Penny’s Pigeons Primed For Big Day
The release of peace doves this weekend will mark the end of a long year of preparations for Penny Curtain and her fellow parishioners at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Kumbia.
Two New Constables On The Way
Kingaroy Police have been allocated two First Year Constables from the latest graduates of the Oxley Police Academy.
ALP Promises To Boost Relief
The Labor Party has promised to set aside $40 million for emergency welfare relief if it wins Saturday’s Federal Election.
Mayor Shares Secret Family Recipe
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell’s secret family recipe for peanut brownies will be part of an upcoming cookbook planned for release later this year.
Cougars Claw South Burnett
Saints’ fans had little joy at home at the weekend, with both the men’s and women’s teams going down to University Cougars.
$500,000 Boost For Footpaths
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $500,000 from the State Government towards its $1.24 million upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths.
Fees And Charges Rise 2pc
The cost of doing business with the South Burnett Regional Council will rise an average of 2 per cent from July 1.
Where To Vote On Saturday
A lot of you have already voted – in fact, across Australia more than three million people have! – but if you’re hanging out for a democracy sausage on Saturday, here’s a list of local booths
CTC Puts On A Special Treat
South Burnett CTC workers put on a special treat in Kingaroy on Tuesday for local residents who have been affected by domestic violence.
Dog Blitz Starts June 10
The cost of Council’s upcoming dog blitz in the South Burnett will be paid for by the fines and registration fees it recovers.
Council To Take Over Brighthaven
South Burnett Regional Council will buy out the State Government’s interest in Nanango’s Brighthaven units, ending a partnership that has lasted almost 30 years.
‘Stolen Wages’ Case Delayed
A class action seeking payment of “stolen wages” withheld from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers could be delayed in the Federal Court until early next year.
Flag-Raising To Foster Reconciliation
South Burnett Regional Council will mark national Reconciliation Week with a special flag-raising ceremony in the Glendon Street Forecourt in Kingaroy on May 29.
Ratepayers Face Massive Hike
Almost half of Gympie Regional Council’s 25,000 ratepayers will face an average rate hike of 6.39 per cent next year after recent increases in land valuations.
Goomeri Wins By A Nose
Goomeri P-10 State School just pipped Crawford State School at the South Burnett One-Day Interschool equestrian competition held in Nanango last week.
Charity Ride Hits The Highway
A group of more than 50 cyclists will be heading through the South Burnett this week as part of the annual Bike 4 Burns charity ride.
Boost For Local Groups
Two more South Burnett community groups have received a boost from the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants scheme.
Punters Throw Caution To The Winds
Organisers and racegoers were blown away by this year’s Burrandowan Races … quite literally.
Fishing Comp Hopes To Net Big Crowd
More than 1000 fishermen, their families and friends are expected to travel to Boondooma Dam on May 17-18, and they should plan to have a great time when they get there
Cinnabar Optus Tower Switched On
A new mobile phone tower is now active at Cinnabar, improving safety for motorists on the Wide Bay Highway and providing better coverage for local residents and businesses.
