Belcarra Creating ‘Culture Of Fear’
South Burnett councillors have admitted they are too scared to speak to staff in case they get reported for breaching Belcarra legislation.
Eisteddfod Support Comes From Afar
The annual Kingaroy Eisteddfod relies on volunteers – and one of the keenest has to be Brisbane resident Therese Andrea.
Crowd Enjoys Glimpses Of Past
Old home movies shot between 1955 and the 1970s attracted a large crowd to the Proston Community Hall on Saturday evening.
Alleged Stalker Granted Bail
The former campaign manager for South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen has been granted bail with strict conditions after an hour-long hearing in Murgon Magistrates Court.
$1.5m Home For Wooroolin Firies
Wooroolin’s team of auxiliary firefighters have at least one very good reason to welcome their new $1.57 million fire station.
Ringsfield’s Future Known In June
A management plan for the future of Nanango’s Ringsfield House will be debated at the South Burnett Regional Council’s June Community standing committee meeting.
Mustangs Celebrate After A Big Week
It’s a been a big week for the Murgon Mustangs rugby league club … volunteers have been kept busy organising guests and special events to raise awareness about domestic violence.
Huge Saturday At Murgon
Murgon is the place to be on Saturday for rugby league with a huge day planned to coincide with the return of the Stanwell 9s competition.
Centenary Countdown Begins
Crowds at this year’s Burrandowan Races were down due to COVID restrictions, but racegoers just seemed happy the traditional event could go ahead after last year’s cancellation.
Mayor Responds To Criticism
southburnett.com.au invited Mayor Brett Otto to respond to criticism made on Monday by former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell.
RYDA Drives Home Safety Message
Students from four South Burnett high schools – either on their L-plates or about to be – went through a special road safety program this week aimed at cutting down the number of teenage crashes.
KTM Riders Explore South Burnett
Keen motorbike riders – all fans of the Austrian KTM marque – roared into the South Burnett last week as part of a six-day “Adventure Rallye”.
Ex-Mayor: Hard Decisions Ahead
Former mayor Keith Campbell has quizzed current mayor Brett Otto over the South Burnett’s finances and the recent decision not to call in outside consultants to cast “fresh eyes” over Council’s balance sheet.
Tragedy Gives Teenagers A Choice
In December 2012, a motor vehicle crash on the M1 Motorway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast claimed five young lives and orphaned a 15-month-old toddler.
Cherbourg Calls For Change
Frustration over the number of young people killing themselves – and drug use in the community – spilled over at a public forum held at Cherbourg on Tuesday afternoon.
Grave Day For Pioneer Family
Visitors gathered under overcast skies on Sunday afternoon at the Moore-Linville Cemetery to honour a special pioneer of the district.
Kingaroy Snaps Back After Break
Overall numbers at this year’s Kingaroy Show were up on 2019, which has Show Society president Craig Lucas feeling pleased.
Kingaroy Show Ready To Go!
Kingaroy Show will be back bigger and better than ever this weekend!
Kingaroy Colleagues Farewell David
A special morning tea was held at Kingaroy’s ambulance station on Thursday morning to farewell long-serving paramedic David Bruce.
KCCI Update On Crime, Social Issues
Crime trends in the South Burnett are actually “pretty good”, the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce’s April Meet’n’Greet was told on Tuesday night.
