Funding runs out for Cherbourg elders’ group
A consultative body of Cherbourg elders has ceased operations after the state government declined further funding commitments.
The Cherbourg Elders Advisory Group, intended to confer...
Kingaroy joins GDL family
The experienced South Burnett livestock professionals at Grant Daniel and Long are eager to meet clients face-to-face at their recently completed Kingaroy office.
GDL's Kingaroy...
Blackbutt Lions recognised for dedication
At the 2026 Australia Day Awards held in Proston on 25 January 2026, nine volunteer community groups and committees eagerly waited to see which...
Long roads service honour
A long-term council worker will mark 41 years with South Burnett Regional Council next week.
Plant Operator Craig Handford has been a reliable and...
Battery farm planned for solar site
The neighbours of a Kingaroy solar farm fear their quality of life could be further eroded by developer Metlen's plans to build a 20-container...
Burnett’s Best with… Cailan Bloomfield
The Dimond Book Garden has come under new management, with 19-year-old South Burnett local Cailan Bloomfield taking the reins.
Living in the South Burnett...
Amanda recognised for SES dedication
Recognised for her more than 16 years of service to the Nanango SES, Amanda Johnson received the Emergency Services Medal.
"It's definitely a bit...
Out and about at Nanango markets
Market goers browsed through numerous stalls at the Nanango Country Markets.
Stalls ranged from produce, books and crafts, to plants and second hand goods.
The...
Yarraman’s community heroes
The Toowoomba Region Council’s 2026 Australia Day awards honoured some Yarraman residents and groups.
The awards were presented across the region on Australia Day,...
Cr Potter to take Disaster Recovery Chair
The South Burnett Regional Council met for their monthly meeting in mid-December.
On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, the council was asked to appoint a...
Dingo kill knee jerk claim
K’gari dingo conservationists have accused the state government of an uninformed knee jerk reaction to the tragic death of Canadian visitor Piper James, whose...
Old herbicides to the rescue
Some time ago I had the occasion to venture down to an Area Wide Management of Weeds field day in southern inland New South...
Child shot at Chahpingah
A teenage girl is in hospital after she was shot in the arm at a South Burnett property on Tuesday evening.
The Queensland Ambulance Service...
