Chorale Celebrates 25 Years
The South Burnett Chorale marked its 25th anniversary on Saturday with a special concert in Kingaroy.
Dates For Next Clinics
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have six clinics planned across the South Burnett next month.
Eureka Applies To Build Rental Village
A Queensland-based company has applied to the South Burnett Regional Council to construct 110 one-bedroom rental units for seniors on a vacant block of land in Kingaroy.
Western Downs Rates To Rise 4.5pc
Western Downs Regional Council residents will face an average 4.5 per cent rate increase in 2021-22 after Council handed down its Budget this week.
Danii’s Ready To Hit The Streets
Kingaroy’s latest police officer hit the streets for the first time on Wednesday afternoon.
Plans Tackle Disaster Management
Droughts, floods, bushfires, storms and the COVID-19 pandemic have all struck the South Burnett during the past decade, upending many residents’ lives.
Trio Lobbies In Canberra
A delegation from the South Burnett Regional Council is in Canberra this week to meet with Federal MPs and attend the Australian Local Government Association annual conference.
Offer To South Burnett Artists
Blackbutt’s Avocado Festival is calling for visual artists from across the South Burnett to participate in an exhibition of local artwork in Blackbutt businesses.
Hospital COVID Testing ‘Extended’
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has advised that booking timeframes for COVID-19 tests at Kingaroy Hospital have been extended.
More Council ‘Hotspots’ In NSW
Queensland Health has declared six more Council areas in Sydney as COVID-19 hotspots following the rapid spread of the Delta variant.
Mental Health Focus At Forum
The need for better mental health services in the Wide Bay-Burnett was a key issue at Monday’s Regional Community Forum.
‘Champion’ Impressed By Cherbourg
Cherbourg’s new Ministerial “Champion”, Leanne Linard, paid her first visit to the community on Tuesday … and she admitted she was impressed.
Pair Picked For Ekka Honour
Jacinta Rockemer and Jasmine Firman will be heading off to the Ekka later this year to represent the South Burnett’s seven agricultural shows.
Best Peanut Intake ‘In Five Years’
Bega Cheese’s Kingaroy peanut processing plant has received the biggest intake of peanuts for five years.
Market Values Stay Firm
Agents yarded 800 in Murgon at the fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday.
Info Session For Tarong Roles
Interested in a career at Tarong Power Station?
Big Weekend Planned In Wondai
One of Wondai’s biggest events of the year is on again this weekend … and there’s still time to take part!
Rider Injured On Property
One person suffered pelvic injuries in a motorcycle incident at South Nanango on Sunday morning.
Qld COVID Restrictions Ease
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland.
‘Wheelie Bin Tax’ Worries LGAQ
The Local Government Association Of Queensland (LGAQ) is concerned the Queensland Government intends to shift the cost of its Waste Levy onto households.
