Thrashers Pack In Celebrations
The South Burnett Thrashers have taken delivery of a scrum machine which should make their on-field performances this year in the Darling Downs rugby union competition even more devastating.
Council Inspects Saleyards Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has invested $150,000 in installing new water troughs and splityard gates at the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Water Charges To Rise 60pc
South Burnett ratepayers connected to a town water supply scheme will be charged an extra 6 per cent a year for the next 10 years under a plan adopted by the South Burnett Regional Council.
South Burnett Rates Rise 1.75pc
South Burnett Regional Council approved a small 1.75 per cent rise in general rates at their Budget meeting on Friday, as well as the introduction of a fortnightly kerbside recycling service.
Emotions Spill Over Into Digital Art
Former Murgon police officer Graham Raffin is exploring his artistic side in a spectacular display of digital art at Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month.
Cherbourg Stands Up For NAIDOC
Rain may have stopped NAIDOC Day being held in Cherbourg’s Anzac Memorial Park, but it didn’t stop people from heading up to the Sports Complex for a big day of celebrations.
Craft Exhibitions Dazzle And Delight
Visitors who braved Friday night’s chilly, wet weather to attend the opening of the second month of the Winter Craft Festival were handsomely rewarded for their efforts.
Wondai Honours Our Reserves
Life in Wondai paused briefly on Sunday morning to salute the service of the millions of Army, Navy and Air Force Reserves who have served Australia in times of war and peace.
Runners Enjoy A Country Welcome
The Wondai Country Running Festival is continuing to grow with more than 500 registered runners hitting the South Burnett Rail Trail on Saturday and Sunday.
Under 8s Have Fun In The Park
Under 8s Day was a real blast for families in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on Thursday morning.
Nathan’s Heading Off To Murgon!
If you’re out and about on the South Burnett Rail Trail on Thursday, keep an eye out for Nathan McDowell and his specially modified top handcycle.
January Plan For Kerbside Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council is proposing that a kerbside recycling collection service start in January.
Beck Named Woman Of The Year
South Burnett entrants have scooped the pool in the much-delayed 2021 Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women’s Network awards, announced on Friday night.
Cherbourg Girls March Into History
The young boys had cricket and football, but what about young girls? In the late 1950s and early 1960s, they were marching!
Heritage Nanango Digs Deep … Again
Representatives from 20 community groups went home smiling after the successful applicants for Heritage Nanango’s annual community grants program were announced on Wednesday
Wondai’s Set And Ready To Go
The fourth annual Wondai Country Running Festival will spring into action this weekend on the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Power Projects, Tourism, Roads …
An $85.1 million downpayment for a 150MW battery storage project at Tarong Power Station is one of the few highlights for the South Burnett in the 2022-23 State Budget handed down on Tuesday.
CTC Workers Give Back To Community
This year’s employees from South Burnett CTC decided to go back to basics at their annual day … and help the community even more!
Amazing Day Raises $27,000
The organisers of Saturday’s Cricket 4 Life fundraiser in Kingaroy were hoping to raise $20,000 for Relay For Life … but their expectations have hit a six.
Tree Saga May Finally Be Over
The curtain may finally fall on the long-running saga of Wondai’s Christmas tree after suggestions about its future location provoked three petitions and 12 community consultations
