 million housing development proposed by the Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch.
Mine Death Charges In Court
Charges laid after a former Blackbutt resident was killed in an incident at a Central Queensland coal mine in 2019 are likely to be heard in mid-2023.
Ringsfield Members Appointed
Ringsfield House took its first step towards reactivation as a Nanango community hub on Wednesday when the South Burnett Regional Council appointed three people to its new Ringsfield House Advisory Committee.
More Fireweed Sites Found
Efforts to increase the awareness about Fireweed outbreaks in the South Burnett region appear to be paying dividends.
Mural Plan To Transform Laneway
A project to transform a plain brick wall in the Kingaroy CBD into a stunning artwork was officially unveiled on Tuesday.
Community Groups Share $29,000
Twenty-three community groups will share $29,349 in grants from the latest round of South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants program.
Two Hurt In Truck Crash
Two people were injured – one seriously – when a car and a B-double truck carrying refrigerated meat collided on the Brisbane Valley Highway on Tuesday evening.
Council To Meet Less Frequently
South Burnett Regional Council will shave its standing committee meetings from three per month down to two so it can put more time into planning its next Budget.
Free Events For Mental Health Week
A number of special community activities have been organised in Kingaroy this week to help residents get together to mark Mental Health Week (October 8-16).
Work Starts On New Park
A new park has begun to take shape on old railway land behind the Murgon council building in Gore Street.
Big Adventure For Itty Kitty
There’s one Kingaroy kitty who won’t be allowed to stray far from home in future after using up almost all of its nine lives while on the run.
Trevor Toasts Speech Success
Trevor Stead will be representing the South Burnett at Toastmasters’ divisional competition after acing the competition in Maryborough at the weekend.
John Snaps Up $3000 Prize
Local photographer John Dalton has scooped the pool again at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s annual South Burnett Acquisitive competition.
Two Hurt In Highway Crashes
Two people have been injured in separate highway crashes on Monday morning.
SB Cricket Gets Under Way
The South Burnett senior cricket competition gets under way this Saturday with games to be played in Kingaroy, Murgon and Nanango.
Hannah Scores Four From Four
Leading Nanango jockey Hannah Richardson was undefeated at Eidsvold last Saturday.
Support Offered To Farmers
Primary producers in disaster-affected regions of southern Queensland will soon have support from specialised resilience officers to help them recover from recent natural disasters and plan for future events.
Town Clock To Be Restored
South Burnett Regional Council is refurbishing Blackbutt’s distinctive town clock and plans to install a new movement.
