SkilledCentred To Receive Grant
A $423,300 State Government grant to SkilledCentred Queensland will assist 18 people in Cherbourg gain construction skills.
South Burnett Rates Rise 1.75pc
South Burnett Regional Council approved a small 1.75 per cent rise in general rates at their Budget meeting on Friday, as well as the introduction of a fortnightly kerbside recycling service.
Big Saturday For Rugby Fans
South Burnett Thrashers have planned a huge day of celebrations for their “Old Boys Day” in Kingaroy this Saturday.
Emotions Spill Over Into Digital Art
Former Murgon police officer Graham Raffin is exploring his artistic side in a spectacular display of digital art at Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Arts Grant For Ration Shed
The Cherbourg Ration Shed is one of seven Queensland-based organisations or artists which will receive arts funding.
Record Broken At Kingaroy Carnival
A long-standing sporting record at Kingaroy State School was recently broken by talented young sports star, Savannah Rose.
They’re Off To The Ekka!
Representatives from the region’s Show Societies met at Blackbutt’s Showgrounds recently to select this year’s South Burnett Sub-Chamber representatives for the 2022 Brisbane Ekka.
Age Limit Lowered For 4th Shot
The number of people eligible to receive a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine will expand dramatically from next Monday (July 11).
Cherbourg Stands Up For NAIDOC
Rain may have stopped NAIDOC Day being held in Cherbourg’s Anzac Memorial Park, but it didn’t stop people from heading up to the Sports Complex for a big day of celebrations.
Group To Press On For Centre
The Bunya Mountains Community Association (BMCAI) is pressing ahead with its plans to build a community centre in the Bunya Mountains.
TRC Community Grants Open
Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
Red Earth Plots A Way Forward
A report prepared for the Red Earth Community Foundation which aims to “develop a pathway forward” for the Burnett was unveiled in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Push For ‘Foot Dips’ At Airports
Nationals Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called for “foot dips” to be installed at all Australian airports in a bid to stop the foot-and-mouth disease from entering Australia.
Brisbane Fuel Prices Set Record
Brisbane was the most expensive capital city in Australia to buy unleaded petrol last month, and the second most expensive city for diesel.
Trio Ready To Hit The Streets
Three new police officers will be patrolling South Burnett streets from this week.
Three Face Drug-Driving Charges
Three drivers will face drug-driving charges after police stopped three vehicles within three hours at Wondai on Saturday.
Craft Exhibitions Dazzle And Delight
Visitors who braved Friday night’s chilly, wet weather to attend the opening of the second month of the Winter Craft Festival were handsomely rewarded for their efforts.
Excitement Builds For ‘Captains’
Bendigo Bank has come on board as the major sponsor for this year’s “An Evening With The Captains” fundraiser for Relay For Life.
Thief Startles Sleeper, Steals Car
A Murgon resident awoke on Saturday night to find a thief inside his bedroom.
End Of The Road For Junction
Yarraman’s popular monthly community magazine “Yarraman Junction” has come to an end.
