Smallest Spark Can Start Biggest Fire
Firefighters are reminding South Burnett residents that in the current conditions just one spark from power tools or machinery could be enough to start a massive blaze.
Pumpkin Festival Query Sparks Anger
The South Burnett Regional Council’s support for the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival – an event held in neighbouring Gympie Council’s region – sparked angry exchanges at Wednesday’s council meeting in Kingaroy.
$500 Cheque Presented To LAC
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) – volunteers who support local ambulance paramedics – were presented with a cheque for $500 from Kingaroy Lions Club at their AGM on Tuesday evening.
Pedestrian ‘Ran In Front Of Car’
A string of traffic crashes has kept Kingaroy Police busy over the past few days.
Council Delays CBD Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will not begin construction work on Kingaroy’s CBD upgrade this year but planning for the project will still go ahead.
Historic Hall Prepares To Bid Farewell
A 60-year connection with Kumbia will come to an end soon when the Peace Lutheran Hall moves to a new home on the Sunshine Coast.
Students Explore World Of Science
The Mary Knoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College featured everything from zombies to lemons and potatoes – and even a chook – at the school’s second annual Science Fair on Tuesday.
Footpath Project To Start This Year
Work on upgrading footpaths in Murgon’s CBD will finally get underway this financial year, though completing the entire project is likely to take longer.
Students Speak Out At Final
Should schools provide free meals for their students? This was the thorny topic that young debaters from St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy tackled at the Junior Apex High School Debating Regional final hosted by Kilkivan P-10 School on Saturday afternoon.
Last Chance For Finals Spot
South Burnett Saints scored an easy win over the Dalby Swans in their Round 15 game of the Darling Downs AFL competition played at Dalby on Saturday.
Crunch Time In Soccer Comps
It’s crunch time in the 2018 Football South Burnett competition with the minor and major semi-finals being played this weekend at the Kingaroy soccer fields.
Go Local, Buy Local Dairy
Queensland dairy farmers will be celebrated as the “Cream of Australia” in a new state-wide promotional campaign launched at the Ekka.
Georgie To Take Top Role At AgForce
Durong grazier – and ABC Board member – Georgie Somerset is set to become the new General President of rural industry lobby group, AgForce Queensland.
Whimsy, Colour And Exploration
Kingaroy Art Gallery’s latest exhibitions feature the whimsical, the colourful and the deeply personal.
Man Charged Over Quad Bike
A 46-year-old Nanango man has been charged in relation to a quad bike allegedly stolen from a property on East Nanango Grindstone Road at Glan Devon on August 6.
FRRR Has More Funds Available
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal – which has funded many projects in the South Burnett – now has more than $525,000 available for grants to rural, regional and remote communities to address local community priorities.
Drought Commissioners To Brief Premier
Former National Party MP Vaughan Johnson has been appointed one of two new volunteer Queensland drought commissioners by the State Government.
Long Bushfire Season Ahead
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford has warned that Queensland is in for a long bushfire season, following 230 fires recorded at the weekend.
Aussie Action Raises $10,000
Organisers of the Kumbia State School P&C’s annual brain drain are smiling after raising another $10,000 for the school at their recent night of fun.
Armed Robbers Target Ryke Fuel
Detectives investigating the armed robbery of Ryke Fuel in Kingaroy on Sunday night have released video and images of two people who may be able to help with their inquiries.
