Mayor Extends Sick Leave
Media reports that Brett Otto has informed colleagues he would not be restanding for the position of South Burnett Mayor has puzzled some of his fellow councillors.
Wondai Backs A Winner
Cup Day is always a big one at Wondai … the Wondai Cup, that is, as well as the Caulfield Cup on the screens.
Hay Day Helps To Lift Spirits
Twenty-five South Burnett farming families had a reason to smile on Wednesday, thanks to a generous donation of hay organised by the Murgon Lions Club.
Blackbutt Looks Back On 110 Years
World War I was yet to begin and Kingaroy Shire was just one year old … but down in Blackbutt, everyone was thinking about football!
Local Club Enjoys Marathon Success
Kingaroy’s Go Getta Girl running club entered 21 runners in the annual Melbourne Marathon Festival this year, joining more than 40,000 other participants.
Nanango Netball Celebrates 40 Years
Nanango Netball Club celebrated its 40th birthday on Saturday with a fun day at the courts in the morning, followed at night by a glitzy gala dinner at the Nanango Cultural Centre.
Golfers Are Masters At Fundraising
The South Burnett’s unique Mental Health Golf Challenge – played across seven different venues – has raised an incredible amount of money for local mental health initiatives.
Court Approves 5G Telstra Tower
A Telstra 5G mobile phone tower will be built in the grounds of the South Burnett Pistol Club following an order handed down in the Planning and Environment Court this week.
Tiana Takes Home $3000 Prize
Artists shared an amazing $8500 in total prize money at the 2023 South Burnett Acquisitive art competition, hosted by the Wondai Regional Art Gallery recently.
Cooyar Meeting To Discuss Fires
Toowoomba Regional Council and the QFES are inviting Cooyar residents to a community meeting on Wednesday night (October 18) to hear the latest updates on the downgraded Wutul and East Cooyar fires.
Referendum: How You Voted
A breakdown of the Australian Electoral Commission’s official results for Saturday’s Referendum shows that only one booth across the greater South Burnett region voted in favour of “The Voice”.
Voice Of The People Says ‘No’
The voice of the people has spoken … and it is a resounding NO to The Voice.
Heritage Grants Back Local Projects
Heritage Nanango Community Fund (HNCF) held its annual grants night on Thursday to congratulate the recipients of its support over the past 12 to 18 months.
Magical Effort At Relay For Life
The theme for the 2023 South Burnett Relay For Life was magical – “The Magic of Relay: Dream It, Hope It, Cure It!” – but the real magic was the efforts of the fundraisers.
Autopsy To Determine Identity
An autopsy will be conducted in Brisbane to determine the cause of death – and identity – of a male body found in the back yard of a vacant building in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
A Long Journey Ends In Triumph
“After five years of hard work, this day has finally arrived …” The emotion in Leo Geraghty’s voice as he spoke summed up the significance of last week’s official opening of “55 Million Years Ago”.
Dog Squad Joins Hunt For Jayden
Specialist police resources, including the Dog Squad, have been brought in to join the search for missing Kingaroy man Jayden Usher.
Yarraman Salutes Emergency Services
Yarraman residents had a double day of activities to enjoy at Errol Munt Park on Saturday, with emergency services displays in the morning followed by the Colours Of Yarraman Fun Day in the afternoon.
Meeting To Discuss Hall’s Future
South Burnett Regional Council is holding more community consultations to discuss the future of Tingoora Hall.
Memories Are Always Golden
Golden memories are the key to Cherbourg’s “Golden Oldies” celebration, which filled Cherbourg Community Hall with laughter (and some tears) again on Saturday.
