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
Nathan’s Getting Ready To Roll
Nathan McDowell has been in training for a year for a 120km fundraising bike ride which will start in Kingaroy on June 29.
Floods Leave $20m Repair Bill
Heavy rain and flash flooding in November, January, February and May have left the South Burnett Regional Council with a $20 million road repair bill.
Hugh’s Footsteps Echo Across Time
A former 4SB radio announcer – and State Government speechwriter – has retraced his grandfather’s footsteps by walking 275km from Purga to Murgon.
Council Delays Birt Road Decision
Birt Road residents in Kingaroy are unlikely to get part of their street sealed in the coming year, despite on-site meetings and lodging a petition
Solar Farm To Start In August
Work on building the South Burnett’s first solar farm is expected to begin in August, and the project should become operational between March and June 2023 if work goes to plan.
Councillors Knock Back Pay Rise
South Burnett councillors have turned down a 2 per cent pay rise to keep faith with local residents.
Crafts Take Over For Winter
The Kingaroy Art Gallery’s traditional two-month winter celebration of crafts was officially launched on Friday night.
Relay For Life Is Back Again!
South Burnett Relay For Life is back … bigger than ever! And the 146 people who filled the Kingaroy RSL Club’s Tobruk Room on Friday morning couldn’t be happier.
Cherbourg Turns On Royal Treatment
Cherbourg played host to a special Vice-Regal visit on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of major upgrades to the community’s water treatment plant.
Range Cracks Pose No Risk: TMR
Cracks which have appeared in a concrete wall beside the D’Aguilar Highway on the Blackbutt Range pose no risk to road users, according to DTMR
Thrashers Back On Home Turf
History was made on Saturday when the South Burnett Thrashers ran on to the paddock for their first game on home turf since 2013.
League Shares A Positive Message
The Murgon Mustangs overcame the loss of the A Grade Nines competition and heavy rain to still host a successful Domestic Violence Awareness rugby league day last Saturday.
Meeting To Discuss Solar Farm
A community information meeting about the South Burnett’s first solar farm will be held in Kingaroy next Wednesday (June 1).
Local Tourism Gears Up For Winter
Local tourism organisation Visit South Burnett has launched its official website to promote the region, just in time for the peak winter tourism season.
Kicking Goals For Mental Health
The South Burnett has played host for the past few days to retired rugby league superstar Johnathan Thurston AM.
Rain Can’t Stop Democracy!
Wet weather did not deter voters from turning out at polling booths across the South Burnett on Saturday.
Clean Sweep Locally For LNP
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has conceded defeat and congratulated incoming PM Anthony Albanese.
Where To Vote On Saturday
If you haven’t voted already – and we know many of you already have! – Saturday is the actual Election Day to decide Australia’s new Federal Parliament.
