Music Muster Draws Big Crowd
Nanango’s annual Heritage Country Music Muster provided a welcome boost to the town’s economy last week.
Third Try For Streetscape Grant
South Burnett Regional Council will lodge its third application to the Building Better Regions Fund in a bid to get the Federal Government to contribute to Kingaroy’s $8 million streetscape project.
Council Roads Schedule ‘On Track’
South Burnett Regional Council seems to be on track to make good on its promise to grade every unsealed road in the region at least once a year.
Rail Trail Counter Data Queried
Almost two years after it was officially opened, the South Burnett Rail Trail still does not appear to have reliable traffic counters in operation.
Kingaroy Signs Will Be Pork-Free
Kingaroy’s new entry signs will be pork-free because the town is better known for peanuts.
Crowd Blossoms At Spring Races
Nanango Race Club president Andrew Green was pleased with attendance numbers at Saturday’s Spring meeting … despite so many competing events being held on the same day.
Italian Spirit Defies The Drought
Windy weather and a dust haze that blanketed the South Burnett were not enough to stop Moffatdale Ridge Winery’s annual Italian Festival delighting hundreds of festival-goers.
Cattle Numbers Dip To 700
Cattle numbers dipped back to 700 at Murgon’s most recent sale last Tuesday.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Spring Race Meeting on Saturday – always one of its most colourful meetings of the year.
Master Artist Captures Burnett
An artist who once swapped an Italian cafe owner four beers and a freshly cooked pizza for a picture of the cafe is this month’s featured artist at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery.
Cyclists Race Against Wind
More than 180 cyclists raced around Kingaroy’s streets on Sunday, braving blustery winds – and steep hills – to compete for line honours in the Queensland Road Race Championships.
Bye Bye Santa, Hello Easter!
Murgon will axe its long-standing Christmas Fair and put all its eggs into an Easter celebration instead
Rotary Books Up Another Success
Last weekend’s jam-packed program of local events failed to put a dent in attendances at Taabinga Rotary’s annual Bookarama book sale.
Roundtable Targets Swine Fever
An emergency roundtable of industry experts was convened by Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie in Canberra last week in a bid to identify if more can be done to stop African swine fever entering the country.
Irrigators Face 46pc Rise
Irrigators using the Barker-Barambah Irrigation Scheme could see their water costs rise by 46 per cent if the State Government accepts recommendations from the Queensland Competition Authority.
Ag Chemical Laws To Be Reviewed
The Federal Government will launch an investigation into the regulation of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
Godfather To Launch Italian Festival
Fans of Moffatdale Ridge’s popular Italian Festival will have something extra to look forward to on Friday night (September 6).
Car Dealers Vital For Regions: Study
New car dealers in the Maranoa electorate contribute more than $289 million each year to the economy and employ 1316 staff, including apprentices.
Panthers Celebrate Double Wins
Nanango Panthers’ fans are celebrating after their teams took out both the men’s and women’s titles at Saturday’s grand finals of the South Burnett senior soccer competition.
Drink-Driving Penalties Increased
Drink drivers will face increased penalties under new laws introduced on Wednesday.
