Mystery Over Sawmill Closure
Yarraman residents are baffled by the recent closure of a major local employer, the Yarraman Pine sawmill in Mill Street.
Fake Sparky Fined $100,000
A man who posed as a qualified electrician to get work in homes around south-east Queensland has been fined $100,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
Get Ready For Flu Season
South Burnett residents who want to avoid the flu this year should get vaccinated between mid-April and the end of May.
Council Backs Crime-Fighting Plan
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has backed plans by the South Burnett PCYC to trial opening late on Saturday nights in an effort to reduce youth crime in Murgon and Cherbourg.
Positive Parenting In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Child Health will be offering three free seminars next month on “positive parenting”.
No Decision Yet On Solar Farm
The future of Terrain Solar’s proposed solar farm on the outskirts of Kingaroy is still undecided.
Reunion Dinner Will Explore The Past
Many people are surprised to hear soccer has been played in the South Burnett for almost a century … and many are even more surprised to discover the biggest teams once came from the region’s rural areas.
New Look For Nanango Chambers
Nanango residents had the opportunity on Wednesday night to see a preview of the $2 million upgrade of the former Shire Chambers building on the corner or Henry and Drayton streets.
Council Unpacks More Tourism
South Burnett Unpacked 7 was more like South Burnett “soaked” in Blackbutt on Saturday morning but that didn’t stop volunteers from a dozen or so tourist places spruiking their delights.
Suzuki Motorbike Stolen
Police are looking for a motorbike stolen from a house in Cherbourg last Thursday.
Sculpture Winners To Be Unveiled
The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery will be announcing the winners of its biennial $10,000 Kingaroy Sculpture Prize on Saturday (April 6).
Dinner Encourages Creative Ideas
South Burnett Arts Inc hosted its first meet’n’greet on Friday in Wondai as a social night for the local creative community.
Substation Ready To Fire Up
The Cooper’s Gap wind farm project has passed another milestone with the completion of the nearby Niagara Road substation
Historic Actions Save Workshop
Yarraman Men’s Shed will be the envy of every other group in the region when they shift into their new premises soon … and it’s all thanks to the Yarraman & District Historical Society and lobbying to save the buildings by local MP Deb Frecklington.
Record Visitors To SQ Country
A record 56,000 international visitors travelled to Southern Queensland Country during the past year with new figures revealing a 12.5 per cent increase in holidaymakers to the region.
South Burnett Gets Some Rain!
Boondooma and Lake Barambah have experienced a very small influx of water from some great rain over the South Burnett recently
Police Give Advice About Farm Protests
Kingaroy Police have prepared advice for owners and managers of rural properties in the wake of protests by animal activists at farms in the Darling Downs region.
Work To Start On New Pork Abattoir
Construction will begin this month on Jimbour Beef and Bacon’s new abattoir at Jimbour, which will become Queensland’s second export-accredited pork processing facility when completed.
The Upside Of Downs Racing
Saturday, April 6 is Toowoomba’s red-letter day for 2019: Clifford Park’s upcoming stand-alone feature card
Tenders Called For Water Mains
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for tenders to decommission and replace water mains in several parts of Kingaroy.
