Best Pies Are At Blackbutt!
The tiny Blackbutt Bakery has taken out first and second place for Speciality Pies in the annual Queensland Baking Trade Show and Competition held this week at Victoria Park in Brisbane.
KCCG Calls For Action On UCG Site
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group is urging the State Government to ensure that the Cougar Energy Underground Coal Gasification trial site is immediately dismantled and the site rehabilitated.
Town Stops To Honour Elder’s Life
Cherbourg elder Beryl Gambrill, who died on August 12 just one day short of her 82nd birthday, was honoured by hundreds of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people at her funeral on Monday.
Choral Medley At Taabinga Homestead
The South Burnett Chorale will be performing “A Choral Medley” at Taabinga Homestead at 7 Old Taabinga Road, Haly Creek (just west of Kingaroy) at 2:30pm on Sunday afternoon, August 27.
Vine Time To Dine At Moffatdale
The annual Vine Dining Long Lunch at Moffatdale, hosted by local cellar doors Bridgeman Downs and Clovely Estate, drew a good crowd of partygoers on Saturday eager to sit in the sun, sip fine wine and enjoy good food.
Police Smash Drug Network
Police have closed Phase 2 of “Operation Juliet Tangent”, a year-long investigation into the activities of a significant organised crime group involved in the manufacturing and trafficking of drugs across Queensland.
A South Burnett Guide To An Orchestra
Schoolchildren from across the South Burnett had an opportunity at the weekend to “meet” an orchestra and learn all about the different instruments – and the sounds they make.
May Day Holiday Shifted To October
The LNP Government has overturned the former ALP Government’s decision to move the Queen’s Birthday public holiday to the first Monday in October, instead deciding to move Labour Day from May to this date.
Orlyn’s A Local Sporting Champ
Congratulations to basketballer Orlyn Fisher, from Murgon, who has won a Federal grant to compete in the Wide Bay Basketball Competition.
Junior Soccer Results – Round 13
A full round of Junior Soccer matches was played in Kingaroy on Saturday. Squirts activities also meant children under the age of 5 did not miss out on the fun!
QRAA To Visit Blackbutt, Goomeri
Flood-affected primary producers, business owners and non-profit organisations in the South Burnett have been urged to book an appointment to meet with the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority’s regional Client Liaison Officer to discuss the assistance available for their flood recovery efforts.
Trivia Teams Shift Into Overdrive
The 19th annual Kumbia Brain Drain trivia competition – this year dubbed “The Piston Cup” – was a huge success on Saturday night with more than 200 competitors taking part and between $4500 and $5000 raised for the Kumbia State School P&C.
Tough Match Tests Finalists
A conversion after the full-time siren by Blackbutt kicker Andrew Hewitt tied the score at 26-all in a hard-fought A Grade rugby league match against the Wondai Wolves played at Cherbourg on Saturday afternoon.
MP Urges Graziers To Watch For BJD
Queensland producers have been urged to check the disease status of bulls from interstate, with the bull-buying season about to get underway
Publican’s Son Jailed For Selling Drugs
A publican’s son who turned to drug dealing after he fell out with his father was sentenced to 18 months’ jail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court last week.
$3.4m Threat To South Burnett Schools
Almost $3.4 million could be ripped out of some South Burnett State School budgets if proposed Gonski reforms to school funding were introduced, according to a recent media report.
$400 Fine After Fingerprints
Found On Drugs Glassware
A parolee charged after police allegedly located an illegal drug lab in Kingaroy in January was fined $400 when he re-appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court court last Thursday (August 16).
Keep An Eye Out For Snakes
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection is warning people to look out for snakes as warmer weather is making the reptiles more active.
Triple Grand Final Treat For Nanango
The Evolution Solar South Burnett Football League played all six Semi-Finals at Murgon on Sunday, the first game starting at 9:00am and the last kicking off at 7:00pm.
‘Operation Barracuda’ On D’Aguilar Hwy
Police detected more than 50 traffic offences during “Operation Barracuda” on the D’Aguilar Highway on Friday night.
