Blackbutt Makes It Two In A Row
St Patrick’s library in Nanango was full to overflowing on Sunday as the region’s camera club members and visitors gathered to view the judging of the annual Cliff Krebbs Interclub Print Competition.
Water Problems In Kumbia
The South Burnett Regional Council is asking Kumbia residents to limit their water usage on Thursday and Friday.
Meet & Greets Debut In Nanango
A recent Meet and Greet for Nanango’s business community seems likely to be the first of many
Council Seeks New Scrap Metal Merchant
The SBRC will soon be calling for a new scrap metal merchant after a collapse in metal prices
Stanwell Defends Fly Ash Deal
Stanwell has defended the process it went through before signing a 10-year deal with Coal Reuse to remove combustion products from the Tarong and Tarong North power stations.
Bikers Support Local Charities
A year of fundraising by Ulysses members has provided a boost for four local groups
Massed Concert Marks 25th Birthday
The Blackbutt Singers are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, and they’re planning something special to mark the occasion.
Funding For Breast Care Program
The Federal Government has announced funding to continue the South Burnett’s McGrath Breast Care Nurse for another four years.
Mayor Bows Out Of Boards
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell will no longer attend meetings of the Southern Queensland Country regional tourism board.
Upgrade For Recycling Plant
Cherbourg’s recycling facility will get a $499,000 upgrade, thanks to the State Government
Traineeship Program To Expand In 2017
The South Burnett Regional Council will expand its First Start traineeship program to 10 positions in 2017.
Formal Season Begins In Style
Tuesday night was the start of high school formals week in the South Burnett, and Kingaroy’s St Mary’s Catholic College led the way with their traditional Valedictory Dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall.
Exhibition Shows Poetry Of Photography
A new exhibition by one of the South Burnett’s best photographers opened in Kingaroy on Friday night
Business Expo In Kingaroy
South Burnett businesses and organisations have been invited to take an information stand at next week’s South Burnett Business Expo in Kingaroy.
Big Effort To Fight Forestry Fire
There are now 20 fire crews working to contain the large bushfire burning in the forestry area between Cherbourg and Wondai
Swickers Reflects On A Long Week
Just over a week ago, Swickers boning room was in flames, nearly 600 workers feared for their jobs, and the Kingaroy economy looked very shaky indeed.
‘Drunk’ Learner Hits Road Sign
A 16-year-old L-plate driver came to grief at the roadworks in Alford Street, Kingaroy, on Saturday night.
Relay Thanks TAFE Helpers
South Burnett Relay For Life committee member Jenny Underwood dropped by the Kingaroy TAFE last week to thank students and teachers for their help with this year’s fund-raising drive.
More Support For PNG Women
Another five big boxes packed with 1000 or so bras are on their way to Papua New Guinea, thanks to the efforts of Nanango resident Jenny Morgan and generous donations by South Burnett residents.
New Grant For Men’s Shed
The Murgon Men’s Shed will receive $9272 from the Federal Government to purchase welding equipment, a bench grinder and part of the cost of security fencing, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced on Monday.
