Alan’s Memory Will Live On
The memory of one of Nanango’s favourite residents will live on thanks to the renaming of the sports fields in Burnett Street.
Warm Wondai Welcome For Runners
Grey skies and the ever-present threat of rain didn’t dampen any enthusiasm at the annual Wondai Country Running Festival at the weekend.
Big Crowd Honours Josie’s Memory
Kumbia Hall was packed last Thursday morning for a morning tea with a difference.
Once-In-A-Century Celebration
The many dances, special events – and antics – that have occurred at the Inverlaw Farmers Hall were recalled at the hall’s 100th Anniversary celebration held on Saturday night.
Eureka Applies To Build Rental Village
A Queensland-based company has applied to the South Burnett Regional Council to construct 110 one-bedroom rental units for seniors on a vacant block of land in Kingaroy.
Trio Lobbies In Canberra
A delegation from the South Burnett Regional Council is in Canberra this week to meet with Federal MPs and attend the Australian Local Government Association annual conference.
Pair Picked For Ekka Honour
Jacinta Rockemer and Jasmine Firman will be heading off to the Ekka later this year to represent the South Burnett’s seven agricultural shows.
Big Weekend Planned In Wondai
One of Wondai’s biggest events of the year is on again this weekend … and there’s still time to take part!
KCCI Launches SMILE Project
Ryan Youngberry should have been celebrating his 30th birthday this week.
Pilgrimage To Take ‘Star’ Back Home
A Brisbane man is inviting volunteers in the South Burnett to accompany the “Star Of Taroom” as it crosses the region on its journey back home to its traditional country.
General Rates Tipped To Rise 1pc
South Burnett ratepayers can expect to face a 1 per cent rise in the general rate when the Council hands down its 2021-22 Budget.
Young Artists Create A Magical Mural
A magnificent mural that now graces the back wall of the gym in the Cherbourg Sports Complex honours one of Cherbourg’s true sporting heroes.
CTC Reflects On A Challenging Year
Drumming, hard rock riffs and even a bit of country music … that’s how South Burnett CTC employees let their hair down at the not-for-profit group’s annual CTC Day last Thursday.
New Horizons Open For Daniel
New career horizons have opened up for Daniel Ruthenberg, who recently began a light vehicle mechanical apprenticeship at Huston Motors.
New Plan For Historic Ringsfield
Ringsfield House will be run by an Advisory Group until 2023 under a new plan proposed by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Saleyards Runs At A Loss
A new report has disclosed that Coolabunia’s saleyards are now costing ratepayers between $120,000 and $150,000 a year.
Winter Warmth At Kingaroy Gallery
Mulled wine and pumpkin soup … what better way to welcome in winter on a cool Kingaroy night?
Big Roll-Up For Cycling Festival
Yarraman’s Finish Line Festival may become an annual event after its inaugural outing on Saturday drew a bumper roll-up of close to 1000 people.
Old Phones Could Save A Life
Local police are keen to get your old mobile phones … and they may just save a life.
Spillway To Cost $11.8m
Murgon will live with its ageing wastewater treatment plant for another decade so the SBRC can borrow $11.8 million to help prevent a 1-in-10,000 year event.
