Forums To Discuss Regional Issues
A Regional Community Forum to discuss issues in the Wide Bay-Burnett-Fraser Coast region will be held in Bundaberg on Monday (May 30).
ALP Candidate Concedes Defeat
ALP candidate for Flynn, Matt Burnett, will resume duties as Gladstone Mayor this week after formally conceding defeat in the Federal Election.
Meetings Will Plot Future Of Halls
South Burnett Regional Council will hold public consultation meetings in June and July this year to discuss the future of Mondure, Cloyna and Tingoora halls.
Family Violence: Not Now! Not Ever!
There were bagpipes, children, dogs and laughter, but Wednesday’s march through the streets of Cherbourg had a very serious message: domestic and family violence, not now, not ever!
Cherbourg Faces Long Blackout
Cherbourg residents are facing a long, seven-hour power outage on Thursday (May 26).
Jack’s Career Is Taking Off At Boeing
For most high school graduates, securing a job with a global aerospace leader such as Boeing is something they can only dream about.
Six COVID Deaths In 48 Hours
The death toll from COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region has risen to 36, with six fatalities reported since Monday.
Local Tourism Gears Up For Winter
Local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett has launched its official website to promote the region, just in time for the peak winter tourism season.
MP Slams Vax Chaos
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the decision by the State Government to not inform GPs and pharmacists before making its free flu vaccine announcement has created chaos for doctors and patients across the region.
Rail Trail Now Worth $1m A Year
A little more than four years after it opened, the South Burnett Rail Trail is now generating between $600,000 and $1 million a year in tourism dollars for the region.
Kicking Goals For Mental Health
The South Burnett has played host for the past few days to retired rugby league superstar Johnathan Thurston AM.
‘Operation Boa’ Hits Sth Burnett
Hundreds of motorists have been pulled over by police in the South Burnett during a four-day crackdown dubbed “Operation Boa”.
One Hurt In Crash
One person was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a double crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at South Nanango on Tuesday morning.
CEO Nominated For Award
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt PSM has been named as a finalist in the Outstanding Leadership Awards.
TRC Confirms Acting GM
Toowoomba Regional Council has appointed a new Finance and Business Strategy General Manager.
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.
