Petition Launched Against Fire Changes
A petition is calling on the State Government to abandon its restructuring rural fire brigades and SES groups
Six Upgrades Help Tradies
Work on six infrastructure upgrades has been providing work for local tradespeople and builders over the past few months, thanks to Federal Government funding.
New Program Pays For Biodiversity
A new Federal Government program could see farmers receive incentives for improving farm biodiversity in the future.
$20,000 To Update Town Hall
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has secured a $20,000 grant to provide new equipment at Murgon Town Hall.
New Laws To Protect Reserves
Queensland has become the first State in Australia to create Special Wildlife Reserves – a new category of protected areas – to preserve more habitat for wildlife.
Information Session About Library Upgrades
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting residents to attend an information session about upcoming refurbishments to Nanango’s library and administration building.
Bravehearts Founder At Breakfast
Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnston AM will be the special guest at the next Mayor’s Community Charity Breakfast.
$1000 Bursaries Now Open
The National Council of Women of Queensland has announced the details of its annual bursaries which are now open for applications.
$3m Footpath To Link Towns
The Federal Government has allocated up to $3m for a footpath between Cherbourg and Murgon
PCYC Plan To Tackle Crime
South Burnett PCYC plans to begin opening late on Saturday nights in an effort to lower youth crime in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas
‘We Lose Kenny, We Lose The Election’
The Federal Government’s Drought Envoy Barnaby Joyce joined Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd on the pre-election campaign trail in the South Burnett on Tuesday.
Woman Injured In Crash
A woman is recovering in a Brisbane hospital after she was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash at Kaimkillenbun on Tuesday afternoon.
Signs To Improve Kilkivan Road Safety
“Rat runners” taking dangerous shortcuts through a Kilkivan back street will be deterred thanks to a campaign by local businesswoman Katy McCallum.
Man Charged With Armed Robbery
A 45-year-old South Nanango man has been charged with armed robbery after an incident at the United service station in Nanango on Monday night.
Police Seize Replica Pistol, Drugs
A 20-year-old Nanango man was due to appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Tuesday after police seized drugs and a replica pistol from a property on Kingaroy-Burrandowan Road on Monday.
MP Retracts Watch House Claim
Police Minister Mark Ryan has admitted to State Parliament that he wrongly claimed young offenders held in police watch houses were receiving educational support.
Man Charged With Assaulting Police
A 46-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with drink-driving and assaulting a police officer after a crash late on Friday night.
Artists Invited To Meet’n’Greet
People interested in the South Burnett’s arts scene have been invited to get together and swap ideas at an informal meet’n’greet to be held in Wondai on Friday night.
Connor Says Thank You!
An RACQ LifeFlight rescue crew enjoyed an emotional reunion on Monday with a young boy they feared they would never see again.
Armed Hold-Up At Servo
A suspect has been taken into custody for questioning following an armed hold-up at the United service station in Henry Street, Nanango, on Monday night
