RACQ Calls For End To
Regional ‘Fuel Rip-Offs’
The RACQ has called on the ACCC to act following the release of a quarterly report into petrol prices
RACQ Calls For End To
MP Slams ‘Kneejerk Reaction’ Over Dams
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has labelled as a “kneejerk reaction” a decision by the new State Government to put on hold a proposal to construct a flood mitigation dam in the Linville area
Bookings Open For
Dinner Under The Stars
Aficionados of al fresco dining will have another opportunity to dine under the stars on the Friday night before this year’s South Burnett’s iconic Wine and Food in the Park Festival.
Painters Invited To
Tender For Hospital Work
Painting will begin soon at Nanango Hospital as a part of a program of backlogged maintenance work in the local health district – and local painters have been invited to tender for the job.
Eggs Linked To Salmonella Cases
Local public health officials are warning residents to take care with foods that contain raw or undercooked eggs after a recent increase in salmonella cases in Queensland.
Breakdown At Murgon
Water Treatment Plant
Murgon residents have been asked to conserve water after a major breakdown at the local water treatment plant.
Castra’s New Bus Hits The Road
Months of fund-raising by the Murgon community – spearheaded by the Murgon Rotary Club – paid off on Wednesday morning with the arrival of a new bus at Southern Cross Care Castra.
Shot In The Arm For Local Hospitals
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board visited on Tuesday and when they left, Cherbourg had a new Women’s Service, and other local hospitals were told they would share in $249,000 worth of new items
Historic Night Of Live Theatre
Gallipoli will be coming to Kingaroy next month … a live stage play that will catapult the audience back to Anzac Cove and the trenches of Lone Pine.
Smithfield In Top 10
The Smithfield Fieldlot near Proston is the seventh largest single-site feedlot in Australia, according to a study done recently by publishers Beef Central.
Bridge Closed For Inspection
The historic Dickabram Bridge over the Mary River near Theebine will be closed from early next week so it can be inspected for safety and signage improved.
Pink Soccer Day Postponed
The “Girls In Pink” football training day which had been scheduled for this Sunday has been postponed.
Toowoomba Council Releases Flood Maps
Toowoomba Regional Council has released the results of flood studies for Cooyar and Yarraman
Police Issue Warning
About ‘Superman’ Drug
Police have issued a warning about a potentially lethal drug which they fear may be circulating in Australia.
Where Were You When Rudd Said Sorry?
Seven years ago something special happened in Canberra that many people believed would never occur … the Prime Minister said “sorry” to Aboriginal Australians.
South Burnett Rugby League Releases Draw
Rugby league fans don’t have long to wait before their teams are back in action around the South Burnett.
Learn More About
Multiple Sclerosis
An information session about multiple sclerosis has been scheduled for South Burnett health professionals next week.
Deadline For Eisteddfod Entries
Entries for the 2015 Kingaroy Eisteddfod close on March 6
Do We Have A Signature Dish?
What dish defines the South Burnett? Australia’s national broadcaster would love to know …
Driver Injured In Rollover
Police are investigating following a single vehicle traffic crash on the New England Highway at Glenaven, south of Cooyar, yesterday afternoon.
