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Runners Enjoy Relay Challenge

Runners Enjoy Relay Challenge

The second annual South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay has been hailed a success after more than 100 runners took over a section of the South Burnett Rail Trail on Monday.

Mayor Lobbies For Region

Mayor Lobbies For Region

South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto and Cr Kathy Duff have used the upcoming Federal election to press the case for more Federal investment in the region.

Making History At Burrandowan

Making History At Burrandowan

Burrandowan Picnic Races, one of the most popular events on the South Burnett’s annual social calendar, will be celebrating its centenary on Saturday.

Jail Suspended For Fatal Crash

Jail Suspended For Fatal Crash

A woman charged after a fatal crash at Cushnie in 2021 was sentenced to five months’ jail when she appeared in Murgon Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Topology Coming To Blackbutt

Topology Coming To Blackbutt

Brisbane-based music ensemble Topology is celebrating 25 years of performing around Queensland with a new show which is coming to Blackbutt on Friday night.

Clown Around At Avo Festival

Clown Around At Avo Festival

South Burnett residents aged 12 and above who would like to learn clowning and mask theatre techniques are being sought by Blackbutt’s Avocado Festival committee.

Council To Distribute Baits

Council To Distribute Baits

South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, is organising another round of wild dog and feral pig baiting in the region.

Rotary Steps In To Help

Rotary Steps In To Help

South Burnett Care in Kingaroy now has a new multi-purpose home cinema system thanks to a $3000 donation from Rotary.

Grants Fund Offers ‘Super’ Round

Grants Fund Offers ‘Super’ Round

South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has encouraged community groups affected by the recent floods to apply for funding under the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

Applications Open For Grants

Applications Open For Grants

Community groups in the South Burnett and Western Downs have been invited to apply for grants from State-owned transmission operator Powerlink.

South Burnett Added To List

South Burnett Added To List

Trainers in the South Burnett and North Burnett council areas can now access the State Government’s Training Assistance Fund, thanks to intervention from local MP Deb Frecklington.

Wests Down Barambah

Wests Down Barambah

Round 2 of the South Burnett soccer competition was played last Friday and Saturday nights at the Kingaroy soccer fields.

Crowds Show Up In Kingaroy

Crowds Show Up In Kingaroy

South Burnett National Show Society president Craig Lucas was breathing a sigh of relief on Monday after the stop-start Kingaroy Show went off (almost) without a hitch at the weekend.

Water Notices Delayed

Water Notices Delayed

Residents across the Toowoomba region can expect to receive their water notices from this Friday (May 6) after delays caused by the recent wet weather.