Search Stretches Chopper’s Budget
Last week’s aerial search for the missing Dragon bi-plane cost the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter about $200,000, CEO David Donaldson revealed today.
Jared Debuts At Age 12
An exciting young cricketer made his A Grade debut for Murgon Crusaders on Saturday in Kingaroy … at the grand old age of 12.
Madison’s A Model Country Girl
Kingaroy teenager Madison Kilgour has high hopes of becoming Australia’s next modelling sensation.
Scott Elected Deputy Speaker
LNP Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott has been elected Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in the wake of the sudden resignation of Member for Fisher Peter Slipper from the Speaker’s role this evening.
Young Eagles Soar In Brisbane
Young Murgon rugby league player Karl Berlin was named “Best on Day” after the South Burnett put on a strong performance in the Broncos Cup Challenge on Saturday.
Man Injured In Highway Crash
A 25-year-old man has been taken to hospital with suspected internal injuries after a two-car collision on the Wide Bay Highway this morning.
Learn More About Agritourism
South Burnett farmers and land owners have been invited to learn more about opportunities to diversify their businesses at an Agritourism Field Day to be held at Kingaroy on Monday, October 29.
Police Tips For Tradies
Kingaroy police are worried that tradesman and DIYers could be making it easy for criminals.
Updated Age Pension Guide Available
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss, has released an updated edition of his Age Pension Guide.
Greens Question LNP
On CSG and Rail Sale
The Queensland Greens claim little has changed since the election of the LNP State Government as “community concerns about Queensland’s coal seam gas industry remain unaddressed”.
Girls Clean Up For Cancer
It’s not unusual to see fund-raising groups around the South Burnett offering to wash your car on a Saturday morning but this particular effort at the weekend was a little bit special …
Cricket Starts With A Victory
The South Burnett’s cricket season roared into action at the weekend with a victory in the opening Goodchild Shield match and a round of T20 matches played at Murgon, Wondai and Kingaroy.
SW Thunder Seeks APL ‘Lifeline’
South Burnett soccer players may now have a clearer career pathway following the formation of a new club in the South-West Zone to service the needs of advanced players in the region.
Choir Back Home
The South Burnett Youth Choir returned home at the weekend after a successful visit to Adelaide alongside the Voices of Birralee choir from Brisbane.
Skaters Have A Right Royal Time
The 2nd annual “King Of Roy” skateboarding competition in Kingaroy was a big success on Saturday.
Artists Open Their Minds To Inspiration
The winners of this year’s South Burnett Mental Health Week art competition were announced at a small function at Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night.
Countdown To Mardi Gras
Nanango’s annual town festival is on again next weekend
Nanango Was The Spot To Be!
The crowd at the Heritage Community Branch Nanango races – held as a prelude to next week’s big Mardi Gras festival – enjoyed some exciting finishes as well as the warmest of Spring weather
Clubs Compete For Honours
The South Burnett’s four photography clubs – Blackbutt, Nanango, Kingaroy and Murgon – hosted the 2012 South Burnett Interclub Photographic Competition at the Nanango Cultural Centre
Man Charged Over Salon Robbery
A 42-year-old Kingaroy man has been charged with armed robbery following an incident at a Bundaberg hair salon on Saturday morning.
