New COVID-19 Rules Start Now
New COVID-19 restrictions have been imposed immediately in eight council areas in south-east Queensland following the confirmation of community transmission in the Ipswich area.
Police Pride Shines In Murgon
The South Burnett PCYC was a sea of blue on Friday for the annual Queensland Police Service Dalby Burnett Patrol medals and awards ceremony.
Mayor Embraces Tourism Deal
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto believes tourism has a strong future in the region.
Pharmacy Offers New Experience
A Kingaroy chemist shop has expanded its range to cater for a growing community interest in holistic health products.
Bravery Of Fire Heroes Recognised
The courage of three men who rescued a toddler from a fatal house fire in Kingaroy in 2018 was officially recognised during a police ceremony in Murgon on Friday morning.
Border Warning To Snow Lovers
Police are warning Queenslanders planning on travelling to NSW to ensure they are aware of border restrictions or risk having to go into quarantine.
Kim Wins Seniors Award
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival co-ordinator Kim Boyter has been named one of Gympie Region’s two 2020 Senior Citizens of the Year.
Work To Start On Niagara Rd
A project to restore Niagara Road at Boyneside is due to begin next Monday (August 24).
Councillors Hear Water Plea
A petition sponsored by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and signed by 656 residents opposing a 150 per cent increase in standpipe water charges was delivered to the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.
Council Issues COVID Alert
Cherbourg Council has issued an alert to residents in the wake of Thursday’s confirmed COVID-19 case at Ipswich.
Language Grants Open
The State Government is inviting school P&Cs and other community groups to apply for grants to help teach, learn and celebrate Indigenous languages.
Optus Unveils Outage Map
Telecommunications company Optus unveiled its new Network Experience Map on Thursday to help customers raise issues about the company’s mobile network.
Lee Park Form Stands Tall
Several runners at the recent Nanango fixture have since improved their incomes.
Wacol Worker Tests Positive
A woman who works at the Wacol Youth Detention Centre has tested posted to the COVID-19 virus.
Debating Competition Cancelled
Pandemic restrictions have led to the cancellation of the 2020 Apex Queensland High School debating competition.
Very High Fire Danger
Firefighters are urging residents to take extra care as there is a very high fire danger risk in the South Burnett at the moment.
Council To Fund Tourism Group
South Burnett Regional Council will fund a local tourism association for six months, with the possibility of future support if the group meets agreed performance targets.
Qld Health Issues Public Alert
Queensland Health has issued a public health alert in regards to a confirmed COVID-19 case.
Man Charged With Arson
A 55-year-old man will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday charged with arson after an incident at Teelah in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Apprenticeship Applications Open
Applications will open on Friday for apprenticeships next year at Ergon Energy and Energex.
