Cherbourg Calls For Change
Frustration over the number of young people killing themselves – and drug use in the community – spilled over at a public forum held at Cherbourg on Tuesday afternoon.
Grave Day For Pioneer Family
Visitors gathered under overcast skies on Sunday afternoon at the Moore-Linville Cemetery to honour a special pioneer of the district.
Kingaroy Snaps Back After Break
Overall numbers at this year’s Kingaroy Show were up on 2019, which has Show Society president Craig Lucas feeling pleased.
Kingaroy Show Ready To Go!
Kingaroy Show will be back bigger and better than ever this weekend!
Kingaroy Colleagues Farewell David
A special morning tea was held at Kingaroy’s ambulance station on Thursday morning to farewell long-serving paramedic David Bruce.
KCCI Update On Crime, Social Issues
Crime trends in the South Burnett are actually “pretty good”, the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce’s April Meet’n’Greet was told on Tuesday night.
Demolition To Start Wondai Upgrade
The grandstand at Wondai Showgrounds will be demolished soon as the first step in a long-term Council project to carry out a major upgrade of the showgrounds’ facilities.
Record Crowds At Commemorations
Any suggestions Anzac Day commemorations are losing public support were blown away in the South Burnett on Sunday.
Your Guide To 2021 Anzac Day
Anzac Day falls on a Sunday this year – and the public holiday is Monday – but that’s not stopping all the traditional commemorations occurring on April 25.
Blackbutt Backs Parking Over Plants
As many car parking spaces as possible, no garden beds in the middle of the road, leave the footpaths as is and DEFINITELY no roundabout.
‘Budget Repair’ Consultant Called In
South Burnett Regional Council will face a deficit of $4.65 million this year and could face an even higher deficit next year unless it undertakes urgent budget repairs.
Expo Returns With A Burst
Gardeners – obviously suffering Garden Expo withdrawals! – were keen to head back to Wondai at the weekend to make up for lost time.
Jeremy’s A Winner For Rotary
The lucky winner of the recent Kingaroy Rotary car raffle drove away in his new Mitsubishi Mirage on Saturday morning.
Countdown Begins To Kingaroy Show
Preparations are gearing up for the 2021 Kingaroy Show with the sashing of Miss Showgirl and the Rural Ambassador on Friday night.
Free BBQ – And Maybe $500!
Drought-affected farmers have been invited by Kingaroy Rotary to come along and enjoy a free barbecue in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt next Thursday (April 22).
Bottle Tree Marks A Tragedy
Hundreds of motorists would drive past the bottle tree on the corner of Hivesville’s Memorial Park every day, but few would have any idea why that tree is there.
Nanango Shows How It’s Done!
Nanango showgoers have given retiring president Les Schloss a right royal send-off, flocking to the 112th Nanango Show in huge numbers.
Council Plan Targets Toilet Charges
South Burnett Regional Council is weighing up increasing some basic sewerage charges in next year’s Budget.
Huge Two Days At Nanango Show!
Nanango Show is celebrating its 120th birthday this weekend – and the festivities are going to be huge!
Youngman St Plan Gets Go-Ahead
A plan to upgrade a 2km section of Kingaroy’s Youngman Street was approved at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Infrastructure standing committee meeting on Wednesday.
