BOM Forecasts 16 Degree Drop
Daytime temperatures in the South Burnett are forecast to drop by as much as 16 degrees over the next three days.
Invasive Water Weed Found In Region
Farmers and other South Burnett residents have been urged to report sightings of a water weed found for the first time in the area recently.
Meat Pies, Kangaroos And Pink Wigs?
Kingaroy rolled out a new-look event on January 26 but no one seemed to be complaining about “changing Australia Day”.
Nanango Celebrates Australia Day
The South Burnett Regional Council, the Nanango Tourism and Development Association and the Nanango Show Society jointly hosted Nanango’s exuberant Australia Day celebrations on Friday.
Local Singers Win Golden Guitars
Two well-known South Burnett country singers walked away with prestigious awards at the 2018 Toyota Golden Guitars in Tamworth on Saturday night.
Linc Energy Court Trial Begins
The trial of underground coal gasification (UCG) company Linc Energy began in the Brisbane District Court on Monday.
Art Workshop At PCYC
The South Burnett PCYC in Murgon will be running an art workshop for children aged 10-plus next Tuesday (February 6).
Futsal Back On Thursday
AFA Futsal South Burnett Schools and Gol Brazil will be back in action on Thursday (February 1) at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Hall.
Youth Justice Reforms Start Next Month
Youth Justice laws will apply to 17-year-olds from February 12 in a change that will bring Queensland into line with all other Australian jurisdictions.
Roads Group Welcomes ‘Great Start’
The Mundubbera to Jandowae Roads Working Group has welcomed last week’s announcement that more than $8 million will be spent improving two roads as a “great start”.
Local Farmers Support Foodbank
Wide Bay-Burnett farmers were Foodbank’s biggest suppliers last year, according to the Queensland Farmer’s Federation.
SQCT Looking For Members
Southern Queensland Country Tourism believes there is strength in numbers, and has put out a call for local tourism operators to join the organisation.
Speeder Fined $1177
A speed camera in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, has snapped a local resident travelling at more than 100km/h in the 60km/h zone.
Roadworks At Runnymede
South Burnett Regional Council plans to start roadworks in the Runnymede area this week.
Cattle Prices Stay Firm
650 cattle were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday, January 16 for the first sale of 2018.
Matty’s Our New Speedway King
NSW driver – and current Modified Sedans national champion – Matty Smith was crowned King of Kingaroy on Saturday after three nights of racing at the South Burnett Speedway.
Council Plans Storm Recovery BBQs
The South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting two free Storm Recovery Community Barbecues in February for people impacted by the Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve storms.
Tai Chi Classes To Start
South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group is promoting new Tai Chi For Health classes which will be starting next week in Kingaroy.
Council Lifts Support For Horse Ride
Gympie Regional Council has increased its financial support for this year’s Kilkivan Great Horse Ride to $9500, up $3000 from last year.
Crash Driver Has Lucky Escape
A driver had a lucky escape on Sunday afternoon when his vehicle left the highway north of Memerambi
