High Demand For Weaners
Agents yarded 750 in Murgon at Tuesday’s fortnightly sale, with all descriptions of cattle selling to very strong rates.
Property Sales Booming
There were 1129 property transfers in the South Burnett Regional Council area between January 1 and June 30 this year.
No Brochure For Proston … Yet
A brochure outlining the tourist attractions of the Proston district will not be joining a recently released set of tourist brochures for Blackbutt, Nanango, Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon … not soon, anyway.
Van Park Planned For Hivesville
The overgrown Hivesville railway yards may take on a new lease of life in the next few years.
Coolabunia Classic Breaks Record
The 9th annual Coolabunia Classic Charolais Bull Sale last Thursday drew a yarding of 47 quality Charolais bulls, and set a new sales record.
Murgon Music Muster Cancelled
Murgon’s annual Music Muster has been cancelled this year due to concerns about the NSW pandemic.
Park Named In Doctor’s Honour
South Burnett Regional Council will name a small park in Proston in honour of one of the town’s former doctors, who planted its trees 85 years ago.
Race Meeting Full Of Surprises
Last Saturday’s Nanango Cup race meeting at Lee Park was full of surprises, but perhaps the biggest was that the day’s $10,000 feature race was won by Nanango Race Club’s 2020-21 premier jockey and trainer.
Council Seeks $3m For Dark Fibre
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a $3 million grant to help make the South Burnett the most advanced digital community in regional Queensland.
Wondai To Have Say On Roundabout
Wondai residents will be invited to have a say on a new design for the Bunya Highway roundabout – and a new location for the town’s Christmas tree – from mid-August to early September.
Children’s Art Packs Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery was packed to overflowing with children and their proud parents and teachers on Friday night.
Winter Races Draw Stylish Crowd
Brisbane’s snap lockdown had an unexpected effect at Wondai’s Winter race meeting on Saturday, July 31.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its August Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
KCCI Plans ‘Business Hub’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce plans to launch a shared business space in Kingaroy’s CBD aimed at helping new small businesses to grow and expand.
Cattle Market Remains Strong
Close to 750 cattle were yarded at Murgon’s forftnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday (August 3).
Council Warning On Overdue Rates
The owners of 69 properties across the South Burnett will be given three months to pay their outstanding rates bills or risk having their properties sold at auction.
Kingaroy Rotary Donates $45,000
Rotary’s District 9600 Conference – held in Kingaroy earlier this year – has created a lasting legacy for the local community.
Farm Check-In App Launched
A new on-farm biosecurity check-in system designed to protect Queensland farms from the spread of plant and animal pests and diseases may not be as effective as hoped.
Council Gets $5.6m W4Q Grant
The South Burnett Regional Council will receive $5.63 million from Round 4 of the Queensland Government’s Works For Queensland program.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its annual Winter Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday (July 31).
