Zala Wins Queensland Award
Cherbourg Aboriginal Council’s corporate services manager Chatur Zala has been named 2018 Queensland Finance Professional of the Year.
Fire Ban From Wednesday
A local fire ban will come into force on Wednesday for all residents of the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Reduced Rates For Blackbutt Hall
The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will no longer have to pay full rates to manage Blackbutt’s Memorial Hall.
Firefighters Called To Three Blazes
Smoke billowing over Kingaroy on Monday afternoon came from a large fire burning in vacant land behind houses in Knight Street.
Water Meeting On Thursday
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a meeting on Thursday (November 29) to discuss future water infrastructure needs in the region.
‘No Threat’ From Googa Fire
Firefighters remain at the scene of a vegetation fire burning near Spelling Gully Road at Googa Creek, south of Blackbutt.
Battle For Bonuses At Nanango
The prizes for the Burnett to Beach Series will be decided at Lee Park this Sunday, December 2.
Fishing Competitions Lift Dam Bookings
Fishing competitions at the region’s two dams gave bookings at Council’s lakeside tourist parks a substantial lift last month.
One Hurt In Rollover
One person was taken to Murgon Hospital with minor injuries following a crash on the Wide Bay Highway near Goomeri on Saturday morning.
Devils Notch Up First Victory
Both South Burnett A Grade cricket teams chalked up wins at home at the weekend but rain brought some of the B Grade matches to an early close.
Keep Your Dollars Here #Buylocal
Christmas is just a month away – yes, really – so it’s time to start panicking about buying Christmas gifts, right?
Sippel Selected For Brisbane Heat
Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel’s career has taken off with her selection this week in the Brisbane Heat squad for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League competition.
‘How We Made Our Armistice Ball’
Blackbutt celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Armistice on November 10 with a ball that attracted a stellar line-up of speakers and performers and drew more than 180 paying guests.
Push To Cement Bridge Program
Local councils are pressing for the Bridges Renewal Program to become a permanent Federal Government program.
Moffatdale Car Stolen, Trashed
Police are hunting the thieves who stole a Mitsubishi sedan in Moffatdale last Friday (November 16).
Storm Recovery Barbecue On Sunday
South Burnett Regional Council’s storm recovery barbecue on Sunday is shaping up to be a big day.
Growers Urged To Send
In Samples Of Crop Disease
Summer crop growers are being encouraged to submit any diseased plant samples for diagnosis.
Police Make A Stand Against DV
Kingaroy Police have drawn a line in the sand – quite literally – as part of their stand against domestic violence in the South Burnett.
Wondai Celebrates Its Big Wins!
Wondai’s recent Tidy Towns award wins will never be forgotten now that a whole bunch of signs have been presented to the town.
Council Seeks $1m Federal Grant
The South Burnett’s drought-declared status may have a small bright side … a million dollar grant from the Drought Communities Program.
