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.
Free Grants Workshops For Artists
A series of free grant-writing workshops for artists will be held in the South Burnett and Gympie regions next month.
Obituary: Doug Farmer 1924-2023
A funeral will be held in Kingaroy on February 1 for former Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch secretary Doug Farmer OAM.
Dates Set For Soccer 7s
The Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s popular annual Soccer 7s carnival will be held on February 4-5.
Kings Royal Ready For Action
South Burnett speedway fans are gearing up for the biggest three nights of their year, beginning this Thursday!
Art Group Wins WDRC Award
The Bell Art Group has won a Western Downs Regional Council 2023 Australia Day award.
Court Action Over Pay Claims
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action in the Federal Court against the Super Retail Group Limited and four subsidiaries relating to alleged underpayments to workers of more than $1 million.
Fire Brigade Grants Open
Rural fire brigades have been invited to apply for grants of up to $5000 from the Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland.
Summer Tunes At Cooyar
Toowoomba Regional Council’s free Summer Tunes program is coming this year to Cooyar!
