New recruits for local police
The South Burnett is set to welcome three new police officers to its ranks and communities this month, following an emotional swearing-in ceremony at...
Tahlia is working her way towards a nursing career
For school-based trainee Tahlia Livingstone, working one day a week in aged care is a pathway to her dream career — nursing.
Tahlia initially completed...
A flag isn’t important – it’s what it represents that matters
Greens Federal leader Adam Bandt has recently come under criticism for removing the Australian flag from one of his press conferences.
When asked...
What the Census reveals about the North Burnett
North Burnett residents are older, more religious and less wealthy than the average Australian, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
On Tuesday, 28 June,...
Motorists to feel 1 July pinch
RACQ is warning motorists to expect a range of increases to penalties and transport costs from 1 July.
Club Traffic and Safety Engineering Manager Gregory...
South Burnett by the numbers
A bigger Kingaroy and less unoccupied dwellings for the South Burnett.
On Tuesday, 28 June, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released their first round of...
Fresh crafts to make you smile
A fresh set of textile artworks are keeping keen crafters warm with ideas this winter.
Queensland’s Winter Craft Festival welcomed another two exhibitions to...
Mower experts “STIHL” going strong
When Keith Hansen and his son Darryl purchased Kingaroy Mower Centre in 1985, they had a goal of building the business into the first...
Budget in sights
The state budget has not tickled the fancy of the Member for Nanango.
Speaking at Queensland parliament in Brisbane on the state budget was the...
‘PEOPLE’S BUDGET’: Modest rate increase, recycling locked in
South Burnett ratepayers will need to account for a ‘modest’ rate increase and learn how to recycle this financial year.
In a historical moment,...
Cop’s run for epilepsy awareness
Mount Perry's Officer in Charge has been hitting the road this year, exchanging his navy uniform for a purple jersey and running shoes in...
Council welcomes Liberal MPs
A pair of Liberal National Party MPs from regional Queensland seats travelled to the North Burnett last week to discuss the local council's newly-announced...
Multiple deaths prompt an urgent road safety plea
The Queensland Police Service is urging motorists to take greater care on roads following a tragic week, with six lives lost in five days.
These...
