Man Charged With Stealing Roadbase
A 49-year-old Murgon man has been charged with stealing after he allegedly filled a box trailer with roadbase piled on the side of the Bunya Highway.
Laughter’s The Best Council Medicine
This is a story that our councillors begged us not to run … but we’re not afraid to take on the tough assignments.
Rotary Funds Three Causes
Taabinga Rotary members took the opportunity of a visit to the Kingaroy Ambulance Station on Wednesday evening to divvy up the profits from the recent Bookarama.
Labor Blamed For Backpacker Tax Delay
Farmers hoping a solution to the Backpacker Tax had been worked out are still in limbo.
Winning Works By Young Artists
Artworks by three young local students have been selected for the State Government’s new farm safety calendar.
Council Invited To Nominate Project
Cherbourg Aboriginal Council is one of 31 Queensland councils which have been invited to apply for funding under a one-off special $5 million round of the State Government’s Building our Regions infrastructure program.
Union Issues Black Lung Warning
A union has issued a warning to coal mining communities after confirmation of Australia’s first case of Black Lung disease in an open cut coal mine worker.
White-Collar Jobs On
The Line At Stanwell
Rumours that Stanwell plans to cut white-collar jobs at Tarong Power Station have been confirmed
Shaleise Drafted For Lions
Shaleise Law’s Aussie Rules dreams are coming true with her draft pick on Wednesday by the Brisbane Lions.
Council Announces Grant Winners
The South Burnett Regional Council has awarded $17,080 to 14 of the 23 local community groups who applied to Round 1 of its 2016-17 Community Assistance Grants program.
Retirement Village Conditions Relaxed
A decision to let a developer offload a $50,000 cost onto ratepayers split Council 4-2 on Wednesday
Holiday Weekend Is Looking Good
Visitor numbers at most events in the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend were up … which has encouraged organisers.
Two Big Days Coming To Proston
Proston isn’t the busiest bowls club in the district, but it always gets a little bit busier at this time of year
Bushfire ‘To Burn For Days’
Six fire crews were called to a bushfire burning near Beeron Road, Deeri Derra, north-east of Boondooma, on Tuesday afternoon.
Cathay To Begin Freight Flights
Cathay Pacific Airways will start a weekly air cargo service out of Wellcamp Airport next month
Library Launches Local History Talks
Nanango Library will be launching a new series of local history talks on Monday, October 17
Cherbourg Welcomes Top Musicians
Cherbourg’s inaugural Yhurri Gurri festival was a key part of the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend … and if the performers have their way, it won’t be the last!
Deakon To Debut At Blackbutt
Deakon the Dragon will be making his public debut at this week’s Mental Health Forum in Blackbutt
Rodeo Action Draws A Crowd
A crowd of more than 500 packed into the Cooyar Hotel’s grounds recently for some lively rodeo action
Book Now For A Breast Check
BreastScreen Queensland’s Mobile Service is back in the South Burnett.
