Kilkivan-Goomeri Health Services Update
I am cautiously optimistic following the announcement by the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service that they will deliver community health services to Kilkivan and Goomeri.
Damien Aims For Leadership Role
Coolabunia dairy farmer – and former South Burnett councillor – Damien Tessman is the only Queenslander taking part in Dairy Australia’s “Developing Dairy Leaders” program.
Road Trip Takes It Toll
The long trip to Goondiwindi didn’t work out well for the South Burnett Saints on Saturday in the AFL Darling Downs competition.
Local Competition Delivers Mixed Results
Barambah may be sitting on the second spot in the Women’s Division this year, but the Panthers think third-placed Wests may be the team to watch.
Conference Plans Taking Shape
Planning is well under way for QRRRWN’s 25th annual conference which will be held in Kingaroy in September.
Rail Trail Tourism Rising
Tourist numbers on the South Burnett Rail Trail are already matching traffic flows on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Blackbutt and Moore, according to new data released by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Young Crims ‘Getting Slap On The Wrist’: MP
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says juvenile offenders in the South Burnett have been getting a “slap on the wrist” before being sent back home.
Mayor’s Prayers For Sister City
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio said the thoughts and prayers of the people of the Toowoomba region were with the people of Japan following Monday morning’s earthquake.
Junior Debaters Head To Area Final
A team from St Mary’s Catholic College will be flying the flag for the South Burnett at the Area finals of the Apex High School Debating competition following a close contest last week.
$33,000 Upgrade At Lions Park
A family fun day was held at the Murgon Lions Park on Sunday to mark the official opening of a new $33,000 car park.
Man Hurt In Bike Crash
A man aged in his mid-50s has been flown to Toowoomba Hospital with suspected head injuries after falling from a motorbike in the Cooyar area.
Region Hit By Cold Snap
Kingaroy was the coldest place in Queensland on Saturday morning, recording a chilly -3.3 degrees
Reconciliation Fun Day Draws Crowd
Blackbutt ran its first-ever Reconciliation Week celebration recently, and now organisers hope to make it an annual event.
Nanango Takes Ekka Trifecta
It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
Murgon Roars Back To Life
Murgon shook off the disappointment of its previous week’s performance in the South Burnett rugby league senior competition to come roaring back into contention for 2018 on Saturday.
SES To Get New Radios
SES groups in the South Burnett are expected to be using a secure digital communication network within the next two years.
Warriors In Wait
Weights have been issued for the $100,000 Battle of the Bush Series Final (1200m) at Doomben on June 23.
CTC Honours Its Workers
South Burnett CTC held its annual staff day on Thursday … an opportunity for workers in the various arms of the not-for-profit organisation to meet, do something useful for the community that is totally different from their regular jobs, and learn who has won this year’s employee awards.
Indigenous Babies ‘Legally Invisible’
A report released on Friday by the Queensland Ombudsman shows that between 15-18 per cent of Indigenous births in Queensland are not being registered.
MBDA Wants Action On Crime
The Murgon Business and Development Association (MBDA) has asked the State Government for strong action to solve recent crime problems in the town.
