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Chocolate leads to new off-grid energy system

A passion for chocolate led to the use of the first flywheel energy storage system in the region. Lindsay and Girlee Birch invited a number...

Fees and charges costs up

Life continues to get more expensive for North Burnett residents, travellers and businessowners, as council's updated register of fees and charges has increased prices...

Dinner with the Champions

This weekend, sports fans are in for a treat as three Australian sporting greats come to dinner in Kingaroy. The Bendigo Bank Community Bank Yarraman...

Volunteering not only benefits others but also enriches your own life

Graham House Community Centre is looking for volunteer drivers to keep our fleet of Transport Cars moving and helping our community. Here at Graham...

Rashonda’s scholarship to her dreams

Rashonda Murray has big dreams of one day becoming a lawyer and owning her own nail and eyelash business in Cherbourg. That dream is...

Mrs Elephant delights

A regional Queensland author is humbled to see her new book 'Mrs Elephant' get children excited about cooking. The Roma author held a special...

Q&A with Ada Simpson and Vera Sullivan

At the NAIDOC celebrations at Pinangba Ny-Ku Byun Elders Village in Cherbourg, where the elders had the chance to celebrate and embrace their traditions,...

Roads focus for South’s capital works

This financial year, the South Burnett Regional Council will operate with a capital works budget of $39.84 million, with a big focus on roads....

North Burnett Council promises shrewd spending

The North Burnett Regional Council will spend over $62 million to "build a stronger, more vibrant ," Mayor Les Hotz has promised after handing...

Winter Warmers: Supporting community

The South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group hosted a winter warmer's community event. On Thursday evening, 18 July, the South Burnett Suicide Prevention Group...

South Burnett rates, fees rise

South Burnett ratepayers will see a ‘modest’ rate increase of around 2 per cent. However, ratepayers will also see separate increases to other council...

Man injured in horse incident

A man in his 70s was rushed to hospital after an incident with a horse early Friday morning. Queensland Ambulance Service reported that the...

Triple 0 call fails

“When you can’t get through to triple 0 or it cuts out, that's dangerous.” This is what South Burnett resident Jo Hillar said after...

Warriors reunite