Changes Ahead For Local Libraries
Nanango library will be turned into a boutique library for six months during the refurbishment of the former Nanango Shire Council Chambers.
Gympie Tip Fees Set To Rise
Gympie Regional Council (GRC) residents will soon have to pay substantially more to dump rubbish at Council tips.
‘Bunny’ Pulls Rabbit From Hat
Brian Laherty conjured up an impressive victory on Saturday that delighted both serious and omen punters at Nanango’s Lee Park
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 Thursday, April 25
Bike Hire Scheme Starts Soon
South Burnett Regional Council will start an eight-week trial of a free bicycle hire scheme on May 16.
Speedway Expects Bumper Crowds
The South Burnett Speedway Club is hoping to break its all-time crowd record this weekend when it hosts the IBRP SSA National Modified Sedans title and the Australian Modlites title.
Council Approves Motel Expansion
Kingaroy’s Room Motels in Youngman Street has been given approval for its second expansion in seven years
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding Lee Park’s popular annual Easter race meeting on Saturday, April 20
Animals, Water Top Complaints
Problems with animals and water supplies still top the list of things people phone the South Burnett Regional Council about
Council To Vote On Murgon Footpaths
The South Burnett Regional Council is expected to approve the design that will be used on a $1.24 million upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths at its monthly meeting on Wednesday (April 17)
Kingaroy Show Gets Ready To Roll
A journalist and a farmer were sashed as this year’s Kingaroy Miss Showgirl and Rural Ambassador at a special show dinner at Kingaroy Showgrounds on Friday night
Missing Link Creates 305km Trail
The South Burnett and Brisbane Valley Rail Trails are now connected, thanks to a joint initiative by Nanango’s Heritage Bank and local cyclists.
Unemployment Drops For Third Year
Unemployment in the Wide Bay-Burnett region has fallen for the third year in a row, according to the latest Small Area Labour Markets (SALM) data compiled by the Department of Jobs and Small Business
Murgon Plans Second Meeting
The communities of Murgon and Cherbourg will be holding a follow-up public meeting this week to discuss solutions to youth crime in both towns.
Social Media Posts Are ‘On The Record’
A new set of guidelines explaining the “do’s and don’ts” of how Councillors manage their social media accounts has been issued by the State Government.
Art Ushers In Autumn Garden Expo
The annual Wondai Garden Expo Art Competition always features plenty of bunches of flowers, but this year it was a bunch of carrots that caught the judge’s eye.
Charity Riders Tour The Region
Thirty-five cyclists, accompanied by a support crew of 20, have been calling the South Burnett home this week … and it’s all for a good cause.
Scots Plot Not-So-Secret Society
Anyone who enjoys playing the bagpipes, snacking on shortbread or maybe enjoys a Highland fling should mark Thursday, April 11, in their diary.
South Burnett Population Drops … Again
The South Burnett’s population has dropped to its lowest level since 2013, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Iron Lady Wins $7000 Prize
A metal mesh model of a nude has taken out the top prize in the $10,000 Kingaroy Sculpture Competition.
