Erkens ‘Overwhelmed By Support’
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens is optimistic she has won the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election but she’s wary of claiming victory ahead of the official declaration.
Erkens Takes Lead In Nanango Poll
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens had a clear lead in the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election at the close of counting on Saturday night.
Uni Blossoms In The Bush
A “bush university” which aims to teach and share First Nations culture could possibly become the Bunya Mountains’ latest tourist attraction.
KTP To Cost An Extra $900,000
South Burnett Regional Council is putting an extra $900,000 towards the Kingaroy Transformation Project to compensate for inflation, supply shortages and delays caused by heavy Spring rains.
Huge Wind Farm Planned For Ironpot
Community consultations about a proposed wind farm bigger than AGL’s Coopers Gap project will be held at Ironpot, Kumbia and Chahpingah next month.
Rains Came, Crowds Remained
Wet weather and a chilly morning could not deter South Burnett residents turning out in force at Anzac Day commemorations across the region on Monday.
Young Players Ready For Action
It’s been a long build-up but the 2022 South Burnett Rugby League season will finally kick off on Saturday with a full day of junior and senior games at Kassulke Oval in Nanango.
MPs Collect Mental Health Evidence
A State Parliament Select Committee paid a whistlestop visit to Kingaroy on Wednesday to collect information about the mental health issues faced by the South Burnett community.
Last-Minute Entry Aces Title
It wasn’t the prettiest car on the track – and a Chrysler Centura doesn’t usually spring to mind as a race car – but the combination was just right for Mareeba driver Matt Smith to take home the National Production Sedan Title at the Kingaroy Speedway on Sunday night.
Nanango Shakes Off COVID Blues
Nanango Show Society is “very happy” with this year’s event, despite still having to run under the “green tick” vaccination mandate.
Div 1 Candidates: In Their Own Words
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association invited the four candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Division 1 South Burnett Regional Council by-election to speak at a forum held in Nanango on Thursday night.
Burnett Bands Rock The Forecourt
It was free, fantastic and the rain stayed away! The re-scheduled Burnett Bands Together community event took off in Kingaroy on Saturday night.
Groups Share $56,700 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will give $57,600 to 28 community groups in the latest round of its twice-yearly Community Grants and RADF programs.
Always Was, Always Will Be …
The Australian legal system has finally recognised what Wakka Wakka people have always known … it’s their land.
Jackson Takes Top Spot On Ballot
Rebecca Jackson has secured the Number 1 spot on the ballot paper for the Division 1 South Burnett Regional Council by-election.
Blackbutt Revives A Footy Tradition
The young bloods ran away with it in the end in the Under 30s v Over 30s Timbertowners rugby league game played at Blackbutt last Saturday.
SBRC’s First Youth Council Inducted
Eighteen young people from across the South Burnett and Cherbourg have been selected to serve on a Regional Youth Council.
Council Discusses Recycling Again
South Burnett councillors are again exploring the idea of introducing kerbside recycling in the region.
Kingaroy’s Hospital Officially Opens
There’s been about 23,200 outpatients visits and 17,500 emergency department presentations already … but Kingaroy’s new $92.5 million hospital was finally officially opened on Tuesday morning.
Big Celebration For Big Peanut
A Big Peanut deserves a Big Party, and that’s what Kingaroy turned on in Lions Park on Saturday morning for the “official” unveiling of the community statue.
