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Woman Jailed For Fraud

Woman Jailed For Fraud

A Speedwell woman has been sentenced to five years’ jail after pleading guilty to fraud in the Kingaroy District Court on Monday.

SBcare To Take Over Common Hall

SBcare To Take Over Common Hall

Community groups which meet regularly at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall have been told by South Burnett Regional Council they must find other premises by late October.

Braille Stickers For QR Codes

Braille Stickers For QR Codes

A not-for-profit association has released special braille stickers to help people who are blind or have low vision to be able to find QR Codes to scan.

Council Urges Agencies To Act

Council Urges Agencies To Act

A frustrated Cherbourg Council summoned welfare agencies to a public forum this week to focus attention on suicide and self-harm in the community.

It’s Semi-Final Time For League

It’s Semi-Final Time For League

The 2021 South Burnett Rugby League season is coming to the pointy end with finals positions decided after a hectic day of games at Nanango last Saturday.

Council Ponders CCTV Plan

Council Ponders CCTV Plan

The cost of installing CCTV cameras and security lighting along the South Burnett Rail Trail between Youngman Street and Meiers Road will be examined by the SBRC,

Vehicle Rolls In Highway Crash

Vehicle Rolls In Highway Crash

Paramedics were assessing three people after three vehicles were involved in a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway near Benarkin on Friday afternoon.

Bridges Stripped Of Funding

Bridges Stripped Of Funding

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is angry future funding has been removed from one of the South Burnett’s worst bridges, GS Bond Bridge on Chinchilla-Wondai Road.

Georgie Dons Lilac For A Cause

Georgie Dons Lilac For A Cause

If you spot Durong grazier Georgie Somerset wearing lilac these days, it’s because she’s become a “shirt ambassador” to help raise funds for Ronald McDonald House.

ACCC Cracks Down On Quads

ACCC Cracks Down On Quads

Almost 20 per cent of quad bikes assessed at dealerships across Australia were not compliant with the first stage of the new national safety standard that came into force last October.