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.
Heal Country … One Step At A Time
“Heal Country” is the 2021 NAIDOC Week theme … and healing was definitely the focus of Kingaroy’s slightly delayed NAIDOC Week celebration on Tuesday.
Taj Has The World At His Wheels
Cycling fans flicking through the official guide for this year’s Tour de France may well take a second look when they spot the town name “Nanango”.
Wondai Remembers Our Reserves
COVID cancelled the 2020 Reserve Forces Day commemoration in Wondai, but organiser Noel Selway was determined the 2021 event would definitely go ahead.
Alleged Stalker Fails In Bail Bid
A Tingoora woman who allegedly declared war on a South Burnett councillor, promising to ruin him, was refused bail when she appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday afternoon.
20-Year Plan To Be Drafted For Airport
South Burnett Regional Council in inviting consultants to prepare a 20-year master plan to guide the future development of Kingaroy Aerodrome.
Pop-Up Recycling Takes Off
South Burnett residents eager to cash in their cans and bottles now have some new pop-up options which might be a bit closer to home.
Veterans Welcome Drop-in Centre
Murgon’s new Welfare Drop-In Centre in Stephens Street West – officially opened on Sunday – will fill a growing need in the local veterans’ community.
Vandals Cause $6500 Damage
Mindless vandals have caused an estimated $6500 damage at two major South Burnett parks.
Mayor Threatens Budget Protest
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto will vote against the Council’s 2021-22 Budget when it is handed down on July 14 unless his fellow Councillors agree to continue finding savings.
