Logan Street’s Long Wait Is Over
It’s not every day that ratepayers break out into spontaneous applause when councillors discuss roadworks … but it’s been a long wait for Logan Street residents.
Last Chance To Comment On Parks Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has opened a small window of opportunity for residents to have a final say on its controversial Draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure and Strategic Plan.
Two Spots Nominated For Towers
South Burnett Regional Council has nominated Mt Mowbullum, on the Bunya Mountains, and Boondooma as priority locations for new mobile phone towers.
‘Rural Services’ Focus For Council
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff had her portfolio responsibilities tweaked at Wednesday’s council meeting.
Police Looking For Volunteers
Have you ever thought you’d like to help make the local community a safer place for everyone to enjoy?
$580,000 Grant Reboots Radio
Cherbourg Council has taken over responsibility for the town’s radio station following a $580,000 investment by the Federal Government.
Grand Finalists Start Strongly
Last year’s grand finalists – Cherbourg and Blackbutt – both chalked up wins in Round 1 of the South Burnett cricket competition on Saturday.
Fun Day At Blackbutt Course
Blackbutt District Community Organisation held its inaugural Putt-a-Putt event at the Blackbutt Golf Club on Sunday.
Safety Upgrade At Durong
Transport and Main Roads Department has begun work to “rehabilitate” a 3.2km stretch of Chinchilla-Wondai Road by removing trees and stabilising and strengthening the road.
Here’s To Yarraman’s Big Week
Drought had looked to be the main risk for Yarraman’s annual town festival, “The Colours Of Yarraman”, but on Saturday it was rain that had organisers worried.
Comedy Line-Up Targets Drought
The line-up of comedians for Kingaroy’s big Drought Relief fundraising night has been released.
Hayden Suffers Neck Injuries
Kingaroy’s favourite son, Matthew Hayden, says he “dodged a bullet” after suffering neck injuries while surfing at Stradbroke Island on Friday.
Youngsters Take On The World
South Burnett junior footballers travelled to Hervey Bay last week to take part in the quirky Joeys Mini World Cup.
Meet’n’Greet At Funeral Parlour
Generation Funerals will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry meet’n’greet.
Teen Trailbike Rider Arrested
About 3:00pm on Saturday, police in Gore Street, Murgon, spotted a person allegedly riding a red unregistered trail bike without a helmet.
Spotlight On Horrific Rural Road Toll
Did you know that two-thirds of all Australian road deaths occur on regional roads? This is despite the fact that rural residents make up just 16.5 per cent of the total population.
Driver Hurt In Rollover
A man was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on Berlins Road at Tarong on Sunday evening.
TV Stolen During Break-In
A television and other items were stolen by a thief or thieves who targeted a house in Malar Crescent at Booie between September 28 and October 3.
Nanango Family Reunites At Bunyas
A special family reunion was held at the Bunya Mountains at the weekend for members of a well-known Nanango family who are now scattered across Queensland and NSW.
Spring Into Some Dam Action!
Another great month of fishing has gone by … the lakes’ edges and deeper flats have really come alive with some cracking fish caught at Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams
