Fire Crews Called To Cafe
Fire crews rushed to Sakina’s Food in Wondai just after noon on Monday after reports smoke had been seen coming from the building.
Police Honoured For Bravery
A Queensland police officer and a former colleague have received Bravery Medals (BM) for their efforts during an incident which occurred at Cherbourg more than 20 years ago.
Fiery Truck Crash Blocks Highway
The Bunya Highway was blocked near Murgon on Saturday night after a B-double loaded with bales of sugar cane mulch crashed into trees and caught on fire after striking cattle on the roadway.
Businesses Ham It Up For BaconFest
The winners of the KCCI’s BaconFest window decoration competition were announced on Thursday after a long afternoon of judging in Kingaroy
Inflatable Concept Not Just Hot Air
South Burnett Regional Council is considering buying an inflatable sound shell that could be hired by community groups
Vine Dining Returns As Grape Escape
Vine Dining, a multi-winery experience that ran at Moffatdale for three years between 2010 and 2012, will be returning this October in a revamped format.
Swickers Celebrates $64m Upgrade
A “quiet opening” planned for the new $64 million processing facility at Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory turned into a morning tea for more than 200 people at the complex on Friday morning.
Council Seeks State Funds For CBD
South Burnett Regional Council will try to secure State Government funds for its planned upgrade of Kingaroy’s CBD.
Roundtable Discusses Creative Ideas
A dozen creative people gathered at The Shed in Nanango on Thursday for the third of the South Burnett Regional Council’s quarterly “Creative Roundtable” get-togethers.
Rural Fire Budget ‘Stalled’
The LNP has accused the State Government of misleading the public about the level of funding it’s putting towards Rural Fire Brigades.
Push To Form Neighbourhood Watch Group
A small group of people turned up to a meeting organised this week to discuss the formation of a Kingaroy Neighbourhood Watch group.
Nanango Gets Ready To Have Fun
The South Burnett Community Family Fun Day – a fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation – is on the move again … this time Nanango will be playing host!
Coffee Will Keep Audiences Alert
Fans of Agatha Christie’s Belgian detective Hercule Poirot are in for a special treat later this month, courtesy of the Nanango Theatre Company
Drought Outreach In Kingaroy
A Community Outreach event has been planned for Kingaroy to allow drought-affected farmers in the South Burnett to find out what assistance is available to them.
Woman Hurt In Rollover
A woman aged in her 60s has been flown to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Thursday morning.
Cherbourg CEO Retires
One of Queensland’s longest-serving Council chief executive officers, Warren Collins, is retiring.
RIP Alana Purcell
A funeral service will be held in Cherbourg next week for much-loved Cherbourg councillor Alana Purcell
Scots Go Bush
The South Burnett’s annual salute to all things Scottish got under way at Boondooma on Thursday
Two Jailed Over Illegal Imports
Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to illegally importing pig semen which could have put Australia’s pork industry at serious risk.
Yarraman Moves To High Level
Yarraman residents will face High Level water restrictions from Monday (August 19).
