Council To Hold Special Meeting
South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled a Special Council Meeting to be held next Wednesday, November 18.
Firefighters At Two Blazes
Fire crews were in action at two blazes in the South Burnett on Thursday.
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
The South Burnett “Ride For Relay” team has topped the Queensland Cancer Council’s 2020 Relay For Life fundraising list.
Keep Clear Of Injured Flying Foxes
Gympie Regional Council has reminded residents not to touch injured or dead flying foxes.
Auction Goes Into Bat For Relay
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely made things tough for South Burnett Relay For Life’s fundraising efforts this year.
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.
Tourism Officer ‘Within Weeks’
The South Burnett’s local tourism association, Visit South Burnett, hopes to appoint a Tourism Development Officer within weeks.
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
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
The last time Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch decided to “Turn The Screws On Crime” in the South Burnett, the Kingaroy event proved very popular.
Premier Unveils New Cabinet
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk unveiled her new Cabinet on Wednesday – a mix of old and new faces.
Kilkivan Looking For Firies
A $1.8 million QFES tri-service complex was opened in Kilkivan in September … now all it needs is a few more firefighters!
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 people appeared in Murgon Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with a total of 266 charges including trafficking and multiple counts of supplying dangerous drugs.
Work Starts On Bunyas Footpath
South Burnett Regional Council has started work on a new footpath at the Bunya Mountains which will improve safety for local residents and visitors.
Yarraman’s Colours Beat COVID
Most of this year’s annual Colours Of Yarraman festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic … but not all of it.
Always Was, Always Will Be …
Cherbourg residents celebrated a delayed NAIDOC Day with relief on Tuesday with music, dancing and the town’s annual awards.
Brother To Face Trial Over Death
A Nanango man charged over the death of his younger brother in February has been committed to stand trial.
Council Sues Over Water Plant
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant.
