Multicultural Grants Open
Recently re-elected Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has reminded residents that the third round of the Fostering Integration Grants program is now open.
MP Urges Action On Subsidy Delays
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says South Burnett patients are once again enduring unacceptable wait times for their Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme claims.
New Top Cop For Region
The Queensland Police Service has announced the appointment of a new Assistant Commissioner for the Southern police region.
‘Be Brave, Make Change’
Friday marked the start of National Reconciliation Week which this year has the theme, “Be Brave, Make Change”.
Memorial By Wakka Wakka Artist
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk unveiled a memorial to First Nations servicemen and women in Brisbane’s Anzac Square on Friday morning.
SPER Collections To Toughen Up
The State Government will streamline its debt recovery procedures with new laws passed in Parliament on Tuesday.
$55m For Palliative Care
Blue Care has won a $55 million State Government tender to deliver palliative care across nine hospital and health service regions in regional Queensland.
Meeting To Discuss Solar Farm
A community information meeting about the South Burnett’s first solar farm will be held in Kingaroy next Wednesday (June 1).
New Cafe Planned For Kilkivan
A new cafe and retail shop will be built in Kilkivan if Gympie Regional Council approves the project.
Forums To Discuss Regional Issues
A Regional Community Forum to discuss issues in the Wide Bay-Burnett-Fraser Coast region will be held in Bundaberg on Monday (May 30).
ALP Candidate Concedes Defeat
ALP candidate for Flynn, Matt Burnett, will resume duties as Gladstone Mayor this week after formally conceding defeat in the Federal Election.
Meetings Will Plot Future Of Halls
South Burnett Regional Council will hold public consultation meetings in June and July this year to discuss the future of Mondure, Cloyna and Tingoora halls.
Family Violence: Not Now! Not Ever!
There were bagpipes, children, dogs and laughter, but Wednesday’s march through the streets of Cherbourg had a very serious message: domestic and family violence, not now, not ever!
Cherbourg Faces Long Blackout
Cherbourg residents are facing a long, seven-hour power outage on Thursday (May 26).
Jack’s Career Is Taking Off At Boeing
For most high school graduates, securing a job with a global aerospace leader such as Boeing is something they can only dream about.
Six COVID Deaths In 48 Hours
The death toll from COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 36, with six fatalities reported since Monday.
Local Tourism Gears Up For Winter
Local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett has launched its official website to promote the region, just in time for the peak winter tourism season.
MP Slams Vax Chaos
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the decision by the State Government to not inform GPs and pharmacists before making its free flu vaccine announcement has created chaos for doctors and patients across the region.
Rail Trail Now Worth $1m A Year
A little more than four years after it opened, the South Burnett Rail Trail is now generating between $600,000 and $1 million a year in tourism dollars for the region.
Kicking Goals For Mental Health
The South Burnett has played host for the past few days to retired rugby league superstar Johnathan Thurston AM.
