Trials Highlight Dual Purpose Peanuts
Trials of “dual purpose” peanut varieties were highlighted at a field day hosted by the Northern Australia Crop Research Centre of Excellence at Emerald on Thursday.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a vehicle crashed off a bridge at Tansey on Friday morning.
Fourth Shot For Over 65s
Adults aged over 65 – and people at the highest risk – will soon be eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID Death Toll Now 20
One more person has died with COVID-19 in the Darling Downs Health region, taking the toll since the pandemic began to 20.
Repairs Start On Rail Trail
South Burnett Regional Council has authorised temporary repairs to begin on the South Burnett Rail Trail, which was badly damaged in the recent floods.
Historic Records To Be Digitised
Representatives from the Queensland State Archives visited Nanango and Kingaroy council offices recently to help preserve important parts of the South Burnett’s history.
TRC Helps Revive Land For Wildlife
Toowoomba Regional Council has partnered with Land for Wildlife South East Queensland to relaunch the local Land for Wildlife program.
Award For Soil Expertise
Soil experts from across Australia are being urged to nominate for a prestigious national award.
Car Stolen After Crash
A good samaritan who stopped to help at the scene of a serious traffic crash on the Wide Bay Highway had his vehicle stolen at the scene.
Dam Deaths ‘Not Suspicious’
Detectives investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in Gordonbrook Dam do not believe the deaths are suspicious.
Rip-Off Inquiry Winds Up
First Nations residents ripped off by unscrupulous businesses have been left dangling after a Federal Government inquiry ran out of time to complete its hearings.
Car Thief Taunts Police
Police are investigating after a stolen vehicle was brazenly driven past police in Fisher Street, Cherbourg.
South Burnett Councillor Quits
Nanango residents will be heading back to the ballot box following the shock resignation of Division 1 councillor Cr Roz Frohloff on Wednesday.
Lance Speaks Up About Epilepsy
A Blackbutt man is hoping to raise awareness about epilepsy – and encourage the community to support fundraising activities – during the Make March Purple campaign.
Man Injured On Highway
A man suffered arm and shoulder injuries in a head-on crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Wednesday morning.
Applications Open For ‘Local Heroes’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging groups and individuals in the Nanango Electorate to submit applications for the latest round of her “Local Hero Grants”.
Man Hurt In Dam Fall
A man aged in his 60s has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after he fell into a shallow dam on Tuesday afternoon.
Directors Step Up To Have Fun
Five plays by five new South Burnett directors … and a whole lot of fun! That’s what Nanango Theatre Company is promising in their latest season of hilarious one-act comedies which kicks off on Friday night.
Steer Raises Cash For BlazeAid
A Hereford steer, auctioned on Tuesday at the Murgon Saleyards, has raised almost $2240 for the Murgon BlazeAid camp.
Choppers Called To Two Crashes
A truck driver was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after his B-Double rolled north of Nanango on Monday night.
