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Bench to continue Mark’s legacy

Smithy’s legacy will live on as Murgon residents share their knowledge and passion for their community. More than 80 people showed up to see...

Burnett residents urged to protect against Japanese encephalitis

Queensland’s Chief Health Officer is encouraging the state's residents, especially anyone who works near piggeries, creeks or dams, to be aware of a mosquito-borne...

Online business booming for Somethings Country

Kingaroy's Somethings Country have been doing very well for themselves online. Janelle Frohloff, the owner of the Kingaroy arts and crafts store, was one of...

Kingaroy nurses in pilot program

Two of Kingaroy's newest nurses are part of a state-first pilot program. The Queensland-first program is attracting people from the city to the country, to...

NBRC changes the way they do local government

Councillors being assigned portfolios will change the way they do business and what they look after. The North Burnett Regional Council decided to implement a...

Return of bitumen scams prompts caution from Council

Exactly one year after Burnett residents first fell victim to a group of scammers posing as Council employees offering a cheap bitumen laying deal,...

SBRC not restricting smoking further in the CBD

No-smoking signs will be brought into South Burnett central business districts to act as a reminder of the law. The South Burnett Regional Council unanimously...

PHOTOS: Murgon Muster fans mingle with artists

Murgon Music Muster was a chance for country music fans to mingle with the artists themselves. The 2022 event held from 2 to 6...

World teacher’s Day celebrated in style at St John’s School

St John’s Lutheran School celebrated World Teachers’ Day last Friday, 28 October, with the school recognizing the efforts each teacher put into learning outcomes...

Kingaroy Alfresco Dining update

South Burnett Regional Council reviewed their decision on the Kingaroy Alfresco Dining at the October General Meeting on 26 October. Several new alfresco dining...

Locals love the region’s ‘heart’

Burnett couples looking for a top-class place to have their wedding need look no further than their own region, with Proston able to lay...

Woman dies after Biggenden crash

A woman in her 80s has died after a two-vehicle crash on one of Biggenden's main streets on 6 November. A Queensland Police Service spokesperson...

Sports grant success

Six South Burnett sporting clubs have shared in more than $1.8 million in grant money. These successful applications in the Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive...