New Faces Dominate Gympie Council
Gympie has elected an all-male Council to guide the region for the next four years, and the majority of them are newcomers to local government.
Kingaroy Futsal – Final Results
Results of the 2015-16 Summer Futsal competition played in Kingaroy on March 17
Thieves Steal Cash From
Children’s Money Boxes
Residents in Frangipani Drive, Kingaroy, received a nasty surprise when they returned home after an Easter break … thieves had entered their home and stolen a number of items.
Guest Speaker Coming From PFLAG
The South Burnett Gender Alliance is sponsoring a visit to Kingaroy on Saturday by Shelley Argent OAM.
CASA Cuts Red Tape On Drones
Red tape controlling the use of small drones in commercial and farming operations has been cut by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Wilson To Head Racing Qld
Barambah Wines owner Steve Wilson AM has been appointed interim chairman of Racing Queensland by the State Government.
A Win For Common Sense
The recent local government elections on March 19 appear to have been a win for common sense.
Danita Potter Wins Division 3
Kingaroy resident Danita Potter has been declared as the new Councillor for Division 3.
Gavin Jones Wins Division 2
Maidenwell Hotel publican Gavin Jones has been declared as the new Councillor for Division 2.
Campbell Declared Mayor
Former Deputy Mayor Cr Keith Campbell was declared as the South Burnett’s new Mayor at 12:51pm on Sunday, April 3.
Workshops On Invasive Grass
In response to ongoing concerns about the spread of Giant Rat’s Tail Grass and its significant impacts locally, Gympie Regional Council, the Burnett Mary Regional Group and Gympie and District Landcare are combining forces to bring the latest information to landholders.
Fire Damages Hall
Police are investigating after a fire damaged an awning of the Community Hall in Barambah Avenue, Cherbourg, on Friday night.
Favourite Shadow’s
Most Favourite Shadow
There’s a secret to Favourite Shadow’s success … a companion pony who travels wherever he goes
Family Truckies ‘Face Ruin’
Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss says thousands of truck owners and operators face ruin with the implementation of a Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal order which fixes higher freight rates for owner operators.
Yarraman Calves Top State
A couple who breed beef cattle at Yarraman have been named the Queensland MSA Producers Of The Year.
Student Earns $20,000 Scholarship
A former Murgon State High School student has received a $20,000 boost from the University of the Sunshine Coast.
It’s Beyond A Joke
It’s April Fool’s Day but the biggest joke in the South Burnett today is the election results. Or rather, the lack of them.
Frohloff Takes Division 1
Roz Frohloff has been elected as the new councillor for Division 1
Kokoda Comes To Kingaroy
South Burnett residents Peter Ranasinghe and Brett Whitewood are gearing up for some special Anzac week talks, which explains why parts of Kingaroy Library have taken on a distinct Melanesian feel at the moment.
Former Nanango Student
Is Building A Global Library
It’s a long way from Nanango to Haiti, Rwanda, Cambodia, Mongolia, New York and the United Nations
