Boost For Youth Programs
The Federal Government will invest $400,000 in Cherbourg in a bid to help young people improve their mental health and reduce the risk of self-harm.
Kitchen Fire Sparks Alarm
Four fire crews were called after reports a house was on fire in Palmer Street, Murgon, on Thursday afternoon.
It’s All Go For Nanango’s Show!
The 113th annual Nanango Show kicked off on Friday morning with a big day of events planned ahead of a massive night of entertainment.
Applications Open For Bursaries
South Burnett women have been invited to look over the criteria for a string of $1000 bursaries being offered by the National Council of Women in Queensland.
Grant Aims To Prevent Disaster
Cherbourg will be better able to prepare for this year’s bushfire season, thanks to an $89,450 grant.
Kinder Easter Treats Recalled
Chocolate maker Ferrero has added more products to its recall list in Australia after reports of salmonella overseas.
Learner Rider Fined $1726
A learner motorcycle rider has been fined $1726 – and lost 14 demerit points – after he was allegedly clocked doing 165km/h on the Burnett Highway.
SBRC’s First Youth Council Inducted
Eighteen young people from across the South Burnett and Cherbourg have been selected to serve on a Regional Youth Council.
COVID Toll Rises To 23
One more person has died with COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region, taking the toll since the pandemic began to 23.
Council Brekkie Helps BlazeAid
South Burnett Regional Council staff members swapped their desks for fundraising at a special breakfast in Kingaroy on Thursday morning to help BlazeAid.
LifeFlight Stunned By Donation
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue received an unexpected boost when a $10,000 cheque was handed over in Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
Kindy Dinner Celebrates Women
One of the South Burnett’s oldest community kindergartens marked its 53rd year of operations recently with a dinner to celebrate International Women’s Day.
Man Dies In Forklift Accident
A 60-year-old Murgon man was killed in an workplace incident at Parkside Timber in Wondai last week.
Uni Seeks Missing Newsletters
USQ IT student Lachlan Jones may have a brain for technology, but he’s got the heart of a poet and a fascination with history.
Grants Help To Power Groups
Two of the Murgon district’s long-established community groups could be slashing their power bills soon, thanks to a grant program that funds the purchase of energy-efficient appliances for not-for-profit organisations.
Council Discusses Recycling Again
South Burnett councillors are again exploring the idea of introducing kerbside recycling in the region.
Charity Brekkie To Launch Relay
The South Burnett’s 2022 Relay For Life fundraising campaign for Cancer Council Queensland will kick off next month.
Madeley Joins Div 1 Contest
A second candidate has tossed his hat into the ring to contest the by-election for Division 1 of the South Burnett Regional Council.
TRC To Develop Reconciliation Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan in collaboration with Reconciliation Australia.
Kingaroy’s Hospital Officially Opens
There’s been about 23,200 outpatients visits and 17,500 emergency department presentations already … but Kingaroy’s new $92.5 million hospital was finally officially opened on Tuesday morning.
