Local Groups To Share $422,000
There are some big local winners in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants announced on Wednesday by the State Government.
Kingaroy Rotary Donates $45,000
Rotary’s District 9600 Conference – held in Kingaroy earlier this year – has created a lasting legacy for the local community.
Brisbane Ekka Cancelled … Again
The Brisbane Ekka has been officially cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic for the second year in a row.
Lockdown: What You Need To Know
The South Burnett, Cherbourg, Toowoomba and Gympie council areas are NOT affected by the snap COVID-19 lockdown announced on Saturday morning.
Countdown To The Finals
The venues for the finals of the South Burnett Rugby League competition have been confirmed, with Cherbourg to host the A Grade and Under 14s Grand Finals.
Lighting Upgrade For Airport
Kingaroy Airport will be upgraded with state-of-the-art lighting thanks to $266,878 in Federal Government funding announced on Thursday by Member for Maranoa David Littleproud.
History On Display At Stonehouse
More than 500 people took advantage of the two open days at the Moore Stonehouse at the weekend to enjoy a glimpse of what life was like in late 19th century Queensland.
Get Ready To Start Bidding!
The annual Dinner With Captains is on this Saturday night … but sorry folks, it’s already booked out!
Walkers Enjoy A Wheelie Good Day
Anitta Stallwood’s brave bid to raise awareness about spina bifida and hydrocephaly attracted about 125 walkers and runners to the South Burnett Rail Trail on Sunday morning.
Shavers Raise Almost $40,000
A massive fundraising effort by former schoolfriends and rugby league mates at the recent “Shave For Ryley and Ben” night in Kingaroy looks to have raised almost $40,000.
Rugby League Rules In Murgon
The big crowd that turned out at Murgon last Saturday for the Intrust Super Cup game has proven once again that Rugby League is alive and well in the South Burnett.
Onesie Way To Raise Awareness
Don’t be alarmed if you see a bunch of people heading off down the South Burnett Rail Trail early on Sunday morning wearing onesies …
NSW Border Snaps Shut
Queensland will be closing its borders to all of NSW from 1:00am on Friday (July 23).
A Seed Was Planted 30 Years Ago
Members and friends of the Nanango & District Garden Club came from near and far on Wednesday to celebrate its 30th birthday.
Hands-On Look At Healthy Careers
South Burnett high school students who have expressed an interest in a career as a health worker received some hands-on experience on Tuesday thanks to a special Aspire 2 Health day at the Griffith University’s Kingaroy Hospital campus.
‘Star’ Stirs Up Thoughts Of Taroom
Last week’s visit by the “Star Of Taroom” to the South Burnett brought back some vivid memories for one former Cherbourg resident who returned home especially for the visit.
Necessity Sparks Town Directory
Blackbutt residents and visitors to town have a new source of up-to-date local information, thanks to the idea of a newcomer to the region.
History To Be Made At Murgon
The team lists have been released for Saturday’s InTrust Super Cup clash between the Sunshine Coast Falcons and the Tweed Seagulls at Murgon.
Vandals Target Kingaroy Streets
Police are investigating numerous graffiti offences which occurred in the Fisher and Moore streets area of Kingaroy on Tuesday night.
South Burnett Rates Rise 1pc
General rates across most South Burnett property categories will rise by 1 per cent this year after the South Burnett Regional Council handed down its 2021-22 Budget on Wednesday morning.
