Tragedy At Yarraman
A child has died in what appears to be a tragic accident at Yarraman.
Visitors Leave Dollars Behind
Nineteen motorhomes have been spending the past few days exploring the South Burnett – and adding valuable dollars to the local economy.
Gospel Music Hits Airwaves
Cherbourg’s Sports Complex attracted a large crowd on Sunday afternoon to enjoy some special Gospel music.
Planning Now Starts For 2022!
Another Murgon Show is done and dusted … which means the hard-working volunteers which made it all happen are now already beginning to plan the 2022 event!
Rotarians Are Rolling Into Kingaroy
If you’ve been in Kingaroy recently you may have noticed a white Mitsubishi parked inside what used to be a dress boutique in Kingaroy Street.
Every Day Should Be RU OK Day
RU OK? This is a message with extra resonance for Cherbourg families who have lost so many loved ones …
$9m For Shovel-Ready Projects
Toowoomba and Somerset regional councils are sharing $9 million for shovel-ready community infrastructure projects that could create hundreds of jobs.
Snapshot Of An Overlooked World
Decades of work have culminated in a unique publication documenting an often overlooked part of the Bunya Mountains’ landscape … fungi.
Arts Committee To Guide Council
A new advisory group made up of representatives from the region’s three art galleries, two performing arts groups and the community will help set the direction of the South Burnett Regional Council’s future approach to the arts.
Tribunal Reprimands Ex-Councillor
The Councillor Conduct Tribunal has found that – on the balance of probabilities – a former South Burnett councillor engaged in misconduct while serving as a councillor.
$385,000 Boost For Local Groups
Seventeen South Burnett groups will share almost $385,000 in grants from the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Clinic To Open For Health Staff
The Priority 1A COVID-19 vaccination rollout is due to start in the South Burnett next week with the opening of a clinic at Kingaroy Hospital.
Boys Charged Over Break-In
Two local boys have been charged by police in relation to the vandalism of the Blackbutt cricket and rugby league clubhouse.
Nanango, Murgon Draw First Blood
As the South Burnett cricket season wound up, the rugby league season kicked off with a massive day of games on Saturday at Nanango’s Fred Kassulke Oval.
Work Starts On $3.5m Project
Work has started on a $3.5 million project in Kingaroy by Queensland developer De Luca Corporation, the company which brought Bunnings to the South Burnett.
Elders Celebrate Diamond Day
Cherbourg Elders Jack and Ada Simpson were treated to a special day by family members on Saturday to mark 60 years of marriage.
Nanango Wraps Up Senior Season
Murgon Diggers finished on top of the South Burnett ladder after a strong season but were pipped at the post by Nanango Scorpions in a tight Grand Final game played at Wondai Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Thumbs Up For COVID Vaccine!
Vaccinations against COVID-19 received a big “thumbs up” from the first group to receive their injections in Kingaroy on Monday.
Smiles As Bookarama Is Back
Book lovers had 12,000 reasons to smile – or rather, 12,000 books to pore over – with the return of Bookarama to Kingaroy at the weekend.
$30,000 Cash Stolen
Goomeri Police are investigating the theft of $30,000 in cash during a break-in at a rural residence.
