Auskick Programs Ready To Kick Off
Auskick, an introductory program for Aussie Rules, will be running in Blackbutt, Nanango and Kingaroy this year.
Attorney-General Opens Courthouse
Kingaroy’s courthouse was officially opened by Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath on Tuesday, two months after it returned to normal operations following a $5.3 million refurbishment.
Driver Trapped In Crash
A driver was trapped in the cabin of his vehicle for about half an hour after his truck clipped the end of the crash barrier on Bells Bridge on Tuesday afternoon.
Olivia’s Enjoying Her Big Break
Olivia Ruth has come a long way since she was a youngster on stage at the Kingaroy Peanut Festival strumming her guitar and singing … she’s now a loud and proud rock and blues singer just back from an overseas tour.
Rain Can’t Lick Stamp Fair
Saturday’s rain failed to dampen enthusiasm for the Nanango Stamp Club’s annual Stamp Fair
MP Meets The People
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington will be visiting Murgon, Goomeri and Kilkivan on Thursday (February 8) and she is encouraging local residents to come along and have a chat.
Kingaroy Sets Chilly Record
Kingaroy experienced its coldest February on record last Friday when the mercury dropped to 17.7 degrees
Police Probe Alleged Assault
Kingaroy Police are investigating an incident which occurred in Kingaroy on Saturday in which an elderly man suffered serious fractures from an alleged assault.
Large Crowd Attends Memorial Service
A crowd of almost 250 people turned out at Goomeri Cemetery on Monday morning to bid farewell to one of the South Burnett’s longest-serving former Mayors.
Pigs Must Have A Travel Pass
A scheme to track all movements of pigs has begun in Australia, part of an expanded National Livestock Identification System.
Want To Be A Politician?
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging young people from the Nanango Electorate to apply for a seat at the upcoming 2018 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.
Beauty Therapist Is Keen To Stay
When former Nanango student Shanae Van Den Brink found she couldn’t find a job in her chosen career, the qualified beauty therapist decided to create her own.
Extra Money For Preschoolers
South Burnett children will benefit from a Federal Government preschool funding boost, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced on Monday.
Memorial Service For Former Mayor
A memorial service will be held in Goomeri on Monday (February 5) for former Kilkivan Shire Chairman Alec Frederick McIntosh OAM who died on January 18 in Gladstone Hospital.
Parenting Program Back For More
A popular parenting program has returned to Cherbourg after positive feedback from previous participants.
Local Groups Given $593,375
Twenty organisations in the Nanango Electorate have received a total of $593,375 in funding under Round 94 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
$52m ‘Owed To Health Service’
The State Government has claimed the Federal Government is refusing to pay $52 million owed to the Darling Downs Hospital and Service.
Bush Battle Helps Country Racing
A novel “Battle Of The Bush” Queensland racing initiative later this year is a remarkable boost for the non-TAB fraternity.
Driver Hits Shoppers At Mall
An elderly driver struck five shoppers at Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Friday morning after she apparently lost control of her vehicle.
Trainer Barred For 12 Months
Dalby trainer Gilbert Baker has been barred from racing for 12 months after a gelding he trained returned a positive urine test at Nanango Races in September.
