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.
Woodcrafters Open Their Doors
The South Burnett Woodcrafters first “garage sale” on Saturday has been hailed as a big success.
Sober Statistics Served Up At Lunch
Did you know that probably one in three children are sexually abused by the time they turn 15?
Trail Closures Cost Towns Sales
Goomeri and Kilkivan businesses could be missing out on thousands of dollars in extra sales each week because Gympie Regional Council is neglecting to maintain its portion of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail.
Just Left School? Talk To Renee!
Year 12 students across the South Burnett who walked out of their schoolgrounds for the last time on Friday need not feel alone as they face the big, wide world outside the classroom.
Local Businesses Back KCCI ‘Hub’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been overwhelmed with the support it has received from local businesses and the South Burnett Regional Council for its “Hub” project.
CTC Reviews A ‘Challenging’ Year
South Burnett CTC’s annual report includes some amazing statistics – such as the $11.6 million in staff wages pumped back into the economy during the past financial year.
$4.68m Flood Aid For Sports Groups
Seven local not-for-profit groups will share $4.68 million in sporting grants under flood recovery assistance announced on Thursday.
Yarraman Cares For Its Older Folk
A Yarraman not-for-profit group is helping older residents stay in their homes rather than move out of the area into aged care facilities.
Council Unveils $35.5m Park Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has released a draft Master Plan to guide the development of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and the adjacent swimming pool.
$5.6m Waste Facility To Open Soon
Yarraman’s new $5.6 million waste management facility is expected to be open for public use later this month.
Huge Gift Transforms Health Building
The generosity of Murgon residents has been celebrated at the opening of the new Community Health building in Murgon.
Greg’s Skills On And Off The Field
“It’s okay to not be okay – but you can always reach out to someone.”
Dinner Gives A Lifesaving Boost
More than 150 guests filled the Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday night to help raise funds for the life-saving LifeFlight Foundation.
Mark’s Memory Will Live On
A large crowd gathered in Murgon’s QEII Park on Saturday morning for an emotional ceremony to honour a well-loved Murgon businessman who died of cancer in May.
