Carnival Shines In Kingaroy
A massive clap of thunder was the closest the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival came to promised rain this year
Proston Comes Out To Celebrate
Guests at this year’s Proston Christmas Carnival braved hot weather for a relaxed evening of fun at Railway Park last Saturday night.
Cherbourg & Murgon Have Fun
Christmas was celebrated in new ways in Cherbourg and Murgon this year, but organisers in both towns made sure the spirit of Christmas was alive and well.
Historic Tower Escapes Blaze
The recent bushfires in the Jimna area burned dangerously close to the historic Jimna fire tower.
Family Mystery Ends In Outback
Former Cherbourg resident Nancy Chambers went to her grave not knowing what happened to her parents …
Burnett Water Study Begins
The long-awaited multi-million dollar water feasibility study for the Burnett region has finally begun
Summer Exhibition ‘A First For Region’
Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s latest exhibition is offering visitors something unique this summer: the first non-metropolitan exhibition from the Pastel Society Of Australia (PSA).
Police Chaplain Farewelled
South Burnett police chaplain Rev Dr David Ferguson was farewelled at a barbecue lunch held at Kingaroy Police Station on Friday.
Court Approves ‘Stolen Wages’ Settlement
The Federal Court has approved a $190 million settlement reached earlier this year in Queensland’s long-running “stolen wages” class action.
$20,000 Grant For School
Taabinga State School will receive a $20,000 grant from the Federal Government under the Local Schools Community Fund.
TRC Grants Brought Forward
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants will open earlier than normal on January 1.
WBBROC Seeks Mosquito Funding
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils has called on the State Government to fund a campaign to eradicate dengue fever mosquitoes from Murgon, Wondai, Goomeri and Cherbourg
Council To Offer Traineeships
People interested in applying for a council traineeship in 2020 have been invited to contact the South Burnett Regional Council for more information.
More Help For Local Families
Another large ute-load of Christmas donations left at Kingaroy Police Station and at Bill Hull Car Centre was handed over on Thursday.
Yabba State Forest: Advice
QFES issued a “Watch and Act: Prepare To Leave” alert on Wednesday evening for a fire burning in the Yabba State Forest, south of Manumbar.
Crane Winners Announced
The winners of the Name the Crane and colouring-in competition, celebrating the installation of the tower crane at the Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment site, were announced this week
Red Earth Reflects On A Big Year
The Red Earth Community Foundation has spread its wings beyond the South Burnett over the past 12 months, embracing the Central and North Burnett regions.
New Policy Aims To Attract Greenhouses
Toowoomba Regional Council has adopted a new policy aimed at attracting intensive horticulture businesses to the region
Residents Warned To Boil Water
Cherbourg Council issued a “boil water alert” on Tuesday following issues with the chlorine dosing at the town’s water treatment plant.
Volunteer Grants Open
South Burnett volunteer organisations will find it much harder to secure a Volunteers Grant from the Federal Government in 2020.
