Council Adopts Annual Report
South Burnett Regional Council adopted its 2024-25 Annual Report at its October general meeting.
Lunch Aids Women’s Health Care
More than 80 guests gathered at Hillview Cottages near Kingaroy recently for a sophisticated fundraising event to support the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation.
Dates Set For Retrial
Dates for a retrial for former Tingoora resident Judith Ann Schulz, charged with stalking a former South Burnett councillor, have been set for 2026.
Heath Elected To Lead MBDA
Councillor Heath Sander was elected president of the Murgon Business and Development Association at the group’s annual general meeting last Thursday night.
Tansey Bowlers Say ‘Thank You’
Tansey Bowls Club’s nightmare start to 2022 – and the generosity of the community to help it get back on its feet – were recalled at a small celebration on Saturday morning.
Driver ‘Watching Video’
A 23-year-old Proston man was allegedly watching a video on a mobile device when he was pulled over by police in Murgon last Thursday.
Saints Kick Goals In Cricket
Cricketing history was made in the South Burnett this month with a brand new team entering the Senior Competition.
Fire Ban For Sth Burnett, Cherbourg
The Queensland Fire Department has imposed a local fire ban for residents living in 13 Council areas, including the South Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie regions.
Residents Angered By Clearfelling
The clearfelling of an area of heavily timbered land near the corner of Boonenne-Ellesmere and Kingaroy-Burrandowan roads has left local residents dismayed but Council has admitted there is nothing they can do to stop the work.
Public Art Project For The ‘Bun
Kaimkillenbun residents have been invited to have their say on a public art project for the town’s Memorial Park.
Dairy Body Cuts Qld District
Queensland’s representation on the Board of eastAUSmilk will be reduced following a restructure of the dairy producer association.
Nanango Winner Takes World Title
The 2025 Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra Marathon winner, Phil Gore, has won the Backyard Ultra World Championship in Tennessee.
Christmas Lunch Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets have gone on sale for the South Burnett Mayor’s 2025 Community Christmas Luncheon.
Chaotic Crash In Nanango
Four vehicles were damaged – and a driver taken to hospital – during a chaotic incident in Fitzroy Street, Nanango, on Thursday.
Crowds Toast Local Winners
It was a big day at the Wondai Races on Saturday … not only were punters eager to catch the Caulfield Cup and The Everest on screen, but the home-grown Wondai Cup was also being raced.
Thumbs Up For Birthday Bash
Station staff and volunteers joined local residents on Saturday to mark the 30th birthday of CROW-FM.
Trilogy Takes Over Kilkivan Care
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association has handed over its popular “Kilkivan Care” service fully to Trilogy Care and Mable.
Fifties Fashions Rock The Waterhole
Nanango’s annual celebration of rock’n’roll, The Heritage Waterhole Rocks, attracted a dazzling array of campervans and caravans to Nanango Showgrounds last week.
Invitation From Army Reserve
The Australian Army is coming to town this week … if you’re interested in earning tax-free pay in an exciting part-time job, the Army Reserve may be for you!
Cherbourg Council Wins Award
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council was recognised with an award at the Local Government Association of Queensland’s annual conference on the Gold Coast.
