Last Week For Toy Run Gifts
People who’d like to help disadvantaged local children enjoy a brighter Christmas have until this Thursday (December 6) to donate a soft toy to this year’s South Burnett Toy Run.
Big Turnout At Murgon Lunch
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington was the guest speaker at the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch community lunch held at Murgon RSL last Thursday.
Complaints Office Opens For Business
The new Office of the Independent Assessor began work on Monday to receive, assess, investigate and prosecute complaints about councillors’ conduct in Queensland.
Summer Heat Brings On The Bite!
The hot weather and afternoon storm build-ups are bringing on some awesome opportunities for big Bass and Yellowbelly in South Burnett dams
Thieves Target Power Station
Thieves have stolen a large quantity of copper wire from the Tarong Power Station complex.
Bernborough – Was He The Greatest?
There’s been a lot of publicity recently about Winx – well-deserved, of course … world record consecutive Group 1 wins, four Cox Plates – but South Burnett journalist Keith Kratzmann believes that with all this buzz, another great champion is at risk of being forgotten.
League Legends Coming To Play
Former State of Origin players Matt Bowen and Craig Teevan travelled to Cherbourg this week to announce the details of a very special rugby league game to be played in February.
No Respite Yet From Hot Weather
The Bureau of Meteorology says heat records have tumbled in an extraordinary week of widespread and protracted heatwave conditions across eastern Queensland.
Crackin’ Video For St John’s
St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy is the latest South Burnett school to get the “Small Town Culture” treatment by singer-songwriter Josh Arnold.
Teenager’s Jaw Broken
Police are investigating the alleged assault of a 15-year-old Cherbourg boy at a private residence in the town on November 24.
Minister’s Reply ‘Unacceptable’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says Health Minister Steven Miles has refused to answer questions about lengthy delays for the reimbursement of Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme for people in the South Burnett.
SPC Looks For New Buyer
Coca-Cola Amatil has told shareholders in Sydney it has decided to sell off its fruit, veges and baked beans packager SPC.
21pc Blame Women For Being Hit
A major study released on Friday has found a disturbing number of Australians still hold views about women the majority would find sexist or harmful.
Fire Bans Extended
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has advised that the Local Fire Ban imposed on Wednesday has been extended.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Sunday, December 2.
Have You Seen This Ute?
Detectives investigating the stabbing of a man in Gympie on Wednesday night have released an image of a vehicle they believe may be connected to the attack.
Great Ideas … Just Add Water
An informal “South Burnett Water Users Group” was formed on Thursday following a forum called by South Burnett Regional Council to gather ideas for future water projects in the region.
Arts Forum Invites Public Feedback
The South Burnett will be the only inland region consulted by the State Government about a new 10-year plan for the arts, cultural and creative sector.
$20,000 For South Burnett Pantry
The South Burnett Pantry will continue to provide hot meals and low-cost food to hundreds of people, thanks to a $20,000 Federal Government grant.
Man Charged Over Stabbing
A 25-year-old Glastonbury man has been charged with multiple offences following an incident in Gympie on Wednesday night in which a man suffered critical stab wounds.
