Water Police To Step Up Patrols
Water Police will be out in force over the Easter long weekend patrolling dams to ensure the safety of boaties and their passengers.
$2500 Won So Far By Shoppers
South Burnett shoppers still have just under two months to take advantage of the South Burnett Rewards “buy local” shopping campaign.
Lions Plan Easter Egg Fun
Memorial Park in Kingaroy will be awash with children hunting Easter Eggs on Saturday, April 15.
Plants Can ‘Listen’ For Water
Maybe Prince Charles was right to talk to his plants?
Kingaroy Temperature Plummets … Briefly
If you thought it was chilly last night, you’re right: Kingaroy and Wellcamp Airport were the two coldest places in Queensland overnight, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Murgon Celebrates Second Win
Murgon cricketers have topped off a big year with a closely fought victory in the South Burnett Cricket Association’s B Grade Grand Final played on Saturday.
Expo Promises Garden Of Delights
The Wondai Autumn Garden Expo will be celebrating its 24th birthday this Easter weekend … and organisers are hoping for their best turnout yet.
Weddings? Too Easy!
A new wedding industry group aims to make it easier to organise a wedding in the South Burnett, as well as offer locals more choices for their nuptials.
South Burnett Dams Levels Rise
Boondooma and Lake Barambah have had an influx of water from Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
Autumn Ushers In Garden Art
When the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s walls begin to fill with floral works, visitors know the countdown to the town’s annual Autumn Garden Expo has begun.
$8m Makeover For Historic Bridge
The historic Dickabram Bridge – blamed a decade ago for the closure of the Kingaroy-Theebine rail line – is about to get an $8 million makeover by the State Government.
Day In The Park With A Difference
If having fun was the main aim of the South Burnett Autism Support Group’s day in the park on Saturday, organisers should be giving themselves a big pat on the back.
Lions Waterhole Refreshes Runners
South Burnett Rail Trail users in the Wondai area will now be able to take a quick, refreshing break at the end of their runs, thanks to the generosity of the Wondai Lions Club.
Meet Kingaroy’s New Ambos
Kingaroy Ambulance Station has eight new faces on its work roster, and is now running 24/7
Triple Tragedy Hits Flood Family
The triple-tragedy that has rocked the Heidemann family over the past two weeks has left two children orphaned as well as family and friends reeling in two States.
Searchers Locate Man’s Body
The body of a Mondure man who went missing after he attempted to wade across a flooded road in the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie has been found.
Poison Baits Target Wild Dogs
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding another round of its wild dog and feral pig baiting program between May 8-12.
MP Fears ‘PC Fairytales’ In Schools
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has been alarmed by a newspaper report in Melbourne which suggests political correctness in Victoria is getting in the way of children enjoying fairytales.
Hoops In A Whirl
The lives of jockeys have always been programmed by the demands of travel – for example, racing fans are used to the swift raids the Hong Kong stars make on Australia’s carnivals.
Schools Pull Out Of NAPLAN Online
Education Minister Kate Jones confirmed on Friday that Queensland State schools would withdraw from the NAPLAN online testing trial this year.
