Grant To Help Defence Veterans
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch has received a $15,180 Federal Government grant to help veterans get support.
Nominate An Oz Day Hero Now!
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards.
New Date For Homelessness Forum
Registrations are now open for the re-scheduled South Burnett Homelessness Forum.
Dame Fortune Has Been Smiling
Nanango trainer Glenn Richardson had a welcome change of luck on Saturday when Infinite Joy, narrowly beaten on the heavy track at Lee Park on Cup day, prevailed for Emily Lang at Kilcoy.
Thieves Target UHF Radios
Police are investigating the theft of various items from properties on Recreation Drive at Wooroolin.
Workers March On Council
A long-running pay dispute involving employees at Gympie Regional Council boiled over into a snap walkout on Wednesday morning.
Scammers Impersonate WDRC
Western Downs Regional Council has warned residents to watch out for scammers claiming to be from Council.
We’re (Almost) Back To Normal!
southburnett.com.au would like to apologise to our readers for being missing in action over the past two weeks.
Three Die In Plane Crash
Three people have died following a light plane crash in bushland near Fernvale on Monday.
MP Approves New Acland Leases
Resources Minister Scott Stewart has announced what the New Hope company has been waiting a decade to hear … the mining leases for New Acland Stage 3 have been approved.
Record Roll-Up For Festival
Organisers of Boondooma Homestead’s Scots In The Bush festival said they were delighted with this year’s attendance numbers, which appear to have broken all previous records.
Rain Won’t Dampen Bushfire Threat
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has warned residents against complacency this bushfire season despite recent rain across the North Coast Region.
Ranch Sorters In Action
Mt Stanley’s picturesque campdrafting grounds played host to a large number of ranch sorting enthusiasts last weekend for a fun two days of action.
Big Saturday For Motorcyclists
An education and awareness event being held in Kingaroy this weekend will try to reduce the shocking rate of injuries and deaths among local motorcyclists.
Academy Seeks Future Olympians
The Queensland Academy of Sport is looking for talented young South Burnett sportspeople to be part of the Youfor2032 Talent Identification Program in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.
Fines To Save Lives
From September 16, drivers who fail to move over and slow down for emergency vehicles will face a $432 fine and lose three points under a new law.
Short-Term Parking Plan For CBD
Parking in Kingaroy’s CBD may be limited to four hours under a new plan being considered by the South Burnett Regional Council.
$200,000 Grant For Plenty Foods
Kingaroy’s Plenty Foods will upgrade its oil processing facilities in 2023 after the State Government agreed to underwrite almost a third of the estimated $690,000 cost.
DDHHS To Close COVID Testing Sites
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service will shut down all its free COVID-19 testing centres on September 2.
New Amenity Blocks For Trail
Passing motorists, residents and people visiting the northern end of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will soon be able to use better amenities.
