Cherbourg Pauses For Healing
Cherbourg residents gathered together on Wednesday after a tough year in the community to pause, yarn and “heal”.
Groups Share $46,888 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will distribute $46,888 to community groups in the first round of its 2020-21 Community Grants Program.
Three Critically Injured In Crash
Three people were critically injured in a head-on crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Wednesday morning.
Last Chance For A Piece Of History
When the South Burnett Times announced earlier this year that it would “stop the presses”, the thoughts of many local residents turned to history which they feared could be lost.
Little Book Has Big Ambitions
A new children’s book is spear-heading a campaign to help raise funds for the South Burnett’s rural fire brigades and Wildlife Rescue South Burnett.
Ute Struck By Truck
A 50-year-old man was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a collision between a truck and a ute at Inverlaw on Monday morning.
Nanango Candidate Falls Ill
A candidate running for the State seat of Nanango was rushed to hospital after party officials could not contact her for three days.
LNP Vows To Scrap ‘Grey Nomad Tax’
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has promised to scrap what the LNP calls a “Grey Nomad Tax” if she is elected on October 31.
A Day For Healing
Cherbourg residents will be marking Mental Health Week with a special “community healing event” on Wednesday.
LNP Challenges ABC Report
The LNP has challenged an ABC news story that it has referred Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington to the Electoral Commission of Queensland for investigation.
Nanango Business Sparks Up
The State Government’s “Electric Super Highway” may have bypassed the South Burnett in favour of the coast but electric car charging points are slowly appearing in the region anyway.
Quintet Coming To Wondai
ARIA-nominated quintet Topology will be performing in Wondai next month as part of regional tour to promote their 16th album, “We will Rise”.
Greens In Top Spot In Callide
The Greens have snatched the top spot on the ballot paper for the State seat of Callide – which stretches south to include part of the Bunya Mountains.
Nanango Campaign Heats Up
One Nation candidate Tony Scrimshaw has drawn the valuable top spot on the Nanango ballot paper for the State Election.
LNP Promises $300 Stimulus
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has promised a $300 rebate to all Queenslanders who own a registered car – if the LNP wins the October 31 election.
Legal Action Over Farm Pay
A Maclagan dairy farmer has been taken to court by the Fair Work Ombudsman after allegations he failed to pay a casual backpacker correctly.
Zimmi Drafted By Lions
Up-and-coming AFL star Zimmorlei Farquharson, 18, has been drafted by the Brisbane Lions.
Medical Users Urged To Register
Ergon Energy is urging customers who rely on advanced medical equipment to have a plan in place for unexpected power outages, especially with a severe storm season predicted.
Large Fire At Benarkin North
QFES has notified residents there is a large fire burning at Benarkin North.
Cricketers Step Up To Crease
Cricketers of all ages eager for the 2020-21 season to get under way in the South Burnett will have their wishes fulfilled this weekend with the opening games of the local season scheduled.
