Medals Come Home To Murgon
The memory of a former Murgon resident who served in New Guinea during World War II won’t be forgotten, thanks to a generous donation to the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch by his daughter.
Have You Seen Clive?
Police are appealing for public assistance to help find a 74-year-old man travelling in central Queensland.
AgForce Welcomes Drought Package
AgForce Qld has welcomed the Federal Government’s new drought support measures, saying they will deliver much-needed economic stimulus for farm-dependent communities and small businesses.
Police Probe Sudden Death
Police are investigating the sudden death of a three-year-old girl at Cambooya on Wednesday night.
Fire Weather Warning
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued fire weather warnings for Thursday and Friday for parts of southern Queensland.
Cup Day Triumph At Kumbia
Hats off to the Kumbia Races … literally! Despite the incredibly windy conditions, the annual Kumbia Cup race went off with only a few hitches on Tuesday.
CEO Humbled by Award
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt has had a slightly longer name since June.
Work Bans To Start
More than 7000 school teachers and support staff from 195 Catholic schools across Queensland are set to commence work bans on Thursday as part of protected industrial action.
Tourism Agreement In Limbo
An official agreement between the South Burnett Regional Council and the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation is in limbo.
Cherbourg Wins Recycling Award
Cherbourg Council picked up a surprise award last week when representatives were called down to Brisbane for a ceremony to mark the first birthday of Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme.
$3955 Grant To Sub-Branch
Wondai RSL Sub-Branch has received a $3955 grant through Department of Veteran Affairs’ Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program.
Jessica Shines At College Awards
A large crowd filled the Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College last Thursday night for the school’s annual awards presentation night.
Shoppers Help Red Earth
Red Earth Community Foundation South Burnett was surprised recently when a phone call came from Supa IGA Kingaroy manager Trace O’Neill that he had some money to donate to the not-for-profit community group.
Compulsory Training For Council Candidates
Candidates for next year’s local government elections, including sitting councillors and mayors who plan to run again, are now required to complete an online training course before they nominate.
Fire Ban Extended
Local fire bans in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett council areas have been extended again.
Captain’s Ride Visits Bunyas
A group of 69 cyclists – including many faces familiar to sports fans – are passing through the South Burnett this week in a quest to raise funds for charity.
$250,000 Reward Offered
A $250,000 reward is being offered for information to help locate a Rockhampton man who was last seen six years ago near Chinchilla.
Two Hurt In Crash
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Nukku Road near Blackbutt on Monday evening.
Right Royal Time At Muster
Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey officially opened the 9th annual Murgon Rotary Music Muster on Friday … but it was some of his support “acts” on stage who really stole the show.
Gallery Hosts International Exhibition
A photographic exhibition showing Australian Diggers who served on the Western Front more than 100 years ago will be officially opened in Kingaroy this week.
