2016’s Top Community Organisation
The South Burnett’s annual Relay For Life, which celebrated its tenth outing in 2015, has won this year’s award for the South Burnett’s Community Organisation Of The Year.
Helen Is Our Volunteer Of The Year
Helen Young is the South Burnett’s Volunteer Of The Year for 2016.
John Honoured For A
Lifetime Of Achievement
Former Nanango Race Club president and long-serving Nanango Shire Councillor John Lee is the winner of the South Burnett’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016.
G’Day On Australia Day
A highlight of this year’s South Burnett Australia Day Awards ceremony at Proston was the welcome received by a new Australian citizen into the local community.
Steve To Run For Division 1
Former Nanango Councillor Steve Jeffery is the latest candidate to put up his hand for the Council elections
Meet Council Election
Candidates In Nanango
Nanango and Blackbutt residents will get the chance to meet the candidates on Thursday, February 25
Drought Dinners Get Another Run
A series of free community dinners for residents in remote parts of the region will get a repeat run later this year, thanks to the State Government.
Mayoral Candidate To File Formal Complaint
The race for South Burnett mayor has heated up with candidate Mike Brown announcing on Thursday that he will file a formal complaint against fellow candidate Damien Tessmann.
Roadworks Planned To Start
South Burnett Regional Council is warning motorists of upcoming roadwork on two local roads that is scheduled to begin next week.
Council Votes To Save Hospital
The South Burnett Regional Council voted 5 to 2 on Wednesday to take over the licence of the South Burnett Private Hospital.
What You Voted For …
So what IS your preferred option for the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital?
GRC Delegation Inspects Trail
A delegation from Gympie Regional Council inspected parts of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail last week
More Delays Likely Over Hospital
Ratepayers hoping for a speedy resolution to the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital at the special Council meeting called for Thursday look set to be disappointed.
$800,000 Grant To
Fix Marshlands Bridge
South Burnett Regional Council has been awarded $800,000 towards the replacement of Marshlands Bridge
Region Sold On Billboards
The South Burnett’s major tourism attractions are now being promoted on billboards, thanks to a deal struck between South Burnett Directions and a large billboard advertising company.
Drought Program Ends With Dinner
Almost 100 people gathered at Wooroolin Hall on Saturday night to forget floods and drought
Stan To Run For Division 3
Coolabunia grazier Stan Corbett is the latest candidate to toss his hat into the ring for Division 3
Hospital Meeting Now On Thursday
A special meeting to discuss the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital has been deferred to Thursday
Pound Street Going On The Market
The South Burnett Regional Council will call for expressions of interest in one of the South Burnett’s choicest pieces of real estate: the former Pound Street Depot site in Kingaroy.
Jones To Run For Division 2
Maidenwell Hotel publican Gavin “Spud” Jones has put up his hand to stand for Division 2
