Blackbutt Upgrade Hits $1.6m
Shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have added an extra $300,000 to the cost of Blackbutt’s CBD upgrade.
Arts Workshop Explores Resilience
Participants attended a three-day workshop in Kingaroy last week to absorb valuable skills to help their communities bounce back after difficult times.
Police Investigate Car Thefts
Murgon police are investigating a spate of incidents involving stolen vehicles in the local area.
Cattleman Thanks LifeFlight
The South Burnett Livestock Exchange (SBLX) selling community has rallied behind a Murgon cattle producer who credits RACQ LifeFlight Rescue for saving his life.
Woman Treated After Crash
An elderly Nanango woman received treatment at the scene for minor injuries after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia on Tuesday.
RARE Chance To Trial Healthy Futures
Peering through a virtual reality headset is one way South Burnett teenagers can open their minds to the possibility of scientific careers timed to bloom at the 2032 Olympic Games.
Crunch Time For Brisbane Heat
It’s almost crunch time in the Women’s Big Bash League for the Brisbane Heat and Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel.
Border PCR Tests Will Be Free
Negotiating the Queensland border after the State reopens to visitors from interstate “hotspots” may have become a bit easier.
Council Discusses Future Of Park
The future of a small pocket park in Walter Road is under evaluation by the South Burnett Regional Council.
$60,000 Grants For Two Groups
Two South Burnett organisations have been big winners in the latest round of “Tackling Tough Times Together” funding.
More Rain’s On The Way
A La Niña event – linked to wetter-than-average rainfall in parts of Australia and the possibility of more cyclones – has been confirmed in the Pacific Ocean.
Fire Crews Called To Silos
Three fire crews were called to Bega Cheese’s peanut processing complex in Kingaroy about 3:30pm on Tuesday after reports of a possible fire.
Speed Limit Lowered Near Bridge
The speed limit on Chinchilla-Wondai Road approaching G.S. Bond Bridge, east of Durong, will be lowered this week.
Salvos Launch Annual Appeal
The Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Appeal in the South Burnett to support Aussies doing it tough this festive season.
Brigade Welcomes Heritage’s Help
Bullcamp Rural Fire Brigade is one of a number of local brigades which have benefited from a program run by the Heritage Bank Nanango.
SES Ready For Busy Summer
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services crews in the North Coast region have been kept busy with weather-related incidents ahead of what is predicted to be a significant wet season.
Least Hit Screaming The Loudest
There seems to be a lot of confusion in the South Burnett about what will happen when Queensland hits its 80 per cent double-dose COVID-19 vaccination milestone.
Rain Stopped, Smiles Started
The rain came … and went, but it wasn’t enough to wash away the smiles at the recent Kingaroy State High School Formal.
Good Year For CROW
Changes in the leadership of CROW-FM have worked out well, guests at the radio station’s AGM heard on Thursday.
Grants To Boost Agritourism
Grants are now available to help farmers establish or expand their operations into agritourism.
