Soccer Season Ready To Kick Off
South Burnett Football has released the draw for senior soccer in the South Burnett this season.
Qld Jobless Rate ‘Worst In Australia’
Queensland has the highest unemployment rate in Australia with almost 12,000 jobs disappearing in just one month, according to Labour Force statistics released on Thursday.
Hall Carpark Costs Queried
A decision to put $250,000 towards the cost of a bitumen car park for the Blackbutt Memorial Hall led to some harsh words at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Upgrade For Murgon Hospital
Work to upgrade Murgon Hospital’s Emergency Department is scheduled to begin next week.
Full Steam Ahead At Swickers
The Swickers complex in Kingaroy – the site of a massive fire late last year – is being transformed with three new buildings rapidly taking shape.
Trail Bike Rides Prove Popular
The South Burnett Mountain Bike Club has held two rides this year, both along different routes, and they’ve been very well attended.
MP Sends Edwin Back To School
When Esther Kinyanjui approached Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington to help her son Edwin get back into school, the local MP realised urgent action was needed.
Ergon Purchase Decision Deferred
A decision to purchase a former Ergon Energy building and freehold land in Haly Street, Kingaroy was overturned at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Water Restrictions Rise To Level 3
The South Burnett Regional Council increased water restrictions from Level 2 to Level 3 at Wednesday’s Council meeting in response to falling dam levels.
O’Dowd Petitioned Over Penalty Rates
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd is being petitioned by left-leaning political action group Get Up! to vote against the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Sunday penalty rates.
Roadworks Completed At Hospital
Visitors to Kingaroy Hospital should enjoy easier access to the buildings following the completion of road works at the complex.
PM To Head Regional Taskforce
The Federal Government has set up a Regional Ministerial Taskforce in a bid to improve the lives of rural, regional and remote Australians.
South Burnett Now Motorcycle Friendly
The South Burnett has become the first “motorcycle friendly” region in Queensland.
Minor Flood Warning Issued
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Boyne River at Dunollie, north-west of Proston
Work Starts On New Dental Facility
Construction is about to begin on the new building which will replace the demolished Farrhome at the back of Kingaroy Hospital.
Mayor Rejects Call For Memerambi Inquiry
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has rejected a call by One Nation’s Queensland leader Steve Dickson for an inquiry into Memerambi Estate.
Tobacco Stolen In Supermarket Break-in
Thieves stole a large quantity of tobacco products when they broke into the SupaIGA supermarket in Nanango in the early hours of Monday morning.
Wine Producers To Have
A Say On Grant Program
Wine producers are being invited to have a say about the Federal Government’s proposed $10 million Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant program.
BOM Warns Of Wild Weather Ahead
QFES and the State Government are urging residents to prepare for several days of severe weather
Scammers Targeting Elderly
Police are warning residents – especially the elderly – to be on alert for two conmen travelling in a vehicle with Victorian registration.
