Dams To Reopen
Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam recreation areas will re-open for day use this weekend.
Lest We Forget … And We Didn’t!
The Last Post sounded in almost empty streets, candles were lit in driveways … Anzac Day 2020 was definitely different but the South Burnett made sure the sacrifices of Australia’s servicemen and women were remembered.
Help Our Fire Crews Help You
With another severe bushfire season looming, local firefighters are urging property owners to do some simple things that will help fire crews in an emergency.
Kingaroy’s Radio Rentals To Close
The South Burnett’s Radio Rentals outlet in Kingaroy is one of the business casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s A Very Different Anzac Day
Driveway candles, listening to fire sirens or just staying safely at home watching the telly … this year’s Anzac Day is definitely going to be different
Family Home Gutted By Fire
A family escaped uninjured when fire ripped through their home in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Team South Burnett’ Sworn In
The South Burnett’s new councillors – dubbed “Team South Burnett” by Mayor Brett Otto – were sworn in behind closed doors at the Council Chambers in Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Butterflies Help Make The Time Fly
Centacare Community Connections has come up with a colourful way to pass the time while staying at home during COVID time.
Otto Victory Now Official
Kingaroy accountant Brett Otto’s victory in the recent South Burnett Regional Council’s mayoral poll has finally been rubberstamped by the Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Outgoing Mayor Congratulates New Team
Outgoing South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell has congratulated Brett Otto on his poll success ahead of the official declaration of election results.
Otto To Be New Mayor
Kingaroy-based accountant Brett Otto will be the new South Burnett Mayor, although the results of the recent election have not yet been officially declared
Antonio Thanks Voters For Support
Re-elected Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has thanked voters for putting their trust in him again.
First Priority: Keeping COVID-19 Out
There’s only one priority in Cherbourg at present, and that is keeping COVID-19 out of the community, newly elected Mayor Elvie Sandow says.
No Time For Daytripping
Thinking of taking a leisurely day trip exploring the countryside over Easter? Don’t. The reality is you could be fined …
Artists Bloom Despite The Bans
Wondai Art Gallery should have unveiled the winners of its annual Wondai Garden Expo art competition on Friday night … but like the Expo itself, the exhibition isn’t going ahead due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pilot Airlifted After Crash
A pilot has escaped serious injuries after his cropduster crashed on the north side of Kingaroy on Sunday morning.
Key Council Roles Still Undecided
A week after the South Burnett went to the polls, some key positions in local councils are still undecided
Let’s Spread A Ray Of Sunshine
Feeling gloomy because of all the viral news? A couple of soon-to-be elected councillors want to do something about it!
Otto Leads In Mayoral Poll
South Burnett Mayoral candidate Brett Otto has opened up a 470-vote lead over incumbent Keith Campbell in official polling figures after last Saturday’s Council elections.
Jets Join LifeFlight Fleet
Three RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance jets are now on standby to airlift suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and other patients from Queensland regional centres.
