Thrashers In Top Form
The South Burnett Thrashers are sitting at the top of the Darling Downs rugby union competition ladder after a thrilling 31-12 win over Gatton on Saturday.
Surge In Dog Attacks On Posties
Queensland is one of the worst States in Australia for dog attacks on posties, according to Australia Post.
LGAQ Welcomes Highway Promise
The Local Government Association of Queensland has welcomed a $400 million LNP election promise to upgrade key roads servicing the cattle and agricultural industries – including a stretch of the Burnett Highway south of Biloela.
Erkens ‘Overwhelmed By Support’
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens is optimistic she has won the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election but she’s wary of claiming victory ahead of the official declaration.
Erkens Takes Lead In Nanango Poll
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens had a clear lead in the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election at the close of counting on Saturday night.
Stags Off To A Winning Start
It must be rugby league season … it rained on and off all day, and as night fell the chill set in at Stags Oval for Round 1 of the South Burnett competition last Saturday.
Obituary: Jim Kingston OAM
A funeral will be held next week for former Murgon RSL Sub-Branch president Jim Kingston OAM who died on April 26.
Uni Blossoms In The Bush
A “bush university” which aims to teach and share First Nations culture could possibly become the Bunya Mountains’ latest tourist attraction.
COVID Contact Team Winds Up
The contact tracing team that has helped keep Queenslanders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic wound up on Friday.
New Weather Radar Goes Live
Images from the newly installed weather radar near Taroom are now live on the Bureau of Meteorology’s website and BOM Weather app.
Nanango Rushes To Vote Early
About 1640 people have already voted in the poll for the Division 1 vacancy in the South Burnett Regional Council.
Ken Gets His Award At Last
Retired Kingaroy businessman Ken Mills was officially presented with his 2022 Citizen Of The Year Award by South Burnett mayor Brett Otto on Saturday.
Good Roll-Up At Workshop
BIEDO’s annual Small Business Roadshow was very successful this year, according to CEO Kristy Board.
Meet JT At Free Community Event
Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston will be coming to the South Burnett next month to talk to local schoolchildren, but there will also be an opportunity for everyone else to meet him!
Local Victory Tops A Big Year
The South Burnett Speedway Club wrapped up its 2021-22 racing season on a high note on Sunday night with a win by two popular local drivers.
Anzac Tradition Strong At Wondai
The South Burnett Race Club’s traditional Anzac Day races went ahead at the Wondai track on Monday afternoon, despite the intermittent showers.
KTP To Cost An Extra $900,000
South Burnett Regional Council is putting an extra $900,000 towards the Kingaroy Transformation Project to compensate for inflation, supply shortages and delays caused by heavy Spring rains.
Rainforests Struggling After Fires
Bird populations vital to rainforest regeneration are struggling to recover after the black summer bushfires devastated Australia, according to a study from the Centre for Ecosystem Science at the University of NSW.
Islanders Romp Home
Round 1 of the South Burnett soccer competition was played last Friday and Saturday nights at the Kingaroy soccer fields.
AFL Action Returns To Kingaroy
South Burnett Saints will be playing their first home games of the season this Saturday at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
