Memo Zombies: It’s Time To Book!
Time is running out to book online to take part in the South Burnett’s inaugural Zombie Invasion – a fundraising event for Nanango’s inclusive park project
Wage Theft Costs Queenslanders $1.2b
A parliamentary inquiry into wage theft in Queensland has made 17 recommendations aimed at ensuring workers get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
$9.2m In Unpaid Fines
South Burnett residents owe more than $9 million to the State Government in unpaid fines.
Arts Forum Seeks Local Views
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a consultation forum next month to discuss the future of the arts and creativity in Queensland.
BaconFest To Return In 2019
Kingaroy’s BaconFest committee has been weighing the pros and cons of the festival becoming a biannual event for several months … and on Thursday, the decision was announced.
Survey Helps Shape Power Plans
Queenslanders can have their say on the State’s electricity future from today through the Queensland Household Energy Survey.
State’s Unemployment ‘Worst In Australia’
The LNP Opposition has blasted the State Government over the latest jobs data released by the Australian Bureau Of Statistics.
Formal Night Makes A Splash
Glendon Street in Kingaroy was awash with a display of classic American cars, trucks, utes – even a speedboat – at Kingaroy State High School’s 2018 Year 12 formal on Thursday evening
Big Interest In Rail Trail Group
The future of the South Burnett Rail Trail looks very bright according to the newly formed South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association.
Ex-PM Pops In To Cherbourg
The Federal Government’s “special envoy on Indigenous affairs”, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, paid a quick trip to Cherbourg on Thursday morning.
Old Pipes Blamed For Legionella
Old pipes – and the quality of Kingaroy’s water supply – have been blamed for recent positive tests for legionella bacteria at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy.
New Cattle President For AgForce
Increased investment in biosecurity, better cattle pregnancy testing and using new technologies to improve productivity are key priorities for Will Wilson in his new role as AgForce Queensland’s Cattle President.
Beware Of Dodgy Christmas Lights
Ergon has warned that house fires, electric shocks and worse could occur from buying dodgy Christmas lights online.
Five Vehicles Stolen In Two Days
Police in the Murgon-Cherbourg area have investigated the theft of five vehicles in just two days, plus the attempted theft of another.
Wondai P-9 Wins State Award
Earlier this month Wondai was named the Tidiest Town in Queensland … now Wondai P-9 State School has been named Queensland’s Cleaner Greener School.
Captain’s Paddock Holds Clearing Sale
One of the South Burnett’s most iconic wineries will be holding a clearance sale from Wednesday to Friday this week.
Make A Stand (And Enjoy A Muffin)
Kingaroy Police are inviting South Burnett residents to join them for breakfast on Friday, November 23, to help mark White Ribbon Day.
Christmas Toy Run Seeks Support
People who would like to help disadvantaged local children enjoy a happier Christmas have until Thursday, December 6, to donate a soft toy to this year’s South Burnett Toy Run.
Gloria Thanked For 40 Years
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has presented Nanango Show Society stalwart Gloria Fleming with a special certificate to mark 40 years as a Justice of the Peace.
Teenager Jailed For Tomahawk Break-In
A 19-year-old man has pleaded guilty to 22 charges linked to a month-long crime spree which occurred in Murgon, Cherbourg, Eli Waters and Tiaro earlier this year.
