$3.4m Boost For Mental Health
Adult mental health services in the South Burnett region have received a $3.4 million boost from the Federal Government.
Cattle Prices Remain Firm
Agents yarded 500 head for the fortnightly Fat And Store sale at Murgon on Tuesday (May 3).
KCCI Unveils ‘Partnership’ Model
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking to implement a new income model to ensure consistent funding into the future.
Police Probe Cherbourg Fire
Police are investigating a fire which destroyed a house in Broadway Street, Cherbourg, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Rural Cancer Patients ‘Miss Out’
Most rural Australians affected by cancer are missing out on vital care and information about maintaining their health.
Highs And Lows At Wondai
The Anzac Day fixture at Wondai was one of thrills and spills.
Tough Start For Saints
Australian Rules returned to Kingaroy on Saturday, and the vehicles parked alongside Lyle Vidler Oval proved that local fans have been missing the game.
Thrashers In Top Form
The South Burnett Thrashers are sitting at the top of the Darling Downs rugby union competition ladder after a thrilling 31-12 win over Gatton on Saturday.
Surge In Dog Attacks On Posties
Queensland is one of the worst States in Australia for dog attacks on posties, according to Australia Post.
LGAQ Welcomes Highway Promise
The Local Government Association of Queensland has welcomed a $400 million LNP election promise to upgrade key roads servicing the cattle and agricultural industries – including a stretch of the Burnett Highway south of Biloela.
Erkens ‘Overwhelmed By Support’
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens is optimistic she has won the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election but she’s wary of claiming victory ahead of the official declaration.
Erkens Takes Lead In Nanango Poll
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens had a clear lead in the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election at the close of counting on Saturday night.
Stags Off To A Winning Start
It must be rugby league season … it rained on and off all day, and as night fell the chill set in at Stags Oval for Round 1 of the South Burnett competition last Saturday.
Obituary: Jim Kingston OAM
A funeral will be held next week for former Murgon RSL Sub-Branch president Jim Kingston OAM who died on April 26.
Uni Blossoms In The Bush
A “bush university” which aims to teach and share First Nations culture could possibly become the Bunya Mountains’ latest tourist attraction.
COVID Contact Team Winds Up
The contact tracing team that has helped keep Queenslanders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic wound up on Friday.
New Weather Radar Goes Live
Images from the newly installed weather radar near Taroom are now live on the Bureau of Meteorology’s website and BOM Weather app.
Nanango Rushes To Vote Early
About 1640 people have already voted in the poll for the Division 1 vacancy in the South Burnett Regional Council.
Ken Gets His Award At Last
Retired Kingaroy businessman Ken Mills was officially presented with his 2022 Citizen Of The Year Award by South Burnett mayor Brett Otto on Saturday.
Good Roll-Up At Workshop
BIEDO’s annual Small Business Roadshow was very successful this year, according to CEO Kristy Board.
