Cherbourg Restrictions Still Apply
COVID-19 travel restrictions in Queensland are easing from midday on Monday (June 1) but Indigenous communities are still being kept locked down … for the moment.
Kingaroy Boy Goes Missing
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 15-year-old boy reported missing in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon.
$500,000 Project Unveiled In Nanango
Planning has begun for the final stage of Nanango’s Heritage Lodge project after the announcement on Friday of a $250,000 grant from Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Red Benches Send A Message
South Burnett Regional Council will be placing more red benches around the region in a bid to raise community awareness about the impact of domestic and family violence.
Horse Owners Urged To Vaccinate
With winter around the corner, the State Government is urging horse owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated against Hendra virus.
Petition Falls On Deaf Ears
A petition organised by South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff to save the Target Country store in Murgon has fallen on deaf ears
BOM Predicts Wetter Winter
The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted a wetter than average winter for most of Australia.
Solar Feed-In Tariff Rises Slightly
The solar feed-in tariff for regional Queensland customers has been lifted slightly for 2020-21.
Council Plans Pool Upgrades
Three South Burnett public swimming pools will be getting important upgrades over the next few months.
Sport Clubs Urged To Prepare
The State Government is encouraging sporting organisations to start planning for the potential re-start of sporting activities through the “Queensland Return to Play” initiative.
Man Injured In Crash
A man in his 30s was transported to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition after a crash at Cinnabar on Thursday night.
Heritage Helps To Reduce Hazards
Two community groups will be better able to prepare their grounds for the upcoming fire season, thanks to generous grants from Heritage Nanango.
$1.6m Plan Waits For Go-Ahead
Murgon will get a unique $1.6 million tourist attraction if the Federal Government gives an ambitious community project the go-ahead.
Take The Pledge To Drive Safely
Police are urging South Burnett residents to take the Road Safety Pledge on Fatality Free Friday (May 29).
Drive-Thru Testing At Hospital
A drive-thru testing clinic is available at Kingaroy Hospital so people can be tested for COVID-19 without leaving their cars.
Even The Fruit’s Mixed Up!
Even the fruit trees seem to be confused about what’s going on in these crazy times!
Stay Outside Or Get Fried
Ergon Energy substations have high fences, danger signs and security around them for a reason – the high voltage equipment inside can kill instantly.
SBT To Stop Print Production
The South Burnett Times will be ceasing its print production from next month.
Council Seeks $90,000 For Bridges
South Burnett Regional Council will upgrade two bridges if it can get half the cost of the upgrades paid for by the Federal Government.
Pandemic Upsets Heritage Schedule
The schedule for Heritage Nanango’s annual community grants program will be altered slightly this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
