PHN CEO To Retire
Darling Downs and West Moreton Primary Health Network CEO Merrilyn Strohfeldt has announced she will retire at the end of 2021.
Kumbia Upgrade Gets Go-Ahead
Kumbia residents will be consulted about proposed upgrades to the town’s CBD after South Burnett Councillors unanimously approved draft plans at Wednesday’s Infrastructure Standing Committee meeting.
Truckie Tests Positive
Queensland Health has issued a public health alert for contact tracing locations in Archerfield and Goondiwindi after a truck driver from NSW tested positive to COVID-19.
Nominations Open For Australia Day
It’s that time of the year when local councils are calling for nominations for Australia Day awards.
Relay Riders Head For The Hills!
A group of mountain bike riders wheeled out of Kingaroy Showgrounds on Tuesday morning with just two targets in mind … to pedal 400km over the next five days, and raise more than $24,000.
Concert Fun At Hiss-toric Homestead
A pair of carpet snakes hitched a ride around the world at historic Taabinga Homestead on Sunday afternoon.
Crews Tackle Goomeri Grassfire
Fire crews were in action on Monday night tackling a grassfire which broke out along the Burnett Highway, north of Goomeri.
Council To Consult On Kumbia
SBRC will hold public consultations from mid-September with Kumbia residents on the latest draft designs for the town’s CBD upgrade.
Second Chance To Protect Community
Figures released recently by the Federal Department of Health have shone a light on vaccination rates across Australia – and it’s not good news for Cherbourg.
COVID Clinic Coming Back
Darling Downs Health is returning to Cherbourg next week to provide more COVID-19 vaccinations for local residents – and there will also be a face-to-face opportunity to ask questions about the vaccines.
Children Dress Up For Book Week
The fun, the stories and – of course – the costumes were out in force at South Burnett libraries last week.
Hard Work Pays Off For Club
Hard work from a keen bunch of volunteers has breathed new life into the former Kingaroy Hospital canteen building.
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
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.
Driver Charged After Pole Axed
A man has been charged with drink-driving after a light pole was demolished in Darryl Crescent in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon.
Bega Sales Revenue Tops $2b
Bega Cheese’s annual sales revenue for 2020-21 has risen 39 per cent over the previous 12 months, topping $2.07 billion.
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.
Mayor ‘Surprised’ By Decision
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio reacted with “surprise” after last week’s State Government announcement about the Wellcamp quarantine facility.
Nanango Cup’s Extra Excitement
South Burnett players relished special moments at Lee Park earlier this month.
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.
