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Ergon Raises $1.1m For Flying Doctor

Ergon Raises $1.1m For Flying Doctor

Ergon Energy has raised more than $1.1 million for the Royal Flying Doctor Service from customer and employee donations over the past 12 months … taking their total to almost $9.5 million.

Bill To Restore Right To Object

Bill To Restore Right To Object

Landholders and communities will regain their right to object to mining developments under legislation introduced to State Parliament on Wednesday.

LACs Looking For Members

LACs Looking For Members

The Queensland Ambulance Service is encouraging more South Burnett residents to get involved in their Local Ambulance Committee (LAC).

Program To Strengthen Identity

Program To Strengthen Identity

A University of Western Australian program which aims to help Aboriginal communities shape a more positive future has been operating at Cherbourg for almost two years.

‘Take Off The Cotton Wool’

‘Take Off The Cotton Wool’

Queensland’s Mental Health Commissioner has encouraged parents to take off the cotton wool and let their children “mix it up” with kids from so-called “different” backgrounds at school.

Mayor Appeals For Public Support

Mayor Appeals For Public Support

South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has issued a public appeal for the South Burnett community to get behind the push to save the South Burnett Private Hospital from closure.

A Long Road To The Ekka

A Long Road To The Ekka

Judges were kept busy on Saturday selecting the entrants who’ll be representing the South Burnett at the Brisbane Exhibition next month

$63m For Councils

$63m For Councils

The State Government has allocated $63 million for councils to be better prepared for natural disasters and upgrade vital infrastructure

Burn-Off At Tarong

Burn-Off At Tarong

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a planned burn within Tarong State Forest in the Tarong area on Wednesday (July 15), weather permitting.

Wolves Rip Into Monto Roos

Wolves Rip Into Monto Roos

South Burnett teams triumphed in the finals of the Burnett Rugby League Championship played at Murgon on Saturday with Wondai demolishing Monto, and Cherbourg triumphant over Mundubbera.