O’Brien Returns To Party Room
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has rejoined the Nationals Party Room in Canberra after walking away from the group in February.
Fire Bans Extended
A local fire ban in place in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett council areas has been extended.
Meeting To Plan New Festival
A meeting will be held at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy, on Monday night (December 7) to discuss the inaugural Festival Of Cultures.
Few Projects But $28b Borrowed: MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is very concerned the State Government is borrowing $28 billion to boost economic recovery in Queensland, after stating during the election campaign they would borrow “only” $4 billion.
Drowning Victims Identified
A Kingaroy resident has been identified as one of the two men who drowned while attempting to save a young boy at Teerwah Beach, near Noosa, on Sunday.
Horse Rider Injured
A woman has been airlifted to hospital in a serious but stable condition after a horseriding accident near Kilkivan.
Celebrity Chef Booked For BaconFest
Kingaroy BaconFest organisers have announced the dates for the 2021 festival – and the news that celebrity chef Miguel Maestre will be headlining the event.
Young Scorpions Star For Wide Bay
Four South Burnett junior cricketers starred for Wide Bay in an Under 13s match against a visiting Brisbane North XI at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Sunday.
Pupils Spread Recycling Message
Students from four local schools have impressed upon the South Burnett Regional Council the importance of sustainability and recycling.
WDRC Tightens Water Restrictions
Western Downs Regional Council has tightened water restriction levels across parts of the region due to soaring water use during the current hot spell.
Sneak Peek At New Tourism Complex
Murgon businesspeople enjoyed a sneak preview this week of a multi-million dollar development which has broken ground at Moffatdale.
Council To Hire Arts Officer
The South Burnett Regional Council will hire an Arts Development Officer to help set the direction of the region’s future Arts Policy.
MP Queries Travel Subsidy Change
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has sought answers from the State Government in relation to the closure of counter service at the Kingaroy Hospital Patient Travel Subsidy office.
Boost For COVID-Hit Shows
South Burnett shows cancelled because of COVID-19 will receive an early Christmas present from the Federal Government.
‘Inclusive Parking’ A Priority: Council
Thursday was International Day Of People With A Disability – and the South Burnett Regional Council wants disabled people to know they have not been forgotten.
Open Sleighs For Nanango
Lee Park racecourse will be the venue for a lot of pre-Christmas gatherings on Saturday.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Saturday, December 5.
Hospital Budget Hits $92.5m
The construction cost of the new Kingaroy Hospital has blown out to $92.5 million on the eve of the first patients being shifted into the new facility.
TRC Added To Fire Ban
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has imposed a local fire ban for residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area, including Yarraman and Cooyar.
Funeral Parlour Has A New Home
A former funeral parlour in Alford Street, Kingaroy – which became a Salvation Army chapel for eight years – has been resurrected … as a funeral home.
