Swift Action Saves Wayne’s Life
Coverty resident Wayne Charity had a brush with death on New Year’s Eve … and owes his life to his quick-thinking wife and the region’s emergency services.
RSL Distributes Early Christmas Presents
Kingaroy SES, Uniting Care and the 135 Australian Army Cadet Unit at Wondai received a pleasant Christmas surprise
Christmas Carnival Returns To Nanango
Nanango’s Christmas Carnival made a triumphant return to Pioneer Park on Thursday night after a gap of eight years, and local children couldn’t have been happier.
Armistice Ball Raises $6600 For Legacy
Legacy received a special donation from the South Burnett Community Orchestra last Friday that will help local Legatees over the festive season.
Blade Delays Slow Wind Farm
Construction of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm could fall behind schedule if a better way to transport turbine blades isn’t found soon.
Wondai Kindy Shuts Down
Wondai Kindergarten closed its doors for 2018 last Thursday, and there are no plans for them to re-open in 2019.
Push To ‘Rebuild’ Drought Relief
Red tape and difficult Centrelink paperwork were two of the issues raised at a special Drought Forum held in Murgon on Tuesday.
Council Staff Examine Petition Issues
Petitions calling on the South Burnett Regional Council to respond to several local issues of concern will be considered by councillors in the New Year
Lights Capture Spirit Of Christmas
For the past 15 or 16 years, Kingaroy’s Geoff and Veronica Hartwig have been decorating their home at 97 Ivy Street with Christmas lights
Local Heroes Receive Bravery Awards
The South Burnett Regional Council has awarded Bravery Certificates to four residents who displayed exceptional courage this year.
$1.9m Kickstarts Bunnings Construction
Hardware retailer Bunnings has invested more than $1.9 million to prepare the site for their new store near Rogers Drive in Kingaroy.
Council Revises Grant Application
The partial rejection of a Council grant application may turn out to be good news for fans of Wondai’s iconic dingo sculptures
$2.25m Boost For Council
The South Burnett Regional Council’s budget will receive an extra boost next year after the State Government announced it will fast-track its Works For Queensland grant program.
Murgon Christmas Carnival Cancelled
Murgon’s popular Christmas Carnival – one of the town’s iconic annual events – will not be held this year.
Rain Fails To Dampen Christmas Party
Many Christmas Carnival organisers are nervously eyeing the sky this week, worried that Tropical Cyclone Owen could put a dampener on their Friday and Saturday celebrations.
Animal Issues Still Top Complaints
Complaints about animals, gripes about water supply and grumbles about roads still top the list of things residents complain about to the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Approves Rail Trail Link
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the thumbs up to a plan to connect the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail to the South Burnett Rail Trail via Nanango.
Solar Farm Will Appeal Decision
A proposal to build a 130ha solar farm on a light grazing property 3km east of Kingaroy is not entirely dead.
Last Chance To See Popular Artworks
This summer, fans will have one last chance to see the works of an artist who’s exhibited at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for more than 25 years.
Council To Discuss Tourism Marketing
The South Burnett Regional Council may call in a consultant to examine its tourism marketing activities.
