Warning About Bitumen Scams
Kingaroy Police are warning residents about illegal door-to-door scammers who may be targeting the South Burnett.
Chance To Guide First Nations ‘Voice’
Indigenous leaders who want a greater say on the laws, policies and programs that affect their communities have been urged to put their hand up to join Queensland’s First Nations Consultative Committee (FNCC).
D-Day For Illegal Seed Imports
Monday was “D-Day” for anyone trying to import unidentified seeds into Australia through the mail.
Mattress Sparks Fire Scare
A smouldering mattress inside a caravan sparked a fire scare in Nanango on Monday night.
New COVID Restrictions Coming
Roughly four in every 10 South Burnett residents – and seven out of 10 Cherbourg residents – will find themselves locked out of pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants from next month.
Elderly Couple Airlifted After Crash
An elderly couple was airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Mountains on Sunday afternoon.
Museum Celebrates 10th Birthday
About 50 people gathered on the rear lawn of the Roy Emerson Museum in Blackbutt recently to celebrate its 10th birthday.
ALP Candidate Visits Wondai
ALP candidate for Flynn, Matt Burnett, visited Proston and Wondai late last week to meet local residents.
Pop-Up Vax At Showground
Another pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds this week.
Kilkivan P-10 Wins Award
Kilkivan P-10 State School has won an award at the 22nd annual Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools.
Dig A Bit Deeper Into World War I
How much do you know about World War I, the so-called “war to end all wars” that we will be commemorating on Thursday, Remembrance Day?
Bicycles Add More For Tourists
A museum documenting the history of bicycles was officially opened in Blackbutt on Saturday morning.
C&K Staff Back-Paid $200,000
The Creche and Kindergarten Association Limited (C&K) has back-paid staff about $200,000 and entered into an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Applications Open For $1000 Bursary
Round 3 of local MP Deb Frecklington’s “Year 12 School Leavers Bursary” is now open for applications.
Work To Start On Intersection
Work was due to start on Monday on a major safety upgrade of the Bunya Highway / Silverleaf Road intersection at Murgon.
Man Charged With Assaulting Nurse
A man has been charged with serious assault after an alleged incident at Kingaroy Hospital on Saturday night.
Man Dies In Crash
A 28-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash at Glenrae, south of Mundubbera.
Awesome Year For College
“Challenging, overwhelming and unexpected … but above everything, it’s been pretty awesome.”
Junior Cricket Turns Pink For A Cause
South Burnett’s youngest cricketers “pinked up” last Saturday for a big day of games at the River Road Oval in Kingaroy.
Two Big Festive Opportunities!
The South Burnett’s annual celebration of Christmas – organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola – has added a creative twist for businesses this year.
