Council Splits Over Dog Checks
South Burnett Regional Council will go ahead with its regular check on dog registrations after a long and heated debate at last week’s general meeting.
Flags Abound On Australia Day
Australia Day events around the South Burnett were filled with the usual mix of flags, anthems and quirky events.
Arts Are Also Part Of The Story
“Reflect, Respect, Celebrate” – the slogan for this year’s Australia’s Day – was also the theme for a unique art day organised by the Wondai Art Gallery.
What’s Happening On Australia Day
If you’re wondering what to do on the Australia Day public holiday this week, there’s heaps of activities happening around the region … from rolling pin throwing to jelly wrestling and everything in between.
Obituary: Lillian Gray 1947-2023
Cherbourg’s AIM Church was filled to capacity last Friday for the funeral service of a much-loved Birri Gubba Elder – and popular local singer – Aunty Lillian Gray.
What Happens With Your Yellow Bin?
Mayor Elvie Sandow and Mayor Brett Otto are in furious agreement … the SBRC’s new recycling program is benefiting both the Cherbourg community and the South Burnett region.
Rowena Is Our Citizen Of The Year!
South Burnett Relay For Life chair Rowena Dionysius is the South Burnett’s 2023 Citizen Of The Year!
Report Highlights Health Shortfalls
More than a quarter of residents who responded to a Darling Downs Health survey needed tests or scans during the past year but did not access them.
Congrats To Christmas Winners!
The winners of the South Burnett’s unique community Christmas competitions have been announced by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Flames Roar From Historic Pub
A blaze has badly damaged a section of the upper storey of the vacant Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy.
Condolence Books For Slain Police
Condolence books for the families of murdered police officers Constable Matthew Arnold and Constable Rachel McCrow have been set up at local police stations.
Erkens Pushes For Weir Re-Opening
Nanango’s Cr Jane Erkens has launched a campaign to re-open McCauley Weir, a site that’s been closed to the public for more than two decades.
Inspired Art Fills Wondai Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery is hosting a “must-see” exhibition over the Christmas break that has been at least three years in the making …
KCCI Hires Full-Time Manager
There was some big news shared at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual general meeting last week, including the fact that from next year the business association will have a full-time paid manager.
Robert ‘Rocko’ Langton: 1962-2022
Much-loved Cherbourg musician, artist and family man Uncle Robert “Rocko” Langton died in hospital in Brisbane last Wednesday after a long illness.
Public Meeting On QEII Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public consultation meeting at QEII Park in Lamb Street, Murgon on Monday morning (December 5).
Local Teams Face Off In Grand Final
The Grand Final of the Gympie A Grade One-Day competition will be played at Murgon Sportsground on Saturday after both South Burnett teams enjoyed victories last weekend.
$63,000 Donation Bowls Over CTC
A bowls day held at New Farm in Brisbane last week has led to an amazing donation of $63,281 to South Burnett CTC.
Art On Show And On Sale
Looking for a quirky and unique Christmas gift? Then Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery could be the spot for you!
Alkaloids Of Australia Fined $1.98m
The Federal Court has fined Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd $1.98 million and sentenced its former export manager to jail for engaging in criminal cartel conduct.
