Unions Push For School Closures
Queensland schools will remain open for the foreseeable future, Education Queensland repeated on Monday, although union officials are hopeful this position could change soon.
Gympie Suspends Volunteer Services
Gympie Regional Council will suspend all volunteer activities in an effort to safeguard health and help contain the spread of COVID-19.
Reunions Draw Crowds To Ringsfield
Nanango enjoyed what could well be the town’s last carefree day for awhile last Saturday when two reunions were celebrated in the grounds of Ringsfield House.
Cattle Sale Notches Up $1m
The Coolabunia Saleyards held a million dollar sale at the end of February.
Shoppingworld Locks Out Media
Kingaroy Shoppingworld has imposed a ban on media in the wake of last week’s revelation that a Woolworths employee had tested positive to COVID-19.
Phyllis Shows Pumpkin Pride
Tourists who drive through Goomeri now have a new option for a selfie .. with a difference!
Nanango Races To Be ‘Patron-Free’
Nanango will be holding a patron-free race meeting on Easter Saturday as Queensland struggles to keep its racing industry alive during the COVID-19 crisis.
VSB Fears Tourism Meltdown
The Visit South Burnett (VSB) local tourism organisation is concerned event cancellations due to COVID-19 could devastate the region’s tourism operators.
Gallery A Major Tourist Attraction
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery is now the second-biggest volunteer-run tourist attraction in Wondai.
Motorbike Rider Killed In Crash
A motorcycle rider has died after a crash on Memerambi-Barkers Creek Road on Tuesday afternoon.
Numbers Dip But Prices Steady
Good local rainfall reduced numbers to just over 500 at the latest Murgon fortnightly cattle sale on Tuesday.
Rain Pushes Back Wind Farm Date
Recent wet weather and some quality issues with a small number of turbine components have extended the completion date for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm from June to September.
Inquiry Examines Livestock Transport Safety
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is calling for public feedback on safety reforms for livestock transport.
Numbers Up At Proston Show
Numbers were up at Proston’s 62nd annual show on Saturday … more horse entries, more cattle, more politicians and most importantly, more people through the gate.
Thresher To Get A Makeover
An old Stolzenberg thresher behind Kingaroy’s Visitor Information Centre is about to get a new lease of life
Nanango To Host Candidates Forum
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association will hold a candidates forum in Nanango next Tuesday night so voters can meet candidates for the March 28 council elections
63 Charged After Drug Raids
Sixty-three people have been charged with drug offences after five-month police investigation in Blackbutt, Yarraman, Nanango and Kingaroy.
Colourful Fundraiser Hits The Mark
St Mary’s Catholic College’s P&F launched their fundraising drive for the school’s new air-conditioning system on the weekend, despite the dark threat of rain clouds looming over Kingaroy.
Meeting Aims To Restart QCWA
A public meeting will be held in Murgon next month to look at reopening the town’s QCWA branch.
Bunya Nut Cookbook Unveiled
A new recipe book showcasing tried and tested Bunya nut recipes from mountain residents was launched last week.
