LNP Holds On To Callide
The LNP held on to the safe seat of Callide at the weekend by-election with candidate Bryson Head securing almost 50 per cent of first preference votes.
LifeFlight Says Thank You!
Four South Burnett residents who were each airlifted by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue were given another, less dramatic behind-the-scenes look at the life-saving service on Friday.
Amazing Day Raises $27,000
The organisers of Saturday’s Cricket 4 Life fundraiser in Kingaroy were hoping to raise $20,000 for Relay For Life … but their expectations have hit a six.
VICs May Lose Accreditation
Most of the South Burnett’s Visitor Information Centres seem likely to lose their accreditation with Tourism Queensland soon because of a shortage of volunteers
Cherbourg Stings At Home
Cherbourg Hornets, still on a high after Selwyn Cobbo’s debut in State of Origin 1, hosted a full round of junior and senior rugby league games last Saturday.
Soccer Back After Soggy Break
After an enforced break caused by the rain and soggy fields, senior soccer returned to the South Burnett last weekend.
Saints Celebrate A Decade Of AFL
Aussie Rules fans – especially all former Kingaroy Bulldogs – should head on down to Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday to celebrate 10 years since the formation of the South Burnett Saints.
Hanson Re-Elected To Senate
The final Queensland Senate spots were confirmed by the Australian Electoral Commission on Friday afternoon.
New Cabinet At Museum
Kingaroy Heritage Museum has welcomed the arrival of a large display cabinet for its military display, which is being renovated.
EOIs Sought For Path To Treaty
The State Government is calling for members to join a Path to Treaty Interim Body.
Emergency Fun For Under 8s
Emergency services will be in action at Under 8s Day in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on June 30.
Tree Saga May Finally Be Over
The curtain may finally fall on the long-running saga of Wondai’s Christmas tree after suggestions about its future location provoked three petitions and 12 community consultations
Men’s Shed Hosts Business Night
The Murgon Business and Development Association’s inaugural meet’n’greet attracted a hardy crowd of local businesspeople to the Murgon Men’s Shed on a chilly Wednesday evening.
Girls Injured At Crossing
Two teenage girls were transported to Kingaroy Hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Youngman Street on Thursday.
Mystery Over Kingaroy Break-Ins
Police have refused to comment on a mini-crime wave that apparently struck Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
Registrations Open For Forum
Registrations are now open for the South Burnett Housing and Homelessness Forum which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall next month.
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.
