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Disaster Group Stands Down

Disaster Group Stands Down

The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved to “Stand Down” status on Thursday morning, saying Wednesday night’s flood emergency had now passed.

Jack’s Death Still Haunts Johan

Jack’s Death Still Haunts Johan

Amateur archaeologist Johan Vanderwalle – the man who uncovered the body of missing World War I soldier Jack Hunter almost 20 years ago – made an emotional return visit to Nanango last week to catch up with members of the Hunter family.

Police Lift Visibility In Wondai

Police Lift Visibility In Wondai

A Mobile Police Beat van will be visiting Wondai on Thursday and Friday this week to reassure residents following a recent spate of break-ins and car thefts in the town.

Girls Enjoy Lightning Visit

Girls Enjoy Lightning Visit

The Sunshine Coast Lightning netball club recently hosted a group of young girls from Cherbourg State School at the club’s home ground, UniSC Arena at Sippy Downs.

Gray Stars At Carnival

Gray Stars At Carnival

Cherbourg Brothers put on a strong performance in the recent Christmas Cup rugby league tournament played in the heat at Palm Island.

Christmas Spirit Is Alive And Well

Christmas Spirit Is Alive And Well

The winners of the South Burnett’s unique Christmas Spirit competitions – organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola – were announced on Tuesday morning.

Generosity Spreads Love At Christmas

Generosity Spreads Love At Christmas

The culmination of the 2024 Christmas Food Drive was laid out for all to see on Tuesday morning in Kingaroy … 150 hampers, 100 red bags packed with goods plus 50 hams!

Rain Can’t Stop New Adventures

Rain Can’t Stop New Adventures

A little bit of rain couldn’t stop the opening of Kingaroy’s new $850,000 adventure playground and basketball courts in Memorial Park on Saturday.

Report Road Damage To Council

Report Road Damage To Council

South Burnett Regional Council has warned that as a result of the significant rainfall the region has received over the past week, a number of roads are either closed due to flooding or significant damage.

Wind Farm Unveils Dashcam Plan

Wind Farm Unveils Dashcam Plan

Wambo Wind Farm owners and construction companies involved in the project have doubled down on road safety following several incidents near the site, including a fatal crash in November.

MP Repeats Nuclear Jobs Promise

MP Repeats Nuclear Jobs Promise

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has again promised that the “majority of jobs currently on offer at Tarong” can be converted over to a nuclear facility.

Two More Stolen Cars

Two More Stolen Cars

Two more cars have been added to the list of stolen vehicles linked over the past few days to the South Burnett.

Boost For Nanango Sports Fields

Boost For Nanango Sports Fields

The Nanango Sporting Association’s project to provide disability toilets at the Alan Downie Sports Fields has taken another big jump forward.

St Vinnies Ready To Help

St Vinnies Ready To Help

Kingaroy’s St Vincent de Paul Conference has already supported more than 800 people this year with emergency assistance, and they’re about to help even more over Christmas.

Man Hurt In Truck Crash

Man Hurt In Truck Crash

A man aged in his 40s suffered suspected head and chest injuries when a truck went down an embankment at Sandy Ridges.