Free Vegetation Workshop
Brisbane-based environmental group Healthy Land and Water is holding a Native Vegetation and Fire Management workshop at the Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade shed in Hart Street, Blackbutt on June 1.
Thieves Target Rosella Farm
Thieves have targeted a popular farm and tourist attraction at Woolooga.
Cherbourg Launches ‘Do Not Knock’ Program
Cherbourg community has erected roadside signs to remind door-to-door traders about their legal obligations under Australian Consumer Law.
Rural Queensland Welcomes Win
While city-based Labor Party supporters remain shellshocked, rural Queensland has welcomed the Coalition victory in Saturday’s Federal Election.
Saints Honour AFL Heritage
The South Burnett Saints will be playing their annual Heritage Day this Saturday, May 25, and are hoping for a bumper line-up of past and present fans.
Man, 27, Faces Multiple Charges
A 27-year-old South Burnett man facing more than 30 charges was remanded in custody when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon.
Good Samaritan Injured
A woman who stopped to help the victims of a road crash has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by another vehicle at the scene.
Wine Industry Pioneer Dies
The South Burnett lost one of its pioneering winemakers last week: Kingaroy’s Mike Berry.
Wondai Vehicle Stolen, Burnt
Wondai residents who believed they heard shots being fired on Sunday after a vehicle was stolen have been assured by police there were no firearms involved in the incident.
Tourist Injured In Rollover
A French tourist aged in his 20s has been airlifted to hospital in Brisbane after being injured in a rollover south-west of Mundubbera at the weekend.
Man Dies In Crash
Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash at Durong on Sunday morning in which a man died.
LNP Locks Down Local Seats
The South Burnett’s three Federal seats – Maranoa, Flynn and Wide Bay – will all remain in LNP hands in line with the blue tide that has swept across Queensland.
Here Are The Candidates
Three Federal electorates cross the South Burnett: Wide Bay, Flynn and Maranoa. At present, all three are held by the LNP and polls suggest this will still be the case when counting in Saturday’s election is over.
Obituary: Glenda Harch 1953-2019
Long-time South Burnett resident Glenda Harch (nee Stickley) passed away on April 24 at the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital.
Gympie Axes Tip Fee Hikes
Less than a month after announcing it would substantially increase tip fees on July 1, Gympie Regional Council has axed the idea.
Josh Was High On The Irons
The jubilation at day’s end at Burrandowan was both understandable and delightful: four months and 29 rides after his January debut booking at Bell, Joshua Morrow made his first ever trip to a winner’s slot
More League Action At Murgon
Murgon will be the place to be for rugby league fans – again – with another huge day of football planned this Saturday at Murgon Showgrounds.
Regatta Wraps Up For Another Year
Proston residents gathered together last Saturday to review this year’s Regatta In The Park and hand out awards.
Bunnings Plans Weekend Fun
South Burnett residents have been invited to enjoy two weekends of free entertainment to celebrate the upcoming opening of Bunnings Warehouse in Kingaroy.
Charity Riders Say G’day
Two groups of cyclists paused briefly in Kingaroy on Friday for morning tea, taking a welcome breather on their 660km charity ride to Brisbane.
