Clown Around At Avo Festival
South Burnett residents aged 12 and above who would like to learn clowning and mask theatre techniques are being sought by Blackbutt’s Avocado Festival committee.
Ringsfield Committee A ‘Priority’
The long-term future of Nanango’s Ringsfield House may become clearer soon.
Diners Celebrate First Birthday
Kumbia Hall Committee’s quarterly “Cheap As Chips” dinner nights are proving to be a winner for both the Hall Committee and the community.
Cattle Prices Remain Firm
Agents yarded 500 head for the fortnightly Fat And Store sale at Murgon on Tuesday (May 3).
Obituary: Jim Kingston OAM
A funeral will be held next week for former Murgon RSL Sub-Branch president Jim Kingston OAM who died on April 26.
Ken Gets His Award At Last
Retired Kingaroy businessman Ken Mills was officially presented with his 2022 Citizen Of The Year Award by South Burnett mayor Brett Otto on Saturday.
Good Roll-Up At Workshop
BIEDO’s annual Small Business Roadshow was very successful this year, according to CEO Kristy Board.
KTP To Cost An Extra $900,000
South Burnett Regional Council is putting an extra $900,000 towards the Kingaroy Transformation Project to compensate for inflation, supply shortages and delays caused by heavy Spring rains.
Huge Wind Farm Planned For Ironpot
Community consultations about a proposed wind farm bigger than AGL’s Coopers Gap project will be held at Ironpot, Kumbia and Chahpingah next month.
Garden Art Blooms Again
The pandemic definitely pummelled Wondai’s garden art exhibition around for the past two years, but didn’t knock it out.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its traditional Anzac Day Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse in Baynes Street, Wondai on Monday, April 25.
Big Weekend For Equitation Club
More than 70 horses and riders from all over South-East Queensland converged on Nanango’s Showgrounds recently for Queensland’s first official Australian National Working Equitation event of the year.
Council To Donate Ride-On Mowers
The South Burnett Regional Council will donate six of its ride-on mowers to South Burnett community groups.
Business Hub Gets Extra Two Years
The South Burnett Regional Council will grant the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry a two-year extension on the group’s proposed business incubator project.
Prices Ease At Murgon Sale
Agents yarded 460 head for the Fat & Store Sale at Murgon Saleyards on Tuesday (April 19).
Weaner Sale Yards 1100
The Weaner Show and Sale held at the Coolabunia Saleyards on April 14 was a successful day for sellers, with cattle commanding prices in the $6 to $9 per kilogram range.
Two Hurt In Motorcycle Crash
A rescue helicopter was called after two motorcyclists were injured in a collision at South Nanango on Saturday afternoon.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding Lee Park’s popular Easter race meeting on Saturday, April 16.
Auction Helps McGrath Nurse
A Saturday morning cent auction to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation has proven that Nanango’s community spirit is still strong.
Groups Share $56,700 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will give $57,600 to 28 community groups in the latest round of its twice-yearly Community Grants and RADF programs.
