Tag: News
Wildlife feeling the heat
With this extreme dry weather and devastating bushfires, our wildlife are once again under immense threat.
Wildlife are on the move more during these dry...
Drought declaration up to farmers
To have the Burnett's current drought situation officially acknowledged by the State Government, the region's local drought committee should convene sooner than its next...
Govt drains Kingaroy duck pond
The Queensland Government has been caught red-handed taking water from a Kingaroy duck pond to spray on roadworks at Coolabunia, with the Pound Street...
Have your say on Paradise quarry
Residents of the North Burnett have just one more day to lodge their submissions on a proposed quarry next to Paradise Dam, intended to...
Haven pledged for at-risk youth
A housing project to help the South Burnett's homeless youth has been pledged for Kingaroy.
South Burnett CTC's CEO and staff were among more...
Art speaks 1,000 words
The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery officially opened its latest double-feature exhibition over the weekend, welcoming local collective Jumping Ant Arts and Brisbane-based mixed-media artist...
Murgon rocked by break-ins, car thefts
Murgon police are investigating a string of break-ins and car thefts in the town between Tuesday night and Thursday morning that saw three homes...
Cherbourg renos wrap up
The RACQ Foundation has wrapped up its two-week stay in the Burnett First Nations community of Cherbourg over the weekend after completing a series...
Great day at Nanango Under 8s
Nanango's youngest got a chance to explore a bit more at the recent Under 8s Day.
The Under 8s Day on Friday, 27 October...
Betty’s brief relief
Biggenden cattle producer Betty Johnson's property has been devastatingly dry.
Last month the 84-year-old received hay from Rural Aid through their Buy A Bale program....
Group effort to give joy this Christmas
Red and green shoeboxes packed in the South Burnett will be bringing joy to children overseas this Christmas.
Kingaroy Church of Christ was the...
Day in Acting Mayor’s chair
Gavin Jones has been in the top job for more than three months.
South Burnett Regional Council’s division 2 councillor and Deputy Mayor took...
IN ACTION: Juniors tackle national titles
There was plenty of fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action over the weekend, as Kingaroy Speedway hosted the 2025 National Junior Sedan Titles.
Drivers from across Australia...
