Our Guide To Armistice Centenary
Remembrance Day (November 11) falls on Sunday and this year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice – the end of World War I.
Cherbourg Celebrates Historic Hat-Tricks
The first hat-trick in Cherbourg Cricket Club’s history – quickly followed by another – were the highlights of a full round of cricket matches played in the South Burnett last weekend.
Rider Injured In Crash
A 34-year-old Wondai man was transported to hospital with suspected leg and neck injuries after a motorcycle crash in Wondai just before 4:00pm on Friday.
Their Names Won’t Be Forgotten
On Friday night, the culmination of four years work by historian Liz Caffery will be unveiled … a special book that aims to ensure the memories of Nanango’s World War I soldiers and nurses are never forgotten.
Sweethearts Coming To Kumbia
The Sweethearts of Song are promising a lively and light-hearted afternoon of fun for all the family at Kumbia Memorial Hall later this month.
Crisis Meeting For Tourism Operators
South Burnett tourism operators will hold a meeting in December to propose alternatives to the South Burnett Regional Council’s handling of tourism promotion over the past 15 months.
TRC’s Checking For Leaks
Have you got a leaky tap? To make sure you don’t, officers from Toowoomba Regional Council are travelling throughout the region to check water meters.
Have Your Say On Meat Exports
Agribusinesses and others involved in the meat trade are being urged to have their say about new rules for exporting meat products.
Council Sets Up Indigenous Committee
Toowoomba Regional Council is calling for community representatives to apply to join its new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.
Three-Year Warning Before Axe Falls
South Burnett residents will get at least three years’ warning of any planned closure of Tarong or Tarong North power stations.
Work To Start On Footpaths
South Burnett Regional Council plans to start work next Monday on new footpaths in Alford and Mant streets, Kingaroy.
KCCI AGM On November 20
Bill Hull Car Centre in Kingaroy Street will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Annual General Meeting – and last meet’n’greet for the year – on November 20.
Hospital Budget Expands To $73.9m
The State Government has committed an extra $11.9 million towards the Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment project, taking the overall cost to $73.9 million.
Mediation Ordered After Bullying Complaint
Only two complaints about South Burnett councillors resulted in actions during 2017-18, and only one made it as far as the Regional Conduct Review Panel.
Farmers To Meet At Maidenwell
The final meeting of the South Burnett Community Agriculture Network for 2018 will be held on November 27 at Maidenwell Hall.
Don’t Leave Keys Lying Around
Police are urging home owners to be smarter when it comes to storing their car keys at home.
Niketa Makes A Spectacular Debut
Kingaroy Art Gallery was buzzing on Saturday morning with one of the biggest crowds seen at an exhibition opening at the venue for years.
Rotary Distributes $10,000 To Charities
Taabinga Rotary Club’s 2018 Bookarama in Kingaroy sold between 7000 and 8000 books … and has allowed three charities to take home a total of $10,000.
Murgon Cattle Sale Draws 980 Head
980 head were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday at the fortnightly cattle sale.
Council Drafts $8m Streetscape Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council is seeking $4 million from the Federal Government to get its much-discussed Kingaroy CBD Revitalisation plan off the ground
