Police Probe Multiple Thefts
Murgon police are investigating a number of thefts which have occurred recently in the local area.
Thrashers Notch Up Another Win
The South Burnett Thrashers have continued their winning streak in the Darling Downs Rugby Union competition, downing the Toowoomba Bears 33-12 on Saturday.
Callide By-Election In June
Residents in the State seat of Callide will be going to the polls on June 18.
Rain Can’t Stop Democracy!
Wet weather did not deter voters from turning out at polling booths across the South Burnett on Saturday.
Water Survey Deadline Extended
The deadline to submit information to the Sunwater survey into local irrigators’ water needs has been extended to June 17.
Free Flu Vax As Cases Soar
The State Government is offering all Queenslanders a free flu vaccination as the State faces a severe outbreak of Influenza A.
Police Target Speeding Drivers
Police are disappointed by the number of motorists they have detected speeding recently on the region’s highways.
Clean Sweep Locally For LNP
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has conceded defeat and congratulated incoming PM Anthony Albanese.
Mustangs To Host Family Day
After last week’s complete washout, rugby league is back in action this weekend with a special all-day Family Fun Day on Saturday at Murgon Showgrounds.
Dinner Thanks DV Workers
Major events in the South Burnett this month are acknowledging Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month and its 2022 theme, “All Of Us, Together”.
Bumper Day At Nanango
UPDATE: Saturday’s race meeting has been abandoned due to the rain. Racing will now go ahead at Nanango on Sunday, May 29.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
UPDATE: Saturday’s race meeting has been abandoned due to the rain. Racing will now go ahead at Nanango on Sunday, May 29.
Where To Vote On Saturday
If you haven’t voted already – and we know many of you already have! – Saturday is the actual Election Day to decide Australia’s new Federal Parliament.
Obituary: Mark Smith 1956-2022
A funeral service will be held next Saturday (May 28) to celebrate the life of popular Murgon businessman and community stalwart Mark Smith.
Rowena Recognised At Awards
The volunteer work undertaken by South Burnett Relay For Life organiser Rowena Dionysius has been recognised at this year’s Queensland Volunteering Awards.
E Coli Detected In Water
A boil water alert has been issued for Cherbourg, with Council advising all residents on Friday morning they should boil tap water used for drinking until further notice.
BPAC To Work On Nature Refuges
The State Government has announced a partnership with the Bunya Peoples’ Aboriginal Corporation (BPAC) to protect almost 1000ha of native habitat in the South Burnett and surrounding areas.
Have You Booked Your Bus Seat?
Council is reminding South Burnett residents to book their buses for a free trip to Kingaroy to catch up with league great Johnathan Thurston in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt next Tuesday.
Auditor-General Gives Councils A Tick
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council managed its finances extremely well in 2021, better than nearly all Indigenous councils and better than some local non-Indigenous councils.
BOM Tips More Minor Flooding
BOM has warned minor flooding is possible again across central and south-east Qld, including the Boyne and Burnett catchments.
