Christmas With A Difference
Kingaroy’s annual Christmas Carnival morphed into a twilight markets on Thursday but that didn’t stop families coming out to enjoy a bit of festive fun.
Kumbia Didn’t Forget Christmas!
The Christmas spirit was alive and well in Kumbia on Sunday night with a happy turnout for the town’s annual festive celebration.
Drought Still Biting In Burnett
Recent predictions that agriculture is “bouncing back” with a strong winter crop and a promising rainfall outlook are not being reflected in the local region.
Boost For ‘Local Heroes’
Five local recipients have received a pre-Christmas boost thanks to Round 12 of Deb Frecklington’s Local Hero Grants scheme.
Changes Coming For Council Grants
The South Burnett Regional Council will make changes to its Community Grants program next year, but whether they will be in place by the February grants round is undecided.
Risky Seeds Keep Arriving In Mail
There have been more reports of people receiving unsolicited packets of seeds in the mail, risking Australia’s agricultural industries and environment.
Couple ‘Finds Man Inside House’
A 37-year-old Woorabinda man has been charged after an elderly Kingaroy couple allegedly found him inside their house on Wednesday afternoon.
Man Charged With Cattle Theft
Police have charged a man with multiple offences related to alleged cattle theft in Mundubbera.
Yarning Makes A Difference
An overgrown piece of land near the Toomey Street entrance to Kingaroy State High School has become a Yarning Circle, thanks to the efforts of the school’s Indigenous students and the generosity of sponsors.
Health Summit Aims For Change
A Health Summit which aimed to bring agencies and the people they serve face-to-face to thrash out solutions to entrenched issues has been hosted by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
Feedback Sought On Arts Policy
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public feedback on a proposed new Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy.
Council Targets Response Times
Poor communications from Council are the single biggest source of complaints amongst residents, Mayor Brett Otto told Wednesday’s SBRC Standing Committee meeting.
Travel Form Dilemma Solved
Kingaroy Hospital is again accepting Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme forms face-to-face, a Darling Downs Health spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday.
Man Charged Over Fireworks Fire
A man has been charged with possessing illegal fireworks after an incident in Kingaroy on Saturday evening.
Lifetime Of Memories Up For Sale
Murgon businessman Leo Geraghty is holding a clearing sale at his Murgon property this weekend.
Police Probe Nanango Crash
Police investigations are continuing after a Toyota LandCruiser crashed outside Nanango State School in Drayton Street on Tuesday night.
Betta To Host KCCI AGM
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its Annual General Meeting next Monday (December 14) at the new Betta Home Living store.
Police Target Fatal Five
South Burnett drivers beware … and, please, take care! Police have warned there will be a strong presence on local roads during the holidays.
Nurunderi Graduates Beat 2020!
A special celebration to mark the graduation of students from Nurunderi TAFE College has become a new tradition over the past five years at Cherbourg … and one that always brings smiles to plenty of faces.
No Tourism Officer Until 2021
The South Burnett’s new Tourism Development Officer will not be appointed until early next year.
