Arts Funding Lowest In Queensland
South Burnett Regional Council has received just $8000 in regional arts funding from the State Government for 2018-19, the lowest amount for any council in Queensland.
Wind Farm Signs $6.7m Road Deal
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Thursday it has signed a $6.7 million infrastructure agreement over Niagara Road.
Council Joins Garage Sale Trail
400,000 people across the country are expected to take part in the Garage Sale Trail on October 20-21
Chester Street Work Begins
South Burnett Regional Council will be replacing a water main in Chester Street, Nanango, during the next two months.
Residents Face Long Drive For Refunds
Residents who don’t live near Kingaroy, Cherbourg or Kilkivan will face a long drive if they want to claim refunds when the State Government’s new Container Refund Scheme starts next month
Above Par Performance At Proston
Proston Golf Club has had an amazing makeover thanks to the generosity of a bunch of hard-working volunteers from the Mapleton Men’s Shed.
Technology Transforms Photo Business
Some people think that disappearing businesses are a sign their town is dying, but the reality is often the opposite.
Mike Enjoys His Uphill Journey
At 2:15am on Tuesday, Mike Zande climbed aboard his pushbike at Wulkuraka, the official starting point of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Two Hurt In Bike Crashes
A 50-year-old man has been transported to Kingaroy Hospital with significant facial injuries after a motorcycle crash on Old Esk Road at Nanango on Wednesday afternoon.
A Ripper Time At Maidenwell
Maidenwell was buzzing at the weekend for the town’s inaugural Post Rip Challenge, an event which grew out of last year’s woodchop / postripping charity fundraiser.
Fewer People Call South Burnett Home
After more than 13 years of growing by an average 1.3 per cent per annum, the South Burnett’s population has gone into decline since 2014, according to Australian Bureau Of Statistics data.
Model Way To Have Fun
The Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society (KAMS) will be holding its fourth annual fly-in on October 20-21 . . . and everyone is invited to come along and have a go!
Busy Time At Wondai Bowls Club
A total of 14 teams from all parts of southern Queensland converged on Wondai at the weekend for the second annual Dingo Creek bowls carnival.
Three Stolen Cars Found
Three cars stolen recently from different addresses around the South Burnett have been located by police.
Rain Fails To Dampen Festival Spirit
After having the town’s Christmas Festival washed out twice in a row and Sunday’s inaugural Rail Trail Festival brought to an abrupt halt by a downpour, some people could be forgiven for thinking Murgon can’t take a trick lately.
Fun Night To Support Local Farmers
Fancy a night of great comedy? As well as enjoying some belly laughs, patrons at a special night out being organised in Kingaroy next month will also go home knowing they’ve helped out South Burnett farmers.
Elderly Man Flown Out
An elderly man has been flown to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital after the car he was travelling in rolled down an embankment south of Gympie on Tuesday.
Koala Takes It To The Streets
Aussies overseas are often asked if kangaroos really hop down our streets … but in Kingaroy you can forget about the ‘roos.
Hospital Casualty Staff ‘Abused’
A man has been charged after police were called to a disturbance in the casualty department at Kingaroy Hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Campaign To Make Breakdowns Safer
The Department Of Transport has released videos and a glovebox guide to teach motorists how to safely manage a vehicle breakdown as part of a new road safety initiative.
