Wondai Festival’s Ready To Run
The Wondai Country Running Festival is one of the few South Burnett events in 2020 that didn’t decide to “pull the plug” early during the COVID-19 pandemic.
$11.3m Facelift Gets Green Light
It was the case of third time lucky for Kingaroy’s much-discussed revitalisation with the announcement on Friday the Federal Government will be contributing $4.5 million towards the $11.3 million project.
Pub Ready To Welcome Patrons Back
The doors of Kingaroy’s Commercial Hotel will be back open from 10:00am on Friday … but customers will notice some temporary post-COVID changes.
Blue Card Deadline Extended … Again
The State Government has extended its controversial Blue Card application deadline for rural firies again … this time until the end of the upcoming fire season.
Theatre Company Ready To Go!
The COVID-19 pandemic has put most South Burnett community groups temporarily out of action … but while some have ground to a standstill, others have been using the lockdown in highly productive ways.
$500,000 Project Unveiled In Nanango
Planning has begun for the final stage of Nanango’s Heritage Lodge project after the announcement on Friday of a $250,000 grant from Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Heritage Helps To Reduce Hazards
Two community groups will be better able to prepare their grounds for the upcoming fire season, thanks to generous grants from Heritage Nanango.
Council Seeks $90,000 For Bridges
South Burnett Regional Council will upgrade two bridges if it can get half the cost of the upgrades paid for by the Federal Government.
Famous Face To Greet Runners
Australian long-distance running legend Ron Grant will be the official ambassador for a new running festival which will debut in the South Burnett on April 3 next year.
Chilly Return To Almost-Normal Life
It was more than a little chilly but patrons at Wondai’s markets were keen to enjoy a small return to “almost-normal” life on Saturday morning.
‘Cherbourg Is Ready!’
There’s been huge sacrifices made by local residents in a bid to keep COVID-19 out of Cherbourg. But what if the worst did happen and there were positive cases identified?
Emergency Help For Shoppers
Shoppers in Kingaroy’s Markwell Street area should feel a little bit safer thanks to a generous donation to the community by Anderssons Fruit Market.
$800,000 Boost For Recycling Centre
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council will receive just over $800,000 from the State Government to develop the next stage of its recycling centre.
Wondai Markets Ready For Action
It’s a small step along the pathway back to normal life … but the Wondai Markets say they will be back in action this weekend!
Video Spotlights South Burnett
South Burnett food and tourism businesses will be eager to welcome back visitors once COVID-19 pandemic restrictions have been lifted.
Study Maps COVID-19 Risks
A new study has found that Wondai residents would be at the greatest risk of suffering severe symptoms if the South Burnett had an explosion of COVID-19 cases.
Playgrounds, Parks To Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council will begin a staged reopening of facilities this weekend.
Tree Snaps In Main Street
Luckily no one was injured when a large tree fell suddenly in Murgon’s main street on Monday afternoon.
Councillors Vote To Lift Expenses
South Burnett councillors have voted to increase their weekly fuel subsidies by 23 per cent and meal allowances by 42 per cent.
Virus Helps Solve Rail Trail Puzzle
COVID-19 restrictions may have kept tourists out of the South Burnett, but the lockdown has turned out to be an unexpected winner for the South Burnett Rail Trail.
