Bump Stocks Banned In Qld
“Bump stocks” which turn a semi-automatic rifle into a rapid-fire fully automatic weapon are now illegal in Queensland.
Cricketers Go West For A Cause
A bunch of South Burnett cricketers packed their bags and headed west from Kingaroy on Friday morning for an end-of-season tour with a difference.
Two Charged With Trespass
Two people have been charged by members of the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) following a trespassing incident at the Lemontree Feedlot in Millmerran on March 23.
‘Attack Map’ Could Attract $400,000 Fines
The organisation behind a website labelled by farming groups as an “attack map” for animal rights activists will face fines of more than $400,000 if it breaches the Privacy Act
Anger Erupts Over $2m Project
The unveiling of South Burnett Regional Council’s planned upgrade of the former Nanango Shire Council Chambers building has been greeted with dismay by parts of the local community.
Sun Smiles On 40th Celebration
Organisers of the fourth annual Power Up Show & Shine breathed a huge sigh of relief when Sunday dawned bright and sunny.
Steep Rise In Water Costs Forecast
The LNP has warned that Queensland farmers face substantial price rises for water if a move towards “cost-reflective” pricing is adopted.
Intoxicate Dominates Semi-Final
Intoxicate will play KJ’s Team in next week’s grand final of the South Burnett Futsal competition after thrilling semi-finals played on Tuesday night in Kingaroy
Mystery Over Sawmill Closure
Yarraman residents are baffled by the recent closure of a major local employer, the Yarraman Pine sawmill in Mill Street.
Fake Sparky Fined $100,000
A man who posed as a qualified electrician to get work in homes around south-east Queensland has been fined $100,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
Get Ready For Flu Season
South Burnett residents who want to avoid the flu this year should get vaccinated between mid-April and the end of May.
Council Backs Crime-Fighting Plan
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has backed plans by the South Burnett PCYC to trial opening late on Saturday nights in an effort to reduce youth crime in Murgon and Cherbourg.
Positive Parenting In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Child Health will be offering three free seminars next month on “positive parenting”.
No Decision Yet On Solar Farm
The future of Terrain Solar’s proposed solar farm on the outskirts of Kingaroy is still undecided.
Reunion Dinner Will Explore The Past
Many people are surprised to hear soccer has been played in the South Burnett for almost a century … and many are even more surprised to discover the biggest teams once came from the region’s rural areas.
New Look For Nanango Chambers
Nanango residents had the opportunity on Wednesday night to see a preview of the $2 million upgrade of the former Shire Chambers building on the corner or Henry and Drayton streets.
Council Unpacks More Tourism
South Burnett Unpacked 7 was more like South Burnett “soaked” in Blackbutt on Saturday morning but that didn’t stop volunteers from a dozen or so tourist places spruiking their delights.
Suzuki Motorbike Stolen
Police are looking for a motorbike stolen from a house in Cherbourg last Thursday.
Sculpture Winners To Be Unveiled
The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery will be announcing the winners of its biennial $10,000 Kingaroy Sculpture Prize on Saturday (April 6).
Dinner Encourages Creative Ideas
South Burnett Arts Inc hosted its first meet’n’greet on Friday in Wondai as a social night for the local creative community.
