Governor Praises ‘Spirit Of Enterprise’
Invited guests enjoyed afternoon tea with the Queensland Governor at a special reception held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday afternoon.
$93,000 Boost For Local Groups
Five South Burnett organisations will share just over $93,000 in funding from Round 2 of Stanwell’s 2020-21 Tarong Community Partnership Fund.
Polished Performance By Gem Club
The second South Burnett Gem Show was a huge hit again at Kingaroy Showgrounds at the weekend.
COVID Restrictions To Ease
COVID-19 restrictions will be eased across Queensland from 6:00am on Thursday, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced.
Kingaroy CBD To Lose 91 Car Parks
Shoppers looking for parking spots in Kingaroy are set to become an early casualty of the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP) … at least for the next few years.
Nanango Shows How It’s Done!
Nanango showgoers have given retiring president Les Schloss a right royal send-off, flocking to the 112th Nanango Show in huge numbers.
Nanango Pool To Re-Open
The South Burnett Aquatic Centre in Nanango will be re-opening this Saturday following its recent upgrades.
Show Urgently Needs Volunteers
The upcoming Kingaroy Show is in urgent need of volunteers to help the annual event run smoothly on May 1-2.
Extra Funds For Blackbutt Upgrade
Funding for Blackbutt’s CBD upgrade received a go-ahead last Wednesday when South Burnett councillors voted to expand the project’s budget by $750,000 to $1.3 million.
Memories Live On At Orana
A memorial plaque has been unveiled at Lutheran Services’ Orana Aged Care Community in Kingaroy, exactly 51 years to the day after the original foundation stone at the facility was laid.
Councillor Fight ‘Just Beginning’
Web designer Judy Schulz has vowed to continue her public dispute with South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen despite having three applications to Kingaroy Magistrates Court dismissed on Friday.
Council To Host Youth Forum
Hey Cherbourg residents! Are you interested in matters that affect young people in the community?
Council Plan Targets Toilet Charges
South Burnett Regional Council is weighing up increasing some basic sewerage charges in next year’s Budget.
Thief Wakes Sleeping Resident
Kingaroy police are investigating a break-and-enter which awoke a sleeping resident in Carroll Street in the early hours of Saturday morning.
DAF Alert On African Olive
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has put out an alert after the potentially invasive African Olive was found in the Toowoomba area.
Court Orders Schulz To Pay Costs
South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen’s former campaign manager Judy Schulz has been ordered to pay a total of $1500 in costs after a court on Friday dismissed three complaints lodged by her.
Satellite Rain Gauges To Fill Gaps
A Durong grazing property is taking part in a high-tech trial of satellite rain gauges which aims to help scientists plug gaps in Queensland’s rainfall data.
Gem Show Ready To Rock Again
People searching for a unique Mother’s Day gift will have lots to choose from this weekend.
Huge Two Days At Nanango Show!
Nanango Show is celebrating its 120th birthday this weekend – and the festivities are going to be huge!
Redvale Field Site To Be Sold
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ trial farm at Redvale looks finally to have reached the end of its life.
