Free Workshop Targets Suicide
A free workshop being held in Cherbourg on March 14 just may help save the life of a friend or family member.
Council Submits $4.2m Wish List
The South Burnett Regional Council has released the list of projects it wants to spend its windfall $4.2 million “Works For Queensland” grant on.
New Look For Community Grants
The SBRC will be merging all its community grants programs into a single program next financial year
Hivesville Hall To Be Sold
The South Burnett Regional Council will be putting Hivesville Hall on the market.
New Superintendent At Hospitals
Dr Robyn Cooke has taken over as Medical Superintendent of Cherbourg and Murgon hospitals.
Running Men Celebrate Valentine’s Day
It’s not every day that a South Burnett resident gets to share a Valentine’s Day date with a national celebrity … especially when the date involves running 15km when most people are still asleep.
Rally Planned At Fire Tower
Veteran campaigner Dave Wright has refused to give up his fight to save the historic Jimna Fire Tower, despite the fact he expects a final decision about its fate within weeks.
Cabarlah Tradition Will Be Restored
Over 100 Army, Navy and Air Force service personnel will be marching through Kingaroy on Saturday, July 8 to take part in a traditional military ceremony not seen in the region for almost a decade.
Caravanners To Muster In Kingaroy
More than 200 members of the Australian Caravan Club will be heading to Kingaroy next month for a special club muster.
Winter Crops Yield Records: ABARES
Summer-planted crops may be feeling the heat in the South Burnett but the news about winter crops should have some farmers smiling.
Council To Collect Internet Data
South Burnett Directions has teamed with a Brisbane-based academic in a bid to collect data on broadband speeds throughout the region.
MP Welcomes Tax Crackdown
The Federal Government expects to claw $2 billion back from multinational companies this year, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said on Tuesday.
Mayor Issues Call For Ideas
The South Burnett’s Economic Development Strategy will be getting an overhaul next month, and the region’s business and development groups have been invited to have a say in the process.
Rev Up For Kingaroy Shoppers
Shoppers at Kingaroy Shoppingworld enjoyed a bonus on Saturday with a small display of street machines and hot rods.
Trading Hours Under Review
The Queensland Government is considering changes to trading hours to end consumer confusion and boost jobs.
2017 Yellowbelly ‘Biggest Ever’
While February temperature records were being smashed all around the South Burnett over the weekend, the Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association was breaking a record of its own.
Bye Bye Big Tent … Hello Village!
This year’s South Burnett Wine and Food In The Park festival will have a completely new look.
Powerlines Blamed For Fire
Rural and urban fire crews were called out just after 11:00pm on Sunday to deal with a grass fire at Ironpot.
Four Injured In Merlwood Crash
An elderly man was airlifted to hospital with suspected head and chest injuries after a collision at the Lancasters Road intersection at Merlwood on Monday afternoon.
Power System Avoids Meltdown
Queensland’s electricity network handled the punishing weekend heatwave with capacity to spare, Energy Minister Mark Bailey said today.
