MP Congratulates Local Cricketer
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel on an outstanding season.
New Recruits Start At Stanwell
Seven South Burnett locals are honing their skills as apprentices and trainees after joining the Tarong Power Stations team recently.
Tide Turning For Pork Industry?
After two years in a deep slump, the tide could finally be starting to turn for the South Burnett’s struggling pork producers
Yellowbelly Lures Thousands To Lake
Water levels and registration numbers may have taken a small dip at this year’s Lake Boondooma Yellowbelly Fishing Competition but organisers were still delighted with the weekend’s turnout.
Mayor Refutes Tax Refund Claim
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has refuted suggestions a $767,000 tax refund claim for four years of overpaid fuel credits was caused by Council incompetence.
Cherbourg To Triple Waste Processing
A State MP paid a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett on Saturday to announce a major upgrade to Cherbourg’s recycling centre.
Sub-Branch Donates
$2500 To Inclusive Park
Nanango’s drive for an inclusive playground at Butter Factory Park took another leap forward on Friday night
Groups Share $38,800 Drought Funding
The South Burnett Community Orchestra will receive $19,000 and the Red Earth Community Foundation $19,800 in grants from the Foundation For Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR).
Grants Program Aids Mental Health
The Foundation for Regional and Regional Renewal and CCI Giving are inviting applications to support projects that improve mental health in rural communities.
Poetry And Song Launch Exhibitions
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery launched its 2019 exhibition schedule with art, song and even a bit of poetry last Saturday morning
$110m In Rebates Unclaimed
South Burnett residents who haven’t given Medicare their updated bank details could get a quick financial windfall.
New Committee Secures Club’s Future
Concerns Nanango might not be able to field teams in this year’s South Burnett football competition have been allayed.
Councils Open Grant Programs
Applications are now open for Toowoomba Regional Council’s latest round of community grants.
Report Highlights Waste Increases
A new State Government report shows more than 1.2 million tonnes of waste was trucked over the border into Queensland in 2017-18.
Council Reviews Nanango Water Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council is reviewing a plan to connect Nanango to Kingaroy’s water supply via a 20km pipeline
Cattle School Ready For 18th Year
Excited children and adults are ready to get ‘mooovin’ at the annual Brahmousin Cattle School in Nanango this month.
Free Come & Try For Junior Bees
The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club will be giving youngsters a chance to give speedway motorcycling a go for free this Sunday, February 10.
Exhibition Ushers In A New Year
A large crowd packed the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Friday night to welcome in a new year of exhibitions, and begin preparing themselves for change.
Yellowbelly Aims For Bumper Roll-Up
Keen anglers are getting ready to descend on Lake Boondooma this weekend for one of the region’s biggest annual fishing competitions.
Festival Celebrating 20th Birthday
The South Burnett Wine and Food In The Park Festival will be celebrating its 20th birthday on March 9, and organisers are planning another great family day out.
