3G Shutdown Pushed Back
Telstra has announced it will be delaying its closure of the 3G network by two months, from June 30 to August 31.
Local Success In Relay Express
South-east Queensland runners had a lot of events to choose from at the weekend … from the challenging Dead Cow Gully endurance event at Nanango, to the brand new (and heavily promoted) Toowoomba Marathon at Wellcamp Airport.
Rubbish Fire Sparks Alert
Piles of burning rubbish sent a large plume of smoke into the air near Cherbourg late on Sunday afternoon.
Stags Leap Back Into Battle
Round 1 of the South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade competition saw a triumphant Nanango Stags back on the paddock for 2024.
Week Off For Senior Saints
South Burnett Saints’ senior sides have a bye this weekend in the Darling Downs AFL competition.
Researchers Urge CPR Education
The South Burnett has been identified in a national study as a high risk area where residents require education in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Invitation To Young Artists
Hey kids! It’s time again to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland.
KCCI Targets ‘Renewables’ Dollars
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s push to connect local businesses with the multi-million dollar “renewable” projects coming to the region is gearing up.
Group To Offer Free Soup
South Burnett Peace Of Mind – the group behind the annual White Dove Ball in Kingaroy for the homeless – is ramping up its volunteer services for winter.
New Flood Signs To Alert Drivers
South Burnett Regional Council is installing permanent flood warning signs to alert drivers near high-risk trouble-spots.
Four Speakers To Nurture Women
BIEDO has organised four speakers for a special nurture day for South Burnett women at Wondai Town Hall next week.
$9000 Grant To Buy Mower
Wondai RSL Sub-Branch has received a $9000 grant from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Boost For Progress Group
Hivesville Progress Association will receive $3500 to buy a laptop and printer under the latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants scheme.
‘FlexiSpaces’ For Local Schools
Cherbourg State School and Nanango and Murgon State High Schools are among 34 schools across Queensland to get new “FlexiSpaces” to help students stay engaged.
Man, 72, Dies In Crash
A 72-year-old Kingaroy man was killed in a single-vehicle crash near the top of the Cooyar Range on Wednesday morning
Teenagers Hurt In ATV Crash
Two teenagers were taken to Kingaroy Hospital with serious injuries after an ATV rolled on a private property near Kingaroy on Tuesday evening.
Murgon Thief Released On Parole
A 20-year-old Murgon man charged over a string of break-ins, thefts and other offences around Murgon last September has been released on immediate parole.
Court To Rule On Evidence Dispute
A hearing was held Murgon Magistrates Court on Wednesday to determine whether four items requested by businessman Joe Prendergast’s defence team should be handed over by police.
Mick Celebrates 101 Years
World War II veteran Alfred “Mick” Purser turned 101 recently but that couldn’t stop him from attending Anzac Day commemorations at Murgon last week.
No Obligation Look At Army Reserve
Interested in finding out a bit more about the Australian Army Reserve, but were afraid to ask?
