Competition To Capture Confidence
The best entries in a new rural photography competition that aims to inspire Queensland’s rural women will be shown to audiences in Brisbane next month.
Cherbourg Council Applies
To Upgrade Recycling Plant
An upgrade to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is one of 63 projects shortlisted by the State Government for funding under Round 2 of the Building our Regions program.
Injured Man Dies In Hospital
An elderly man, pulled from his burning car near Mt Binga on Thursday night, has died
English Makes A Welcome Return
After a two month, injury-induced absence, Hannah English is back in action at Gympie on Saturday.
Rare Bat Up For Auction
A rare cricket bat signed by Australian cricketing legend Sir Donald Bradman will be up for auction in Kingaroy this Saturday night, July 23.
Container Deposit
Scheme Starts In 2018
The State Government will introduce a container deposit scheme in 2018 to reduce litter and expand recycling
QFF Wants Less Farming Red Tape
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed a Productivity Commission draft report that has called for a return to evidence-based regulation of agriculture.
Cancer Plans For Private Hospital
Some cancer treatments could begin at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Private Hospital in Kingaroy as early as next month, a meeting of local GPs was told on Thursday evening.
South Burnett Draws A Crowd
The South Burnett drew a lot of favourable attention at this year’s Regional Flavours in Brisbane
Have You Seen This Man?
Police investigating an incident which occurred on Monday morning at the Glastonbury Creek Camping Grounds have released an image of a man who may be able to help them with their enquiries.
New Planning Scheme Almost Ready
More than eight years after the 2008 council amalgamations, the South Burnett is finally getting close to having a region-wide Planning Scheme.
Driver Suffers Burns
An elderly man suffered serious burns in a single vehicle crash near Mt Binga on Thursday evening.
Critical Injury In Crash
A South Burnett man suffered critical head injuries, and two other people were also injured, in a collision at Benarkin on Thursday afternoon.
Men’s Shed Gets Permanent Home
The Proston Men’s Shed will get a permanent home in a portion of Proston’s Railway Park
Council Approves Retirement Village
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the go-ahead for the development of a 44 unit retirement village near Kingaroy’s CBD.
Missing Toddlers Located
A toddler reported missing from a house in Hodge Street, Kingaroy, at lunchtime on Thursday has been located safe and well.
Elderly Man Injured In Crash
An elderly Kingaroy man has been flown to Nambour Hospital after a collision between a semi-trailer and a 4WD towing a box trailer on the Burnett Highway north of Nanango on Thursday morning.
Immigration ‘Key To Regional Growth’
Immigration could be the solution to the decline of many rural towns, according to a report released by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI).
Recycled Water’s On The Way
Kingaroy’s sports clubs are just a few months away from being able to use recycled water to keep their fields lush and green year-round, regardless of whether the region is in drought or not.
KCCI Pushes For Growth
Kingaroy businesses are keen to see more growth in the region.
