Councillors ‘Free To Speak’
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has described as “utter rubbish” a claim published on Facebook that councillors had been stopped from speaking to the public or the media.
Tourist Map Gets Third Run
NaTDA will update and reprint a tourist map that has grown to become a mainstay for Nanango
SBRC Asked For All-Year Pools
The South Burnett Regional Council will consider a petition to keep the region’s swimming pools open all year.
Car Show Shines On A Busy Weekend
There was a lot of show and almost too much (sun)shine at the South Burnett Car Club’s annual Show, Shine and Swap Meet at Nanango on Sunday.
Stags Plan A Big Saturday
The Nanango Stags are gearing up for a big Saturday of league action at Fred Kassulke Oval … and many happy memories
Cent Auction Supports The Arts
A cent auction will be held in Nanango this weekend to help raise funds for a state-wide touring exhibition by South Burnett artists.
Local Groups Receive Funding
Only three local groups appear to have received funding under the latest round of grants from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
MP Calls For Vote On BJD
Shadow Ag Minister Dale Last says the State Government could put thousands farms at risk from BJD
Basketball News
Results from Kingaroy Basketball games played on Tuesday, May 17, and Wednesday, May 18
Change To Rental ‘Black Marks’
Amendments to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act aim to make life easier for victims of domestic violence.
$1m Boost For Local Respite Care
A $20 million State Government funding package designed to provide respite care for people living with dementia should help families across the South Burnett.
Eisteddfod Ends With A Flourish
The 84th Kingaroy Eisteddfod wrapped up on Saturday night with a community concert in Kingaroy Town Hall featuring the best of the best.
Five Intersections Under Microscope
Following April’s announcement that the Federal Government will contribute $1.65 million to upgrade two of the South Burnett’s most dangerous “black spot” intersections, investigations are now underway at five other locations.
Queensland Health Approves Hospital
The Lady Bjeke-Petersen Community Hospital has been given a tick of approval by Queensland Health
Walk With Lynda Raises $30,000
Brett and Trevor Otto’s “Walk With Lynda” to raise funds for the Melanoma Awareness Foundation’s “Lynda Geiger Young Mums Program” has raised an amazing $30,000.
Walkers Enjoy A Doggone Good Time
Memorial Park was awash with dogs and owners on Sunday, and it was all in a good cause
Big Morning Planned In Park
It’s going to be a big day next Wednesday (May 25) for some of the South Burnett’s younger residents.
Auxiliary Volunteers ‘Live Happy’
The successes of the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary Inc have been celebrated during National Volunteer Week (May 11-15).
Rail Trail Celebration Planned
Although the Kingaroy-Murgon Rail Trail is expected to be opened within a few months, its official opening won’t occur until October.
Fairfax Drops Out Of Race
Fairfax Media will not be bidding on the regional publishing arm of APN News & Media, the Australian Financial Review newspaper reported on Wednesday.
