Fiona Earns Prestige Scholarship
South Burnett solicitor – and former Olympian – Fiona Albert has secured one of just five Jack Cranstoun Scholarships.
Local Artwork Featured In Calendar
Artwork by a young student from Durong South State School will be included in the 2022 Queensland Farm Safety Calendar.
$13m Bridge Funding Secure: MP
Work to upgrade a dangerous, narrow bridge on the Chinchilla-Wondai Road has been delayed but not defunded, says Transport Minister Mark Bailey.
$12m Spent Chasing Linc Energy
The State Government spent more than $12 million in legal costs pursuing Linc Energy over its failed underground coal gasification project near Chinchilla.
Koa Rights Recognised In Court
Western Queensland’s Koa people have had their identity strengthened following a Federal Court decision in Winton.
Students Go Wild For Radio
Not many schoolchildren would sacrifice four precious days of their school holidays to train for a possible future career.
Cherbourg Aims For The World
An exciting artificial intelligence project – which could have international implications – was officially unveiled to the public in Cherbourg on Wednesday.
Pilot Rewards Burnett-Mary Farmers
Farmers in the Burnett-Mary region have been invited to take part in a pilot program that will reward them for improving native vegetation on their properties.
Social Housing Crisis Hits Region
Demand for public housing in the South Burnett is now exceeding available supply by almost a third, according to new data.
New SES Role For Robyn
Nanango SES Group Leader Robyn Baker has been appointed Local Controller for the SES in the South Burnett.
Extra Parking Plan For Haly Street
The SBRC could create an extra eight parking bays in a congested part of Haly Street …, but the project is not likely to happen until next year.
ANZ To Close Kingaroy Branch
Rumours about the imminent closure of Kingaroy’s ANZ Bank have been swirling for months but now it has been confirmed … the branch will close in March next year.
Hunt For Diggers’ Descendants
Remembrance Day (November 11) is always a big day at Boondooma Homestead but this year’s commemoration promises to be even more special for some local families.
Firies Battle Large Mulch Fire
Firefighters received an early morning callout on Wednesday to attend a large mulch fire burning on a property at Goodger.
Proston Joins The Parkrun Club
The South Burnett’s third parkrun event – officially known as the “Railway Park” parkrun – began in Proston at the weekend.
Relay For Life Ready To Go!
The 2021 Relay For Life will be going ahead as planned at Kingaroy Showgrounds this weekend, but the pandemic has forced some changes on organisers.
SBRC To Debate CBD Trees
South Burnett Regional Council will debate adding a new type of tree to Kingaroy’s streetscape at its next meeting on Wednesday.
Councils Focus On Water
Water – or rather, the lack of it – has been a topic of great concern lately for local councils.
Anzac Day Portrait Wins Top Prize
A stunning photographic portrait of Wakka Wakka elder Elgan Leedie at this year’s Anzac Day Dawn Service in Kingaroy will be added to the South Burnett Regional Council’s official art collection.
Incinerator Sparks Blaze
Flames spread from an incinerator to set fire to a shed at Burra Burri on Tuesday afternoon.
