Accident Blocks Burnett Highway
Police have advised that the Burnett Highway is currently (1:45pm) closed in both directions 30km north of Monto.
Controversy Over Methane
Bubbles Caught On Video
Lock the Gate investigators claim to have discovered coal seam gas bubbling to the surface along a 5km stretch of the Condamine River near Chinchilla.
Council Forges Relationship With Swickers
The South Burnett Regional Council is forming a “working partnership” with Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory to ensure the survival of this important local enterprise.
Artists Invited To Enter
NAIDOC Art Competition
The Ration Shed at Cherbourg is inviting local artists to submit entries on the theme “We Are Many, But We Are One” for a NAIDOC Art Competition.
Tee Off For The SES In Murgon On Saturday
The Murgon SES Support Group will be holding its annual Golf Day at the Murgon Golf Course from 7:00am until late on Saturday afternoon (the last tee-off is at 1:30pm).
Community Groups Receive Funds Boost
Eleven community groups in the South Burnett have been given a financial boost by the State Government, with more than $135,000 in funding allocated from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Blackbutt Range To
Re-Open To Two Lanes
South Burnett motorists – and tourism operators – will breathe a sigh of relief when two lanes re-open across the Blackbutt Range next month.
Fun Run Raises $1500
Proston State School P&C’s inaugural Fun Run raised an impressive $1500 for the school on Saturday.
South Burnett Is Bellissimo!
The Lancia Club of Queensland held its annual Winter Sun Rally in the South Burnett at the weekend
Book A Photo Shoot With Council
As part of the National Year of Reading, South Burnett Libraries is running a digital photography competition entitled “Taken With Text”.
Emergency Landing Sparks Call
For Night Vision Equipment
Last night’s emergency landing of a rescue helicopter at Cooroy has demonstrated the critical need for night vision equipment aboard these aircraft, and has led for a call for them to be included in all emergency rescue aircraft.
Lions Trails Challenge Riders
More than 300 riders, ranging from pee wees to seniors, took part in the annual Kingaroy Lions Trail Ride at Alice Creek at the weekend.
Hornets Launch A First Half Blitz
Cherbourg proved too strong for the Red Ants in their much-anticipated A Grade rugby league clash in Kingaroy
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Results
Here’s the full results from Sunday’s massive Goomeri Pumpkin Festival:
Boonara Birthday Draws A Huge Crowd
Boonara Homestead’s Lorraine and Rob Goodchild have been left stunned by the success of the 150th celebrations at the historic homestead north of Goomeri on Saturday.
Awards To Recognise
Regional Success Stories
The Queensland Regional Achievement and Community Awards are now calling for nominations and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging community groups to nominate.
A Small Thank You For
A Lifetime Of Service
Former Murgon Mayor Bill Roberts has been honoured with the official naming of a footbridge in Murgon
New Planning Scheme Moves Closer
The South Burnett Regional Council is about to start work on the next stage of developing a South Burnett Planning Scheme.
Choir Helps Proston Give Thanks
The South Burnett Youth Choir sent a small group of singers to perform at the National Thanksgiving Day ceremony at Proston State School on Saturday
Thrashers Fail To Score
South Burnett Thrashers’ horror run in the Downs Rugby B Grade competition this season continued on the weekend.
