COVID Twist To Annual Awards
Saint Mary’s Catholic College annual awards ceremony was a much smaller affair this year but that didn’t stop the smiles on the faces of the proud students as they received their awards.
Trailer Stolen, Then Bike: Police
Four Murgon men have been charged after a motorbike and a box trailer were allegedly stolen from separate addresses between 1:00am and 2:00am on Thursday.
Market Remains Firm
600 head were yarded for Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday, November 17.
Opportunity To Celebrate Ag
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation says Queenslanders have a lot to celebrate on National Agriculture Day (November 20).
Warriors Pick Up Bonus Points
Wooroolin Warriors picked up two bonus points when they defeated Gympie Colts by six wickets at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Music Invitation To Schools
Registrations are now open for schools wanting to take part in Topology’s “Top Up” music education program next year.
Men’s Shed Goes Up In Flames
A fire which badly damaged the Nanango Men’s Shed late on Thursday night is being treated as suspicious.
Bonus Round For Australia Day
The South Burnett might not celebrate Australia Day with its usual gusto in January unless more community groups apply for Council funding.
Have Your Say On Waste Upgrade
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging Yarraman residents to have a say about a concept design for an upgraded waste management facility for the town.
Linville Celebrates Its Heritage
This weekend is going to be huge in the little town of Linville with the inaugural Heritage Festival kicking off on Friday night.
Donations To Help At-Risk Youth
Several boxes of toiletries and other household essentials will be going to help some of the most vulnerable young people after a donation drive at Stanwell sites in the South Burnett.
SB Care Offers 10 Traineeships
South Burnett Care is putting a callout to local young people … the group is looking to recruit 10 trainees to start work in January.
$2.1m Plan Added To CBD Upgrade
The possibility of an extra $2.1 million being spent on Kingaroy’s CBD transformation project – taking the total cost to $13.6 million – has alarmed some South Burnett councillors.
High Court Ends Peanut Butter Saga
The long-running saga about peanut butter labels may finally be over after the High Court dismissed an application by Kraft Heinz for special leave to appeal.
Art That’s Worth ‘Showing Off’
There’s a bunch of talented South Burnett artists who aren’t afraid to do a bit of “showing off” when it comes to their creative skills.
Bash Raises Almost $1m
The six-day Variety Bash that passed through the South Burnett at the weekend has raised almost a million dollars so far for the children’s charity.
Art To Be Added To Bins
South Burnett Regional Council has provided a $4000 grant to enable art to be added to the industrial bins in Bunya Avenue on the Bunya Mountains.
Big Night Tops Off Odd Journey
The class of 2020’s odd journey through school was highlighted at the Kingaroy State High School formal on Friday.
Council Boost For BIEDO
BIEDO has entered into new partnerships with its two member organisations: the South Burnett and North Burnett councils.
Handgun Seized: Police
Police have charged a man with drug and firearm offences following a traffic intercept in Murgon on October 31.
