Dancers Aim To Break Disco Record
No, this isn’t an April Fool’s Day joke … a bunch of Kingaroy High School students is hoping to break a world record, for disco dancing!
North Burnett Gets $4.3m Betterment Grant
The North Burnett Regional Council will receive $4.3 million in funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments to help it recover from damage caused by Severe Tropical Cyclone (STC) Debbie last year.
Helicopter Called Three Times
RACQ LifeFlight rescue helicopters have been called in three times so far this Easter long weekend to the Manar Park off-road recreational park at Boondooma.
Gympie Launches Fight Against Mosquitoes
Gympie Regional Council and Queensland Health officers will launch a three-month rainwater tank inspection program in Goomeri next month in an effort to stop the spread of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
Nanango Preparing For A Golden Reunion
Nanango Race Club’s program for Easter Saturday has attracted wonderfully strong interest by owners and trainers, with large fields the order of the day.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its popular Easter Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Saturday.
Royal Welcome For Queen’s Baton
It’s just a simple loop made from macadamia wood and recycled plastic – bits and pieces collected off Gold Coast beaches – but the Queen’s Baton created some very special memories for a lot of people in Kingaroy this week.
Police Launch Easter Blitz
Police will be out in force on the roads over the Easter break, and motorists are being asked to stay to stay focussed and share the road with care.
Reaction To Streetscape ‘Positive’
Last week’s public consultation meetings about the Kingaroy Revitalisation project had been “very positive”, according to South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.
Cattle Prices Ease In Murgon
900 were yarded for the fortnightly sale in Murgon on Tuesday, March 27.
Fish Meals At Maidenwell
South Burnett residents looking for a fish dinner on Good Friday could consider enjoying dinner at the Maidenwell Hall.
Swamp Shines As Show Venue
The Swamp Show & Shine at Wooroolin looks set to become an annual event on the South Burnett’s motoring calendar after the huge success of the inaugural event at the weekend.
Constance Is Still Missing
Detectives have launched a renewed appeal for information into the disappearance of a 36-year-old Indigenous woman who has been missing in Brisbane for more than four months.
Have You Seen This Trailer?
The trailer was stolen from the rear of a local charity in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, between March 24 and 26.
Cattle Strong At Goomeri Show
The Goomeri Show was big on family entertainment this year, with fireworks and a movie scheduled on Saturday night to entertain the younger patrons.
No Plans For Wheelie Bin Fines
Reports that councils will hit residents who leave wheelie bins out with $2500 fines are “far-fetched”
Folkies Flock To Maidenwell
Maidenwell’s twice-yearly folk gathering at the local pub attracted a good crowd earlier this month
Ken Bowled Over At Opening Night
A large crowd of South Burnett businesspeople gathered on Monday mark to mark the official opening of two new car dealerships in Kingaroy.
Free Powerbanks For Residents, Tourists
Need a powerbank portable charger for your phone or other portable devices? You can get one free if you drop in to the South Burnett’s tourist centres.
It’s Our Turn To Share The Dream!
The excitement’s building for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games … and today it’s the South Burnett’s turn to celebrate!
