Pilot Program Aims To Cut Youth Crime
A social reinvestment program that will provide opportunities for young people to be positively involved in their community, instead of turning to crime, will be piloted in Cherbourg.
Maranoa Rejects Same-Sex Marriage
Maranoa – one of the three Federal electorates that criss-cross the South Burnett – has the least support for same-sex marriage in the country, according to a Vote Compass poll conducted by the ABC.
Dangerous Fire Conditions On Thursday
A local fire ban is being imposed on Thursday as record dry conditions heighten the risk of bushfires
MP Opens Cherbourg Men’s Shed
Queensland’s first accredited Aboriginal Men’s Shed was officially opened in Cherbourg on Wednesday by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Mark Furner.
Stolen House Spotted In Kingaroy
Have you seen this tiny house anywhere in the South Burnett lately?
Mustangs Stampede To Victory
Murgon fans were ecstatic on Saturday and no wonder … it’s almost 15 years since a Mustangs captain hoisted the South Burnett Rugby League trophy in triumph at the end of a senior Grand Final.
Quad Bike Campaign Relaunched
The State Government launched the latest phase of its Ride Ready quad bike safety advertising campaign on Tuesday.
Local Fishermen Do Well At Glenbawn
Yallakool/Lake Boondooma manager Corey Goldie and fishing columnist Matthew Langford were placed equal fifth in the Bass Nation Australian Team Championships at the weekend
Innovation Hubs For Wide Bay Burnett
The State Government and the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils (WBBROC) will jointly invest $1 million to create three innovation hubs in Gympie, Fraser Coast and Bundaberg.
New Nurse Makes Mark At Hospital
A new nursing role at Kingaroy Hospital is making a big difference to graduate nurses starting their careers.
Obituary: Gordon Buchanan
A funeral service will be held on Friday for former Wondai Shire councillor and well-known Proston identity Gordon Buchanan.
RU OK? Want A Free Brekkie?
The annual RU OK Day? will be marked in the South Burnett this Thursday (September 14) with two free community breakfasts in Kingaroy and Nanango, and a march and community barbecue lunch in Cherbourg.
Focus On Domestic Violence
A light was shone on child safety and domestic violence issues in the South Burnett on Monday
Wall To Wall Support For Police
Nine motorcyclists and their support vehicle paid a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett on Monday morning as part of an epic 4000km ride from Darwin to Canberra.
Car Wash Targeted … Again
The Kingaroy Car and Dog Wash in Rogers Drive has been targeted again by a thief, just months after another robbery caused up to $60,000 damage at the business.
Ambulance Stations To Hold Open Days
Were any of your family members living in the Murgon district 80 years ago?
Freshwater Fishing A Big Hit
Spring is finally here and it’s a time of year I always look forward to, because it’s a great time for anglers to be on the water.
Export Grants Available For Producers
Grants of up to $100,000 are now available for Queensland food producers looking to break into new overseas markets or boost their export earnings.
Fires At Ballogie, Taromeo
There are still a number of fires burning around the South Burnett which are causing headaches for firefighters.
Panthers Score The Big Six
Spectators who watched the First Division Grand Final between Panthers and Gunners on Saturday were rewarded with one of the best football games seen in the South Burnett this year.
