Still Time To Complete Census
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is reminding residents there’s still time to take part in the 2016 Census.
Another Step For Moreton Resources
Moreton Resources’ plan to build an open cut coal mine near Kingaroy took another step forward on Thursday
Seniors Celebrate In Style
About 200 people packed into Proston Community Hall on Thursday to enjoy lunch and celebrate Queensland Seniors Week.
Students Hit Top Note In Brisbane
Music students from St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy returned victorious from the Queensland Catholic Music Festival at Villanova College, Brisbane, on Saturday.
LNP Looks Set To Win Tree Debate
The State Government’s attempt to tighten vegetation management laws in Queensland looks to have failed
Oral History To Support
Claims For ‘Stolen Wages’
Oral history will be approved for the first time to allow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people without formal documents to claim “stolen wages” back via the Reparations Review Panel.
Big Tournament Attracts Young Fighters
More than 100 competitors took part in the recent ISKA mixed martial arts competition in Kingaroy
Bail Granted To Teenager, 18
Charged Over Hold-Up Attempt
Two 18-year-old youths have appeared in court charged with attempted armed robbery at Ryke Fuels
Garden Club Celebrates 25 Years
The Nanango and Districts Garden Club celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a special morning tea at Ringsfield House recently.
Complaints Review Recommends Changes
People who lodge frivolous or vexatious complaints against Councillors – especially during election periods – could face heavy fines under a series of reforms being considered by the State Government.
Two Charged Over Ryke Hold-Up
Police have charged two people in connection with the attempted robbery at Ryke Fuel in Kingaroy on Tuesday night.
What’s In It For The South Burnett?
Councillor Ros Heit was impressed with what she saw on a recent AGL-funded tour of two wind farms in Victoria, but fears anyone expecting a long-term economic boost from the $1 billion Coopers Gap project will be sadly mistaken.
Goomeri Attracts State Show
The Goomeri Showgrounds will be packed with horses and riders this weekend.
Dog Owners Will Receive A Freebie
The South Burnett Regional Council’s return to six-monthly rates notices will have an unexpected bonus for dog owners – a free month of registration.
Four Get Grants In Funding Round
Insufficient attention to detail proved the undoing of more than half the groups that applied to the first round of this year’s Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund.
Bookarama Supports Local Causes
Proceeds from this year’s Bookarama – Taabinga Rotary’s main annual fundraiser – will be split between three local causes.
Saints Miss Out In Nailbiter
Toowoomba Tigers just held on to defeat the South Burnett Saints in a gripping Darling Downs AFL contest played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Council To Push For
More B-Double Routes
The South Burnett Regional Council will ask the Local Government Association Of Queensland to join its push to open up more local roads for B-Doubles.
Motorbike Rider Hits Dog
A 22-year-old Ellesmere man was lucky to escape serious injury on Wednesday evening when his Harley-Davidson motorcycle struck a dog on Kumbia Road shortly after 5:00pm.
Downer Extends A Safe Hand
Another 250 households in the South Burnett will be just a little bit safer soon thanks to Downer, operators of the Meandu Mine.
