Is This Our Most Dangerous Road?
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff may be smiling in the photo, but she’s not happy with the state of the Mundubbera-Durong Road.
Centuries Start Season In Style
Two centuries scored within minutes of each other were the highlights of Round 1 of the South Burnett Cricket Association’s 2020-21 senior competition at the weekend.
Councillors Quiz Two Candidates
An innovative idea by the SBRC to give electors a chance to compare the five candidates standing for Nanango at the State Election has fallen flat with only two taking part.
Cherbourg Pauses For Healing
Cherbourg residents gathered together on Wednesday after a tough year in the community to pause, yarn and “heal”.
Last Chance For A Piece Of History
When the South Burnett Times announced earlier this year that it would “stop the presses”, the thoughts of many local residents turned to history which they feared could be lost.
Little Book Has Big Ambitions
A new children’s book is spear-heading a campaign to help raise funds for the South Burnett’s rural fire brigades and Wildlife Rescue South Burnett.
Nanango Business Sparks Up
The State Government’s “Electric Super Highway” may have bypassed the South Burnett in favour of the coast but electric car charging points are slowly appearing in the region anyway.
Cricketers Step Up To Crease
Cricketers of all ages eager for the 2020-21 season to get under way in the South Burnett will have their wishes fulfilled this weekend with the opening games of the local season scheduled.
Art Prize Rewards Top Talent
A brooding painting of a Queensland farmhouse being slowly revealed as a dust storm passes overhead has won this year’s South Burnett Art Competition and the $3000 cash prize.
Budget Plan To Reboot Business
The COVID-19 Budget delivered by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday night has been broadly welcomed in regional Australia.
Nanango’s History Roars Into Life
The historic Nanango Butter Factory diesel motor – which formerly supplied power to the local town – roared back into life on Saturday morning.
New Bridge Just Needs Funding
DTMR have prepared plans for a replacement of the Running Creek Bridge at Woolooga, all it needs now is for the State Government to commit to funding it.
Greening Goomeri … A Box At A Time
Goomeri’s main streets are looking a little brighter and happier this Spring thanks to an unusual initiative from a small group of volunteers and local businesses.
‘Pure Luck’ No More Have Died
It’s just pure luck that more people haven’t died on South Burnett roads over the past fortnight.
Sneak Peek At Playground Plans
A heart-breaking plea from a South Burnett mother about the need for a safe playground for children with disabilities will reach a happy conclusion soon.
LNP Unveils Paediatrician Promise
If the LNP wins the upcoming State Election, a full-time paediatrician will be based in the South Burnett, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington pledged on Friday.
Tourism Numbers Boom
A new tourism partnership between the South Burnett Regional Council and the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation already appears to be bearing fruit.
$1.5m Fire Station Opens
After sharing digs with the local ambos for the past 27 years, Yarraman firefighters finally have their own base, right in the heart of town.
Samantha Awarded For Caring
Senior Constable Samantha Giles has done something no other police officer has done before in the South Burnett . . . been nominated for the prestigious Joy Kite Award.
Stylish Night With A Difference
The glittering gowns and stylish suits were there, and the smart cars were there … but COVID-19 meant the crowds were missing at St Mary’s Catholic College’s annual formal.
