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.
New CHO Appointed
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the appointment of Queensland’s new Chief Health Officer.
Jewellery, Coins Stolen
Kingaroy police are investigating a break-and-enter which occurred on Friday night at a residence in Julie Street.
Rain Plays Havoc With Cricket
Rainstorms across the region played havoc with cricket games last weekend, with both junior and senior games washed out.
Bitumen Bandits Back Again
The “bitumen bandits” who have been working their way around Queensland of late appear to have landed again in the South Burnett.
Tarong Man Faces 62 Charges
A 50-year-old Tarong man has been charged with 62 offences – including 50 counts of supplying dangerous drugs and one count of trafficking – after police raided a property at Tarong on Thursday.
Woman Charged Over Fatal Crash
A 24-year-old woman has been charged following a fatal crash which killed a 22-year-old Murgon woman at Cushnie in January.
Family Fun Continues
Peter Thornton was on to a good thing when he put his Red Dazzler mare Miss Bam to Better Than Ready.
Show Society Upgrades Pavilion
Poultry breeders who compete at the Nanango Show and members of local bird breeding associations who meet at Nanango’s Showgrounds will be now able to take advantage of a greatly improved facility.
