Top Riders Coming To Kingaroy
Some of Australia’s top junior motocross riders will be coming to Kingaroy this weekend to take part in the Sunshine State MX series.
Local COVID Numbers Spike
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cherbourg and the South Burnett has spiked this week, in line with the recent trend across Queensland.
Vaccine Study Seeks Volunteers
People are being invited to take part in a community-based COVID-19 vaccine immune response study run by a collaboration of health and university researchers.
Women Celebrate Their Strength
The “strong women” of Cherbourg celebrated International Women’s Day with gusto on Tuesday, with fun, fashion and a fancy lunch.
Ten Years As Member For Nanango
Ten years ago on March 24, 2012, I was very proud to be elected to Queensland Parliament as the Member for Nanango.
Council Program Extended
Local councils will receive a boost from an extension to the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program announced in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget.
Region’s Population Grows Again
The South Burnett’s population grew by 0.9 per cent in 2021, according to the latest estimates from demographics analysis company Informed Decisions.
Taskforce Chair Says Thank You!
Two young men have proven chivalry is still alive in the South Burnett when they sprang into action last week to help out a group of stranded motorists.
Premier Hints Mandate May Change
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has hinted the current mandate forcing Show Societies to limit attendances to people who are fully vaccinated may change in the near future.
Pirates Raid Eagles’ Nest
A good crowd turned out at Wondai Sportsground on Saturday afternoon to cheer on the South Burnett Eagles Open Women’s team.
Brekkies To Help BlazeAid
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a series of breakfasts in April to help raise funds to support BlazeAid’s efforts in the South Burnett.
KCCI Joins Push For Housing Summit
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has joined with other business organisations across the State to express concerns about the housing crisis in Queensland.
Recovery Night At Mondure
South Burnett community members affected by the January or March floods have been invited to attend an information session next week.
Farmers Attend Water Meetings
A series of meetings held as part of the latest phase of the Burnett Water Feasibility Study wound up in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Murgon Storms Home To Victory
At one point, storm clouds clouds threatened to cut short the South Burnett Cricket Grand Final on Saturday but sadly for the Wooroolin Vikings, Thor wasn’t on their side …
Council Joins Mandate Protest
The South Burnett Regional Council will join a protest led by the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Shows against COVID-19 restrictions placed on ag shows by the State Government.
Country Music Attracts Campers
Did you spot all the campervans and caravans in the Wooroolin short-stay camping area at the weekend?
Clinics In Local Towns
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have clinics planned for Goomeri, Kilkivan, Kingaroy and Blackbutt in April.
Two Face Drugs Charges
Two men have been charged with drug offences after separate police raids in Kingaroy last week.
Vehicles Collide On Highway
Two people have been taken to hospital after their vehicles collided on the D’Aguilar Highway on Monday afternoon.
