Wide Bay-Burnett Is
Nation’s Poorest Region
The Wide Bay-Burnett has the lowest disposable income per capita in the nation, according to the ALGA
Wide Bay-Burnett Is
Speedway Looking For Sponsor
There’s been some good news – and bad news – for the South Burnett Speedway Club this week.
Down Memory Lane
Last Saturday’s Gayndah victory by Navillus Rexted, with Hannah Phillips as the pilot, was a timely lead up to this weekend’s Eye Liner Stakes.
Asset Sales To Follow Job Cuts
Assets such as local halls or libraries could be closed or sold by the South Burnett Regional Council in a bid to cut ongoing expenses, Mayor Keith Campbell said on Friday afternoon.
Gunners Face Test On Saturday
Kingaroy team Gunners will play against Nanango’s Panthers at the Burnett Street Soccer Fields this Saturday, and it may turn into a pivotal match for both sides.
Lions Ready To Hit The Trail
The Kingaroy Lions are gearing up for a big weekend of trail riding action as riders began to assemble on Friday night for the annual Lions Kingaroy Trail Ride.
Roadside Drug Tests Set To Increase
Queensland police will expand their Roadside Drug Testing program next financial year following a boost in funds announced in this week’s State Budget.
Shining Show For Sprints
The Wondai Sprints’ second annual Show’n’Shine took over the Wondai soccer fields on Sunday with the best of classic and modern vehicles on display for motoring for fans to enjoy.
Win Number 4 For Saints
The South Burnett Saints have notched up their fourth straight win – and locked in third spot on the AFL Darling Downs Ladder – with their eight-goal demolition of South Toowoomba on Saturday.
Hear Best Of Brass At Wondai
Brass band music fans will be able to enjoy a special concert in Wondai this Sunday afternoon (June 18).
Stand-Off In Toogoolawah
Police have declared an emergency situation in Toogoolawah with a man holed up in house.
Gun Amnesty From July 1
The Federal Government’s National Firearms Amnesty will begin on July 1, giving residents an opportunity to hand in unregistered and unwanted firearms.
Council To Cut Staff Numbers
Rumours that the South Burnett Regional Council could soon be shedding staff were confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
Moreton Gives Council Coal Mine Update
Moreton Resources CEO Jason Elks and project manager Pete Jones paid a visit to Kingaroy on Wednesday
Tim Aims To Bridge The Digital Divide
BIEDO is bringing self-titled “digital crusader” Tim Gentle to the region for special workshops in the South Burnett.
Upgrade For Emergency Care
Nearly $215,000 worth of upgrades have just been completed at Murgon Hospital, including a new ambulance ramp and a refurbished emergency department.
New Face Joins Health Region
A new Director of Nursing has started work in the South Burnett.
Driver Seriously Hurt In Head-On Crash
A man aged in his 60s suffered serious injuries when his ute and a B-double truck carrying lengths of timber collided head-on on the Chinchilla-Wondai Road near Durong on Thursday afternoon.
QLS Warns Against Dodgy Legal Advice
The Queensland Law Society has issued a warning for people to avoid taking legal advice from unqualified fraudsters posing as lawyers.
New System Speeds Up Road Assessments
The South Burnett Regional Council has introduced automation into the process of assessing the condition of the region’s rural roads.
