Rural Firies Misled: Blejie
The LNP has accused the State Government of being “sneaky” , claiming it deliberately sent misleading information about Workers Compensation Laws to rural volunteer firefighters.
Popular Camping Spot Re-Opens
A popular camping and day-use area in Imbil State Forest has reopened after a $1.5 million revamp by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
Time To Recognise And Remember
Whilst August 1 signals the beginning of a brand new racing season, the date is also an opportunity for appreciative reflection.
Bendigo Kicks In To Help
Community groups from Goomeri to Goombungee received more than $34,000 in grants and sponsorship from the Bendigo Bank on Wednesday night to fund local community projects.
Huge Response To Hospital Campaign
A one-week campaign by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann to get the community’s support to save Kingaroy’s Private Hospital has drawn an overwhelming response.
Pig Producers Welcome New Labels
Australian pork producers have welcomed new Australian food labels unveiled by the Federal Government earlier this week.
State Explores Cash For Cans Scheme
The State Government is considering introducing a deposit scheme on cans and bottles, and restricting single-use plastic bags as part of a raft of environmental measures.
Last Chance To See Rare Art
Visitors to the Kingaroy Art Gallery only have one more week to view rarely-seen paintings and sculptures from the South Burnett Regional Council’s collection.
Blackbutt Home Wins Two Awards
A Blackbutt home has won two prestigious awards from the Queensland Master Builders
Police Praised After Arrests
Police involved in Wednesday’s arrest of two men in Kingaroy have been praised by the officer-in-charge of Gladstone CIB.
MP Pledges To Support Firies
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has pledged her support to all firefighters who contract cancer
QRAA At AgForce Conference
QRAA Client Liaison Officers Kate Dunk, Bill Fletcher and Tony Koch will be attending the AgForce State Conference (Southern) in Toowoomba on July 30-31.
Why I Want To Be Mayor
Kingaroy businessman Michael Brown this week put up his hand to run for South Burnett mayor… partly out of frustration that he believes his plan for the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital has been ignored by Council, and partly because he says he could do a better job.
Two Charged Over String Of Thefts
Two men have been charged after detectives raided two Kingaroy residences on Wednesday morning
Free Training To ‘Spark’ Our Brains
QUT neuroscientist Prof Selena Bartlett will be running a two-hour interactive workshop in Nanango on Thursday (July 23) to help “spark” up our brains.
Medieval Mayhem Is Coming Soon
It’s time to dust off your jousting lance, sharpen your swords and remove any rust on your battleaxe
Saints Plan Heritage Day
The South Burnett Saints’ last home game for the season has been dubbed a “Heritage Day” by the club.
Crunch Time For Red Ant-ettes
The Preliminary Finals of the U14s and U16s Sunshine Coast Girls rugby league competition will be played at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Friday night.
Driver Hurt In Rollover
A truck driver was taken to Murgon Hospital in a stable condition after a truck rollover near Manumbar yesterday afternoon.
Gift To Cherbourg
Completes Great Story
An effort to build a reading culture within Cherbourg and its surrounding towns was given a huge boost during NAIDOC week.
