Community Heritage Grants Now Open
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is encouraging not-for-profit community organisations to apply for grants of up to $15,000 to preserve and protect locally-owned collections.
$881m Upgrade For Dam?
Wivenhoe Dam wall could be about to be raised by either two metres or four metres, if news reports published on Tuesday night are correct.
South Burnett Qualifies For Aid
The South Burnett has been added to the list of regions which qualify for help in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
Numbers Up At Show & Shine
Officials are pleased with the 25 per cent increase in entries at the Power Up Show & Shine
Tyre Blowouts Delay Hall Move
Tyre blow-outs have caused a three-week delay to the relocation of Blackbutt Memorial Hall
Kingaroy RSPCA Shelter’s Full
Queensland RSPCA shelters are bursting at the seams – including Kingaroy – and cannot accept any more animals to rehouse until May.
Kilcoy Downs Lowood At Pub Day
Wednesday, March 8 was Pub Day at Kilcoy Bowls Club, with the local side taking on Lowood.
Show Cabaret Draws Good Crowd
Numbers were up slightly at this year’s Kingaroy Show Cabaret Ball, and the mood on Saturday night was definitely upbeat.
Women Invited To Apply For Bursaries
Applications opened on Monday for this year’s round of bursaries offered by the National Council of Women of Queensland.
Motorcycle Push Revs Up
The push to make the South Burnett a motorcycle-friendly destination is gathering pace.
Aid For Gympie, North Burnett
The South Burnett dodged a bullet when the tail of ex-Cyclone Debbie swept through our region, but our neighbouring shires of the North Burnett and Gympie were not so lucky.
Saddle Up Your Posse For Kumbia
Bookings have opened for this year’s famous Kumbia Brain Drain and tickets are apparently selling fast …
Crash Causes Traffic Delays
Police were forced to direct traffic around the site of a three car crash in Kingaroy on Monday afternoon.
Search Continues For Missing Man
The search is continuing for missing Mondure man David Heidemann, feared swept away by floodwaters at Silverleaf on Thursday night
Busy Month Ahead For Gallery
The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery will be a very busy anthill of arts activities in April
Government Offers
New Electricity Rebate
Commonwealth Health Care Card holders can now apply for a $330 per year cut to their electricity bill
Region Quickly Returning To Normal
The South Burnett is returning to normal after Thursday’s deluge, but needs a few more days yet
Squads Picked For 47th Battalion
The South Burnett Rugby League has announced the squads for 47th Battalion representative duties this year.
Saddles Left High And Dry
Although Queensland’s wet weather has been welcome on one hand as a valuable stimulus, the downside has included some disruptions to the racing calendar.
Police Launch Easter Road Blitz
Police have launched a three week road blitz to coincide with the Easter school holidays
