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Yarraman Students Miss Out … Again

Yarraman Students Miss Out … Again

Tertiary students in Yarraman and Cooyar will again miss out on the opportunity of applying for a $5000 Council scholarship, thanks to guidelines that stipulate they must have graduated from a high school within the boundaries of the Toowoomba Regional Council area.

Councils Lobbied Over Blackspots

Councils Lobbied Over Blackspots

South Burnett Regional Council met with Bunya Mountains community stakeholders on November 5 to discuss mobile communication shortfalls in the area.

Historic Day As Murgon Hoists Flag

Historic Day As Murgon Hoists Flag

An historic moment occurred in Murgon on Thursday morning when the Aboriginal flag was hoisted for the first time in a small park near the Murgon RSL Club.

Wineries Launch TV Campaign

Wineries Launch TV Campaign

A TV advertising campaign by the South Burnett Wine Industry Association has proven so popular the group is considering running it again during the summer holidays.

Crisafulli To Lead LNP

Crisafulli To Lead LNP

As widely tipped, Broadwater MP David Crisafulli was elected unopposed as leader of the LNP at a party meeting held in Brisbane on Thursday morning.

Top Effort By Relay Riders

Top Effort By Relay Riders

The South Burnett “Ride For Relay” team has topped the Queensland Cancer Council’s 2020 Relay For Life fundraising list.

We Remember Their Sacrifices

We Remember Their Sacrifices

The sacrifices of veterans from all wars – but in particular World Wars I and II – were commemorated at Remembrance Day services across the South Burnett on Wednesday morning.

TRC Funds Business Courses

TRC Funds Business Courses

Small and medium business owners and managers in Yarraman and Cooyar have been invited to take advantage of subsidised training courses starting in December designed to improve business skills and digital marketing expertise.

Firies Deliver A ‘Male’ Message

Firies Deliver A ‘Male’ Message

Motorists startled by the sight of 10 red “postie” bikes chugging along local roads in recent days could be forgiven for wondering what had caused the sudden rush on mail deliveries …

Group Turns Screws On Crime

Group Turns Screws On Crime

The last time Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch decided to “Turn The Screws On Crime” in the South Burnett, the Kingaroy event proved very popular.

Shops Available For Lease Soon

Shops Available For Lease Soon

Retailers who would like to set up shop in Murgon will have extra options to choose from soon when the South Burnett Regional Council puts three vacant shops at 62-70 Lamb Street up for lease.

Three Charged With Trafficking

Three Charged With Trafficking

Three people appeared in Murgon Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with a total of 266 charges including trafficking and multiple counts of supplying dangerous drugs.