Canberra Rally Attacks Dam Project
Two South Burnett MPs plus two local residents were key speakers at a noisy anti-renewables rally held outside Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday.
‘If You Haven’t Failed …’
Rugby league legend Gordon Tallis talked footy – and bouncing back – to an appreciative audience gathered at the Proston Men’s Shed on Saturday night.
$4.5m Invested Into Mental Health
Kingaroy’s new mental health support service, Head To Health, has been “officially” opened, even though it is already supporting about 30 clients.
Council Declines Church Offer
South Burnett Regional Council has declined an offer from the Anglican Church to take over ownership of St Faith’s Church and its cemetery in Mondure.
Nicola’s Work Has Rocketed, Literally
South Burnett author Nicola Pitt has enjoyed a stellar career as an author – after all, she’s published about 40 novels – but she very nearly enjoyed a lunar career as well.
Dylan Joins Speedway Royalty
Local hero Josh Harm made history at this year’s Kings Royal at Kingaroy Speedway, but it wasn’t enough to take the crown after three nights of hectic racing.
Scouts Proud To Host Big Day
Bunya District Scouts hosted Kingaroy’s main Australia Day event on Friday as part of the group’s big centenary year.
Obituary: Reg McCallum 1926-2024
Australia Day attendees were shocked to hear on Friday that former Nanango mayor, Reginald Beach McCallum OAM, died suddenly this week.
Green Light For $130m Health Hub
Work on the $130 million health complex to be built on the site of the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy is expected to begin later this year.
Seth To Run For Division 4
Goodger resident Seth Schuback is the youngest South Burnett candidate so far to nominate for election at the March 16 council poll.
Ros To Run For Division 6
Former South Burnett councillor Ros Heit has put up her hand again to run Division 6 at the upcoming Council election, hoping to win back a role she lost by just a handful of votes four years ago.
Mental Health Funds Now Available
Applications have been invited for grants from the $70,000 raised at last year’s South Burnett Mental Health Golf Challenge.
Alan’s Our Citizen Of The Year!
Murgon Show Society president Alan Eagleson – a familiar face with his coffee van at so many events around the South Burnett – has been named the region’s 2024 Australia Day Citizen of the Year.
KCCI To Host Election Forum
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has invited all candidates in the upcoming South Burnett Regional Council election to take part in a community forum in Kingaroy next month.
Frank Lights Up With Pride
A huge winter wonderland in Nanango has taken out the inaugural Christmas Cottage award for individual Christmas lights displays in the South Burnett.
Christmas Races Top Off 2023
There were some anxious glances at the building clouds as Nanango’s Christmas Race meeting proceeded on Saturday.
Carnival ‘Biggest In Years’
Nanango wrapped up its 175th anniversary year last Thursday evening with a giant Christmas Carnival in Pioneer Park.
Festive Fun Fills Heart Of Town
Crowds flocked to the annual Kingaroy Christmas Carnival to see Santa and have fun … but the real star on the night was the Glendon Street precinct, revamped as part of the Kingaroy Transformation Project.
Community Spirit On Show
Proston residents obviously love Christmas! Their festive – and community spirit – has led to Wondai Road taking out the Santa Claus Lane title for a second time.
Plans Unveiled For $130m Health Hub
A development application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the construction of a $130 million, six-storey medical precinct in Kingaroy.
