Meeting To Focus On Crime Solutions
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff is hoping a community meeting in Murgon on Tuesday night will bring the communities of Murgon and Cherbourg together to tackle the problem of youth crime in the towns.
Huge Weekend Of Sport
There’s a big weekend of sport coming up in the South Burnett, with the first round of the local soccer and rugby league competitions plus a sudden death final in the cricket.
Show Glamour Overcomes Grey Skies
No one in a rural area ever begrudges the rain, but Murgon Show Society probably would have been a little happier if the skies had stayed blue on Saturday.
Ex-PM Visits Recycling Plant
Federal MP Tony Abbott has urged Cherbourg Council to put together a business case for a new $380,000 baling machine after visiting Cherbourg’s recycling plant on Wednesday.
Blackbutt, Nanango Take Key Wins
The Blackbutt Timbertowners are through to the Grand Final after downing Kumbia in a keen contest in Blackbutt on Saturday.
Pumpkin Festival To Expand
Goomeri’s Pumpkin Festival will be expanding to a four-day event from May 23-26 this year, and introducing several new activities into the mix.
Byron Was Brave And Shaved
Murgon’s annual “World’s Greatest Shave” event raised almost $1000 on Friday in Lamb Street.
Kingaroy Coal Mine ‘Uneconomic’
A proposed coal mine near Kingaroy would not make economic sense and should be rejected by policymakers on economic grounds, according to a new report.
Wind Farm Opening Pushed Back
Coopers Gap Wind Farm’s completion date has been extended by almost a year due to problems getting turbine components from the Port of Brisbane to the construction site.
Proston Pulls Together For Show
The 61st annual Proston Show was another celebration of everything that’s good about life in a country town … a community pulling together to make things happen
Wine, Food & Fun In The Park
It’s a simple idea … wine and food in a park but it’s proved to be a winning formula in Kingaroy for the past 20 years.
Round-Up Attracts Hundreds
The Red Ant Round-Up attracted about 240 people – including more than 150 health professionals – to Kingaroy at the weekend.
Bonus Fun At Wine & Food!
Guests at this year’s Wine and Food In The Park festival will get a bonus with their wristband on Saturday … a free ticket in a special festival prize draw.
Gympie To Follow South Burnett’s Path?
Gympie Regional Council has been urged to follow the South Burnett’s lead in the way it handles rural roads.
Barbecue Beyond Expectations
More than 600 eggs, who knows how much bacon and not enough bread … by any measure the “Beyond the Boundary” fundraising barbecue was a big success in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Dashing Night For Sashing
Murgon residents gathered on Saturday night for the announcement of the 2019 Miss Showgirl … and to dance the night away.
Merry Weekend For Soccer Fans
Tom Alford Oval was a sea of colour and action last weekend with 32 teams chasing glory in Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s annual Soccer Sevens carnival.
Wayne Explains His Business World
Customer service is the key to business success … that’s the message that Wayne’s World founder Wayne Clark shared with about 65 members of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday night.
Neville Bows Out At Cooyar
The 70th annual Cooyar Show was opened on Saturday afternoon by long-time campdraft caller and show stalwart Neville McNalty.
Council Cash Backs Dam Festival
The South Burnett will get a new fishing competition this year despite concerns it might undermine already successful events run by community groups.
