Tag: News
Forced flood buy-backs draw Council ire
The North Burnett Regional Council will move to oppose a Queensland Government-funded property buy-back scheme, with one councillor stating that leaving local government with...
Cherbourg hall damaged in early-morning break-in
Queensland Police Service is on the hunt for a group of people who were allegedly responsible for "significantly" damaging Cherbourg's Community Hall in the...
If it’s flooded forget it
South Burnett Regional Councillor for division 6, Cr Scott Henschen and Deputy Mayor Gavin Jones on Thursday 29 September called for the travelling public...
Goodbye to a great man
My grandfather John Gilbert Nugent passed away on 8 September 2022. He was married to his wife Maureen, my wonderful nanna, for many decades,...
Kumbia streets get green light
Residents and council members alike walked the main street of Kumbia trying to envisage its future.
The Kumbia Streetscape meeting hosted by South Burnett...
Broadway success comes to Kingaroy
Musical fans, listen up: ticket sales for the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society's production of Fiddler on the Roof are now open!
The staple of...
GALLERY: Fishing classic returns in good measure
After a three-year hiatus, the Bjelke-Petersen Dam Inland Fishing Classic returned over the October long weekend.
Bjelke-Petersen Dam Fish Management Committee President Bill Schloss...
GALLERY: Blackbutt Oktoberfest a hit
Oompah music was playing, the German flags were waving and the smell of a mouth-watering Bavarian feast was in the air at Blackbutt.
Owner...
Head calls for clarity on healthcare for mums
Callide's new MP is taking his fight for better regional healthcare to the State Government, alleging other local politicians have been ignoring the issue.
MP...
Grey nomads’ day on the green
Their mail may be addressed to 'no fixed abode' - but over 60 golf-loving grey nomads were proud to call Proston home.
Proston's District Golf...
Magpies swoop in: Dos and don’ts
It's that time of year again, when magpie’s start swooping and everyone wears helmets with zip ties.
But here’s the real question. Why do...
Swimming clubs, cattle team among local heroes awarded
Swimming clubs, a bowls club, a child care centre and an award-winning cattle team are some of the latest recipients of grant funding.
Member...
Stolen cars used for further thefts
Three teenagers have been charged with stealing cars which were then used in further thefts later that day.
Queensland Police reported that as part...
