MP Disappointed By Budget
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says Tuesday’s State Budget has not delivered for the people of the Nanango Electorate.
Power Projects, Tourism, Roads …
An $85.1 million downpayment for a 150MW battery storage project at Tarong Power Station is one of the few highlights for the South Burnett in the 2022-23 State Budget handed down on Tuesday.
TSBE To Host Inland Rail Summit
A summit to bring together all the stakeholders in the $14.5 billion Inland Rail project will be held in Toowoomba in September.
Fundraiser To Bring Kahleesi Home
Friends of a Yarraman family struck by tragedy during a Northern Territory visit have banded together to help the family.
Jensen’s Triple Not Enough
The South Burnett Thrashers rugby union side had a tough Saturday in Toowoomba when they came up against the the Rangers.
Rapid Test Discerns Different Viruses
Hi-tech equipment at Kingaroy Hospital is allowing staff members to quickly identify exactly which virus a patient has: Influenza A, Influenza B, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) or COVID-19.
CTC Workers Give Back To Community
This year’s employees from South Burnett CTC decided to go back to basics at their annual day … and help the community even more!
Stephen Darracott: 1943-2022
A private funeral was held at Taabinga Cemetery on May 31 for former Kingaroy Herald journalist Stephen Darracott.
Saints Celebrate A Decade Of AFL
South Burnett Saints celebrated their first decade with a party on Saturday and their strongest performances on the field this year.
Motorbike Rider Hurt
A motorbike rider was assessed by paramedics after a fall on the D’Aguilar Highway on Sunday afternoon.
COVID Toll Rises To 45
The death toll from COVID-19 within the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 45, taking the tally for June to seven.
Cobbo Confirmed For Origin II
Selwyn Cobbo has been picked on the wing again for Queensland for Game II of the State Of Origin.
TRC Alert On Cattle Grid Fees
Toowoomba Regional Council is reminding property owners who have gates and grids on the road network of the changes in licences from 2022-23.
LNP Holds On To Callide
The LNP held on to the safe seat of Callide at the weekend by-election with candidate Bryson Head securing almost 50 per cent of first preference votes.
LifeFlight Says Thank You!
Four South Burnett residents who were each airlifted by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue were given another, less dramatic behind-the-scenes look at the life-saving service on Friday.
Amazing Day Raises $27,000
The organisers of Saturday’s Cricket 4 Life fundraiser in Kingaroy were hoping to raise $20,000 for Relay For Life … but their expectations have hit a six.
VICs May Lose Accreditation
Most of the South Burnett’s Visitor Information Centres seem likely to lose their accreditation with Tourism Queensland soon because of a shortage of volunteers
Cherbourg Stings At Home
Cherbourg Hornets, still on a high after Selwyn Cobbo’s debut in State of Origin 1, hosted a full round of junior and senior rugby league games last Saturday.
Soccer Back After Soggy Break
After an enforced break caused by the rain and soggy fields, senior soccer returned to the South Burnett last weekend.
Saints Celebrate A Decade Of AFL
Aussie Rules fans – especially all former Kingaroy Bulldogs – should head on down to Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday to celebrate 10 years since the formation of the South Burnett Saints.
