Rory Served Community With Pride
There was standing room only in the Cherbourg Welfare Hall on Friday morning for the funeral service of well-loved local resident Rory Glen Boney.
TAFE Scholarship Applications Close Soon
South Burnett residents have been encouraged to apply for a $5000 scholarship to study at TAFE in 2018.
Have You Seen Any Of These People?
Crime Stoppers launched “Operation Roam: Rogue Radar” on Monday … a national to search to help find 18 fugitives wanted for questioning in connection with various offences around Australia.
Producers Warned To Tighten Biosecurity
Recent changes to management of Bovine Johne’s Disease reinforce the importance of having robust farm biosecurity protocols and practices in place – regardless of the type of livestock – farmers have been warned.
Vietnam Vets Remember The Fallen
A crowd of about 40 Vietnam veterans, local dignitaries and Kingaroy State High School students braved the wind on Friday morning to mark Vietnam Veterans Day.
Students Argue The Point
Nanango State High’s debating team travelled to Kilkivan on Saturday for the Apex Debating Competition
Cup Day Was An Exciting Smorgasbord
The entree to last Saturday’s attractive program at Nanango was the Blessing Of The Jockeys by Father Dan Grundy.
QCWA Celebrates 95 Years
The Kingaroy branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association marked its 95th birthday with a small celebration in its clubrooms recently.
Cup Meeting Produces Thrills And Spills
Nanango Race Club’s annual Nanango Cup race meeting is always one the South Burnett’s biggest, and this year’s outing was no exception.
Winds Whip Up Accidental Fire
Strong winds caused problems for firefighters called to a grassfire accidentally started near Wondai on Saturday afternoon.
MP Rejects Any Change To Australia Day
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has come out strongly in support of keeping Australia Day on January 26.
Medieval Mayhem Cancelled
Nanango’s annual medieval celebration – which originally had been due to be held this weekend – has been cancelled.
Work Begins On Corndale Road
Work to widen and repair sections of Corndale Road at Memerambi has been scheduled to begin on Monday (August 21).
Council Welcomes Wind Farm
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed Thursday’s announcement that funding arrangements for the construction of the Coopers Gap Wind farm have been secured.
Work To Start Soon On Wind Farm
After years of speculation, community consultations and funding uncertainty, the $850 million Coopers Gap wind farm has received its final green light.
Brazilian Coach Shares Skills
Brazilian futsal coach Carlos Moore visited the South Burnett recently to share skill tips with local players.
Singers Celebrate South Burnett
Sing Australia Kingaroy is no more … but don’t panic, it’s now Sing Australia South Burnett!
Burnett Braces For Fire Season
Firefighters are warning that the South Burnett is now accelerating towards bushfire season
Standpipes Back In Action Soon
Water standpipes at Benarkin, Blackbutt and elsewhere that have been put out of action by vandalism should be operating again soon.
New Economic Strategy Aims High
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to see 3000 new jobs created in the region over the coming three years, as well as a 300 per cent increase in tourism revenues.
