Cherbourg Calls For Change
Frustration over the number of young people killing themselves – and drug use in the community – spilled over at a public forum held at Cherbourg on Tuesday afternoon.
Qld Alert After NSW Cases
Anyone arriving in Queensland from 1:00am on Friday – and who have visited any of the sites in Sydney linked to the latest COVID-19 cases – must enter mandatory hotel quarantine.
Olivia Earns TJ Ryan Award
Former Kingaroy State High School student Olivia Almond has notched up another award.
Bacon Countdown Begins
Bacon lovers beware … Kingaroy BaconFest is just over 100 days away.
Council Fears Water Costs Could Soar
South Burnett ratepayers could see water charges rise by up to 80 per cent over the next decade, thanks to the State Government.
Grave Day For Pioneer Family
Visitors gathered under overcast skies on Sunday afternoon at the Moore-Linville Cemetery to honour a special pioneer of the district.
Art Shines Bright Across Region
Two upcoming events at Wondai Art Gallery are part of a new cross-regional arts festival, dubbed “Shine Bright”.
Councils Target Illegal Dumpers
A full-time compliance officer has been hired in a bid to stamp out illegal dumping in the South Burnett, Cherbourg and North Burnett council areas.
Last Chance For Arts Forum
Artists are being urged to get in quick to secure a place in the inaugural “Arts on Top” regional arts forum at the Bunya Mountains.
Schulz To Appeal Court Ruling
A South Burnett woman seeking a peace and good behaviour order against Cr Scott Henschen says she has lodged an appeal against a Magistrates Court decision.
Proston Steer Stars At Beef 21
Proston P-10’s Limousin steer ‘Sapphire’ has won an impressive award at Beef 21 in Rockhampton.
Highway Upgrade ‘Not Finished’
South Burnett motorists despairing that repairs to the Tingoora-to-Wondai section of the Bunya Highway have been completed can relax … the workers are coming back!
B-Double Answers Wait Until June
The problem of B-doubles being unable to access the Wondai industrial estate may be solved … at least temporarily.
Kingaroy Snaps Back After Break
Overall numbers at this year’s Kingaroy Show were up on 2019, which has Show Society president Craig Lucas feeling pleased.
Wine Industry Group Winds Up
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association (SBWIA) has voted to wind up.
Council Launches Growth Strategy
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public feedback on its new Regional Economic Development Strategy.
Teenager Hurt In Crash
An 18-year-old man suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash outside Kingaroy on Monday night.
Man Trampled By Heifer
A man has been flown to hospital in a critical condition after being trampled by a heifer near Goomeri on Tuesday morning.
House Fire ‘Suspicious’
Detectives are appealing for public assistance a suspicious house fire that occurred at Pie Creek, east of Widgee, early on Saturday morning.
Kingaroy Show Ready To Go!
Kingaroy Show will be back bigger and better than ever this weekend!
