Power Costs To Drop Slightly
Many residential and small business customers in regional Queensland should enjoy a small drop in power prices following the release on Friday of the Queensland Competition Authority’s latest determination.
Arts Groups To Help Develop Policy
South Burnett arts groups will be invited to help develop a regional Arts Policy for the South Burnett Regional Council.
Juvenile Crime: What Is The Answer?
Juvenile crime has been at the forefront of local police reports now for more than 12 months, with break-ins, car thefts and vandalism occurring in South Burnett communities every week.
Man Injured In Fall
A man has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after suffering a fall at Cooyar.
Recovery Night For First Responders
A community recovery night for first responders who have been involved in the recent string of tragic South Burnett road crashes will be held in Kingaroy on Monday, June 3.
Council Hoists Indigenous Flags
A flag representing one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures will now fly proudly alongside the flags of Australia, Queensland and the South Burnett in Kingaroy’s Glendon Street forecourt
Police Investigating Fatal Crash
Police are investigating the circumstances leading up to Monday night’s horrific crash near Kumbia in which five people died.
A Heartfelt Plea From Police
Senior Sergeant Dave Tierney, the Officer-in-Charge of Kingaroy Police, has written a heartfelt plea to the local community in the wake of the recent crashes.
BOM Predicts Below-Average Winter Rain
There’s little good news for South Burnett farmers hoping for rain over the next few months.
Small Business Can Be A Challenge
Social media has put the icing on the cake for Kenilworth Country Bakery, a small business that has been operating for less than three years but now has an international reputation.
Mayor’s Ball Sold Out
If you were hoping to go to the Kingaroy SupaIGA Mayor’s Charity Ball you’re too late … all tickets have been sold.
Roundtable Moves To Blackbutt
The South Burnett Regional Council’s second quarterly Creative Roundtable will be held at the Blackbutt Art Gallery on Thursday (May 30) between 5:00pm and 7:00pm.
Free Mental Health Workshop
A free mental health training workshop will be held in Kingaroy on June 20, part of series being organised by Darling Downs Health in a bid to better equip rural communities facing ongoing pressures associated with the drought.
Countdown To Bunnings Opening
South Burnett tradies enjoyed a sneak peek behind-the-scenes at the new Bunnings Warehouse in Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon
Clayton’s Backs Fundraiser For Family
Clayton’s Towing has generously offered to match dollar-for-dollar funds raised on a GoFundMe page set up after Monday’s night’s horrific collision near Kumbia in which a mother and her four children died.
Saints Salute Their Heritage
Saints marked their Heritage Day with a new “old” playing strip and a visit by Jason Akermanis
Man Killed In Crash
A 62-year-old man died in a collision at the corner of Benair and Reedy Creek roads near Inverlaw on Wednesday afternoon.
Coldest May Morning In 17 Years
Many South Burnett residents woke on Wednesday to the coldest May morning in 17 years.
Appeal For Dashcam Footage
Police investigating the fatal traffic head-on collision near Kumbia on Monday night are appealing for further witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.
Fishing Comp Looks Set To Continue
The Boondooma Open fishing competition held at Boondooma Dam on May 18-19 looks set to become an annual event
