Mixed Weekend For Saints
It was a weekend of reversals for the South Burnett Saints in Kingaroy with the women’s team notching up a win, while the men narrowly lost a thrilling battle against South Toowoomba.
Long-Lost Medals Return Home
Vietnam veteran Athol Millar, from Blackbutt, could hardly believe it when he was told his service medals had been found after being missing for 36 years.
Which Face Mask Works Best?
If you’re not sure whether wearing a face mask is worth it, or you need to wear a mask but are unsure which type, new research should help you decide.
New Life For Hospital Canteen
A small building at Kingaroy Hospital which has served the community for more than 60 years is on the move again!
Car Thief Released On Parole
A 21-year-old Blackbutt man who pleaded guilty to 33 charges in the Brisbane District Court on July 16 has been released on immediate parole.
MX Stars Dazzle In Kingaroy
More than 360 bikes – plus riders, supporters, crew and spectators – made last weekend’s Sunshine State MX round in Kingaroy a roaring success.
Tom Moloney Flies The Flag
Sadly, most South Burnett stables have not enjoyed much luck in recent weeks.
Wondai Runners Raring To Go
Wondai’s Country Running Festival will be making its fourth outing this Saturday and organisers will be hoping for fine weather all weekend.
Kingaroy Art Trail Released
South Burnett artist Olivia Everitt has unveiled the results of her “artist-at-home” residency program … a unique art trail around the Kingaroy CBD.
Pick The Photos For Museum
New signs will be installed in the outdoor interpretative area at the Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct – and the Heritage Museum windows decorated.
Seminar To ‘Demystify’ Airfreight
A free, interactive online seminar has been organised by the State Government to help demystify airfreight exports from Wellcamp Airport.
Become A ‘Solar Soaker’: Ergon
Ergon Energy is encouraging most home owners with solar panels to become “solar soakers”, ie. use their solar power rather than export it into the grid.
Mayors Discuss Priorities
The South Burnett was represented at a regional workshop in Maryborough earlier this month which discussed priority projects across the region.
Court Defers Wind-Up Application
A Supreme Court bid by New Acland Coal to wind up the group opposing its plans to expand the Acland coal mine has been deferred.
Business Loan Scheme Extended
The Federal Government has extended a loan scheme to help small and medium-sized business recover from COVID-19 crisis.
Two Crashes On Highway
Three people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital by ambulance after two vehicles collided at Coolabunia on Thursday night.
Council Receives $20,000 Grant
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $20,000 from jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements in the wake of last summer’s bushfires.
Goomeri Gets Its Water Back
Goomeri residents say they’re very pleased the town’s water plant is back in operation after being out of action for more than a year.
$2b Tipped Into Drought Loans
The Federal Government is providing further assistance to farmers and small businesses by providing an extra $2 billion in drought loan funding to the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) for 2020-21.
Fairfield Added To ‘Hotspot’ List
The City of Fairfield in NSW has been added to Queensland’s official COVID-19 “hotspot” list.
