Big Celebration For Big Peanut
A Big Peanut deserves a Big Party, and that’s what Kingaroy turned on in Lions Park on Saturday morning for the “official” unveiling of the community statue.
LNP Votes Against Extension
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington joined with other Opposition MPs last week to vote against the extension of the Chief Health Officer’s emergency powers until October 31.
Drone Mystery In Kumbia
Kumbia Police are investigating a report of two drones with spotlights attached being flown over properties near Benair Road and Reedy Creek Road.
Gem Show Shines In Wondai
There was a new venue – and more stalls – at the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s third annual gem show on the weekend.
Grants For Local Communities
Three South Burnett projects will share $22,000 in Federal Government funding under Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Program.
Reef Debate Fires Up Again
Deb Frecklington has again highlighted the plight of South Burnett farmers who have been caught up in regulations designed to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Tilapia Spotted In Creek
Biosecurity Queensland is investigating a report that the invasive pest fish species tilapia has been spotted in Cooby Creek, north of Toowoomba.
GRDC Seeks Panel Chairs
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is looking to fill the positions of chair for its northern and southern regional panels.
Elderly Rider Dies In Crash
An elderly man was killed in a motorcycle crash on the Esk-Hampton Road at Ravensbourne on Sunday morning.
Erkens To Run For Division 1
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens has announced she will stand as a candidate for Division 1 in the South Burnett Regional Council’s upcoming by-election.
Nanango Kindy Says Thank You
Nanango & District C&K Kindergarten’s historic home is marking its 111th birthday this year but time definitely has not stood still inside the building.
Murgon Seizes Double Victory
Murgon Cricket Club secured a double grand final victory last Saturday … after downing Wooroolin Vikings in the South Burnett contest, they defeated Wooroolin Warriors in the Gympie A Grade competition.
QAS Offers Cadet Spots
The Queensland Ambulance Service is inviting First Nations residents to apply for Indigenous Paramedic Program positions available at Murgon Ambulance Station.
BIEDO Pleads For Water Funding
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) has expressed disappointment with Tuesday’s Federal Budget, saying it had hoped for more funding for water projects.
Property Values Rise 19.3pc
The average value of residential and rural land in the South Burnett has increased in the latest round of property valuations by Queensland’s Valuer-General.
Growers Urged To Back Water Project
An insufficient and uncertain water supply are stifling economic growth in Blackbutt, according to local growers.
Thirty Cases In Two Days
Thirty more confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the South Burnett over the past two days.
Helicopters To Inspect Powerlines
No, it’s not the police checking for cannabis crops … the low-flying helicopters you could see around the region over the next few months will be working for Powerlink Queensland.
AgForce: Check Land Valuations Now
AgForce is urging Queensland landholders not to delay if they want to object to new land valuations.
CTC Joins Hunt For Houses
The rental housing shortage in the South Burnett has created a headache for one of the region’s main not-for-profit organisations.
