LNP Vows To Build Barlil Weir
The LNP has promised to build the much-discussed Barlil Weir on Barambah Creek should it win office at the October 31 State Election.
Cherbourg Seizes First Win
Cherbourg notched up their first win of the South Burnett 2020-21 cricket season with a Round 2 victory over Wooroolin in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Action Takes Off At Speedway
A spectacular rollover in a heat of the Street Stocks was just a taste of the action when speedway returned to Kingaroy last Saturday.
Books Can Be Great Fun!
Schools throughout the South Burnett have been celebrating Book Week this week with plenty of colourful characters coming to life off the pages of children’s books and movies.
Pandemic Payment Extended
Queenslanders who are self-isolating or in quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic can now access support with a $1500 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment.
Radio Legend Dies
A legend of Queensland radio – who began his career at 4SB in Kingaroy in the late 1960s – died earlier this week after a long battle with cancer.
Man Charged After Break-Ins
Murgon detectives have arrested and charged a 24-year-old Murgon man after a number of houses were allegedly broken into during the past week.
TRC Seeks Oz Day Volunteers
Toowoomba Regional Council is keen to hear from volunteers willing to have a go at planning Australia Day celebrations in their town.
Woman Injured In Crash
A woman had to be cut free from the wreckage after her vehicle ran off the D’Aguilar Highway and struck a tree near Blackbutt on Thursday night.
KCCI Hosts Business Breakfast
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be hosting a special business breakfast on Thursday, November 5, at Kingaroy Town Hall.
Man Charged With Stealing
A 48-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with stealing after Murgon police were called to an alleged shop-stealing incident on October 12.
TRC Adopts Annual Report
Toowoomba Regional Council injected $514 million into the regional economy during the past 12 months, including $180 million spent with local suppliers.
Export Cattle Hit New Heights
Combined agents yarded 930 head in Murgon on Tuesday, and export cattle were much stronger on previous sales.
Council Applauds W4Q Pledge
Local councils have welcomed an announcement this week by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk that a re-elected Labor State Government would commit $400 million to the popular Works 4 Queensland infrastructure program.
Facebook Group Spawns Website
“Buy From A Bush Business” – a Facebook group that came into its own during COVID-19 – is celebrating its first birthday on October 31.
Industry Groups Join Forces
Five industry lobby groups have joined forces to urge whichever party wins the State Election to prioritise “revenue, regions and reasonable regulation”.
Mayor Welcomes Support For Roads
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has welcomed a statement by local member and Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington that an LNP State Government would support key roads projects across the South Burnett.
Dob In A Road To RACQ
The RACQ has called on motorists to identify Queensland’s worst roads in an online survey.
JT Talks About League And Life
Rugby league players of all ages experience the highest of highs during a season as well as the lowest of lows … much like life itself.
Tenders Invited For Ringsfield
South Burnett Regional Council is offering by tender to community groups, a lease for the operation and management of Ringsfield House and its associated grounds and buildings in Nanango.
