Brophy Sells Kilkivan Hotel
Fifteen years after taking over ownership of the Kilkivan Hotel, boxing legend Fred Brophy has passed the property on to a new owner.
Forum Aims To Shape A Better Future
South Burnett residents are being challenged to help shape a better future for the region by sharing their ideas at a leadership forum to be held in Murgon next month.
175th Events Calendar Is Growing!
The events calendar for Nanango’s 175th anniversary celebration in 2023 is growing quickly with new items added this month.
Budget To Fund Six New Houses
Six new houses, major upgrades to other houses and building a footpath from Cherbourg to Murgon are some of the highlights of Cherbourg’s 2022-23 Budget.
Nathan’s Getting Ready To Roll
Nathan McDowell has been in training for a year for a 120km fundraising bike ride which will start in Kingaroy on June 29.
2015 Citizen Of The Year Dies
Former South Burnett Regional Council Citizen of the Year Joan Adams was killed in a tragic farming accident at Mungindi last Friday (June 10).
Attempted Murder Charges Dropped
Ex-Murgon pharmacist Curtis Shea Mickan, 36, has had two charges of attempted murder against him dropped by prosecutors.
Mayor Seeks Pipeline Info
Mayor Paul Antonio is looking forward to hearing more from the State Government about the new water pipeline.
COVID Restrictions Ease Again
More COVID-19 restrictions will ease this weekend in Queensland with the lifting of the mask mandate inside airports.
$40 Pay Rise For Workers
The Fair Work Commission has lifted wages for 2.7 million Australians: 5.2 per cent for workers on the minimum wage and 4.6 per cent for employees on awards.
Floods Leave $20m Repair Bill
Heavy rain and flash flooding in November, January, February and May have left the South Burnett Regional Council with a $20 million road repair bill.
Two More Vehicles Stolen
Police are investigating a string of thefts – including two vehicles – which have occurred across the region in the past week.
Values Stay Firm At Fortnightly Sale
Agents yarded 780 head for the fortnightly SBLX Fat and Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (June 14).
Man Charged After Pole Crash
A man has been charged after crashing his ute into a power pole while allegedly chucking doughnuts in the heart of Kingaroy.
Taromeo CMC Gets Ready To Rock
Taromeo Country Music Club in Blackbutt is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
$300m To Build Pipeline
The State Government has confirmed funding to construct the controversial Wivenhoe Dam to Warwick pipeline – with offshoots to provide water to Nobby, Clifton, Greenmount and Cambooya.
Toowoomba Rates Rise 2.5pc
Toowoomba region households will face an average increase of $81 a year in Council rates and charges after TRC handed down its 2022-23 Budget on Monday.
Big Week For League Lovers
The big rugby league story this week, of course, was the sensational win by Queensland over NSW on Wednesday night … and Selwyn Cobbo’s stunning debut for the Maroons.
Hugh’s Footsteps Echo Across Time
A former 4SB radio announcer – and State Government speechwriter – has retraced his grandfather’s footsteps by walking 275km from Purga to Murgon.
Council Mourns Senior Manager
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has lost one of its senior staff members with the recent death of Darren Lonergan.
