Ryke Fuel Robbed Again
Police are appealing for information after another armed robbery at Rykes service station on Friday night
SB Squad Heads To Gayndah
There will be no A Grade rugby league games played in the South Burnett this weekend because of rep football commitments by local players.
Saints To Kick Off In Combined Comp
Last year’s Division 1 and Division 2 Darling Downs AFL competitions have been combined for 2016 which means the South Burnett Saints – last year’s Division 2 Premiers – could be facing tougher opposition in at least some of their games.
Police Release Video Of Robbery
Police investigating the armed robbery of Ryke Fuel in Kingaroy have released CCTV vision of the theft
Museum Seeks Old Pottery
The Ration Shed Museum is on the hunt for pottery produced in Cherbourg between 1969 and 1986
Jasmine’s Living The Dream
Former Kingaroy High School student Jasmine Bonwick is just a couple of months away from making a dream come true.
Car Rolls Near Tip
A 19-year-old man suffered a minor injury when a blue Ford Falcon sedan overturned on Luck Road near the Kingaroy tip on Wednesday.
Murgon CBD To Get Defibrillator
A defibrillator donated by Murgon’s Baptist Church may soon be available to anyone using Murgon’s CBD.
More Parking At Castra
Castra Residential Aged Care Facility in Murgon will receive $14,157 from the Federal Government to provide extra car parking under the Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
MP Urges Farmers To Speak Out
Member for Callide Jeff Seeney is urging farmers to have their say on the State Government’s Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) Bill as soon as possible.
Amnesty Accuses MP Of ‘Glossing
Over’ Aboriginal Deaths In Custody
Amnesty International has accused Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion of “glossing over” the failures of successive governments to reduce Indigenous deaths in custody.
Young Star Named In Lions Squad
Talented Australian Rules player Shaleise Law will be part of the Brisbane Lions’ women’s squad taking to the hallowed turf of the ‘Gabba on Saturday night in an exhibition match against the Gold Coast Suns.
Tree Law Amendments
‘Devastating For Farmers’
On Thursday March 17, the Labor Government brought their Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 before the Parliament.
Hundreds Apply For Council Traineeships
The South Burnett Regional Council received more than 283 applications for the eight traineeships it had available this year.
Festival Gets A New Name
The Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival has changed its name. From now on it will be known as the Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Avocado Festival, in recognition of the important role avocados play in Blackbutt’s local economy.
CTP Set To Rise On July 1
The cost of registering a motor vehicle is set to rise between $60 and $76 a year from July 1.
Rates: How Do We Compare In 2016?
In 2014, southburnett.com.au carried out a detailed study which compared South Burnett rates with other Queensland councils
Quota Club Celebrates 40th Birthday
The Quota Club of Kingaroy celebrated its 40th birthday on Monday with a special dinner at the Pioneer Lodge Motel in Kingaroy
MP Backs Bid To Scrap Tribunal
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said on Wednesday the decision by the Federal Government to scrap the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) was a win for agriculture, regional Queensland and common sense.
Nanango Student Wins Scholarship
Former Nanango State High School student Isobel Tonkin has received a $20,000 scholarship from USC
