U3A Plans Take Shape
A steering committee has been formed to nurture the establishment of a University Of The Third Age (U3A) group in the South Burnett.
Schulz To Face District Court
A woman charged with stalking South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen will face trial in the District Court early next year.
Workers Shine Light On Child Safety
South Burnett child protection workers paused long enough from their vital work recently to enjoy breakfast and reflect on the past 12 months.
Muster Returns After 10 Years
The Mt Stanley Muster – a two-day campdraft which has been in hibernation for the past 10 years – will be coming back to life in October.
Council To Seek Grant For Hall
Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall Association’s plans to repaint the building will receive a helping hand from Somerset Regional Council.
Works On Cherbourg Road
A section of Cherbourg Road will be reduced to single-lane traffic next week while roadworks take place.
Helping Hand For Panthers
The Nanango Soccer Club is now the proud owner of a new brushcutter, thanks to sponsorship from the Heritage Bank Nanango.
Council Deficit $3.4m Below Forecast
South Burnett Regional Council’s deficit for 2020-21 is expected to be $3.4 million lower than originally forecast.
Record Day For Vintage Fans
The Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s 2021 rally at the weekend attracted a record number of exhibitors to their grounds near Kingaroy Airport.
Three Vehicles In Crash
Two people have been taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway at Crawford on Thursday afternoon.
$50,000 RACQ Grants Available
RACQ Foundation has invited Queensland community groups to apply for a natural disaster recovery grant, with the latest funding round to close soon.
Our Loss Is Gympie’s Gain
South Burnett Regional Council will transfer a 2.679ha block of land to Gympie Regional Council to help tidy up the border between the two regions.
TRC Backs Koala Strategy
Toowoomba Regional Council will support the first phase of the South-East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy.
Governor Gives Bevan OAM
A Queen’s Birthday Honour was officially presented to Murgon resident Bevan Routledge in a ceremony at Government House in Brisbane on Wednesday.
MP Updates Guide For Year 12s
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released an updated version of his School Leavers’ Guide for Year 12 students.
Full Steam Ahead For Kumbia
Kumbia’s CBD upgrade will be completed by Christmas next year, even if it winds up costing more than originally planned.
Council Backflips On Magpies
South Burnett Regional Council will hire a contract bird catcher to relocate dangerous magpies from Council land.
North Burnett Mayor Quits
North Burnett mayor Rachel Chambers will quit Council on December 11.
Boeing Picks Wellcamp For Wingman
Boeing has selected Wellcamp Airport as its preferred site for an unmanned‑aircraft production facility, their first outside North America.
Ekka Winners Get Awards
While some Ekka competitions did not go ahead in 2021, the “Education On Show” section was one of 17 already judged.
