RADF Funds Now Available
South Burnett Regional Council has received $15,000 under the State Government’s 2021-22 Regional Arts Development Fund program.
Ekka Decision Heartbreaking: AgForce
AgForce general president Georgie Somerset says the decision to cancel the 2021 Ekka had been “utterly heartbreaking” for thousands of Queensland producers.
Wondai To Have Say On Roundabout
Wondai residents will be invited to have a say on a new design for the Bunya Highway roundabout – and a new location for the town’s Christmas tree – from mid-August to early September.
Have You Registered Your Defib?
Does your business or sports club have an AED – an automated external defibrillator – mounted somewhere on a wall?
Ex-Residents Making A Mark
Former South Burnett residents are making a big mark outside the region … two more examples came across our desk at southburnett.com.au recently.
Varroa Mite Incursion Eradicated
Australia has been declared officially free from the bee parasite, Varroa jacobsoni, following its successful eradication from Townsville.
Burn Planned For McEuen Forest
A planned burn will be conducted in McEuen State Forest on Thursday (August 12), weather permitting.
New Virus Spread By Mice
Rural residents are being reminded to keep practicing good hygiene, handwashing and cleaning after a number of Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis cases have been reported in the Darling Downs Health region.
Energy Ombudsman To Visit
The Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland will be coming to Kingaroy and Cherbourg next month to share some tips with local residents about how to save energy … and money.
Only Four New Cases
Four more cases of COVID-19 – all linked to the Indooroopilly cluster – were announced on Wednesday morning.
MP Seeks ‘Mature’ Talk On Nuclear
Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud wants Australia to have a “mature, broad conversation” about nuclear power in Australia.
Road Repairs ‘Take Time’: TRC
Toowoomba Regional Council says it has completed more than 30 per cent of its 2021-22 flood recovery program repairs to the region’s roads.
New Website Targets Feral Deer
A new website launched on Wednesday aims to support national efforts to tackle the growing feral deer problem.
Man Charged After Crash
A 54-year-old Booie man has been charged with drink-driving after a single-vehicle crash on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road.
Children’s Art Packs Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery was packed to overflowing with children and their proud parents and teachers on Friday night.
Firies Presented With Medals
More than 40 South Burnett firefighters from rural and urban brigades were presented with medals in a ceremony in Kingaroy recently.
One Hurt In Crash
A patient was transported to hospital after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway near Ficks Crossing on Tuesday afternoon.
Saints Women In Finals
The Darling Downs AFL season has shifted into finals mode – and the South Burnett Saints’ women have made the grade.
Super Six Has Singing Appeal
Music lovers have been invited to check out the first concert of a new vocal group which has been formed in the South Burnett.
2021 Kumbia Festival Cancelled
Uncertainty around COVID-19 restrictions has led to another event joining the growing list of local cancellations.
