Doing The Hard Yards For Country Kids
There’s garage sales and then there’s GARAGE sales … of the type only a car dealership could arrange.
$15m New England Hwy Upgrade Begins
Work has begun on the last stage of the controversial $15m upgrade of the New England Highway between Hampton and Geham.
Junior Soccer Results – Round 11
Junior Soccer finally returned to Kingaroy on Saturday, two weeks after originally scheduled because of delays caused by the weather.
Dream Theatre Experience For Local Schools
Queensland Theatre Company will perform “Stradbroke Dreamtime” for more than 1200 students in August, thanks to sponsorship from Stanwell Corporation.
APN Appoints Board Chairman
Experienced In ‘Complex Change’
APN News & Media, publishers of the South Burnett Times newspaper, today announced the appointment of Peter Hunt as Chairman of the Board following the resignation of Gavin O’Reilly in April.
AGL Chopper To Link Up With NSW Service
A proposed collaboration between the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter and CareFlight NSW has the potential to improve patient outcomes, increase safety and training for crews, and enhance the delivery of regionally-based helicopter services, according to a spokesman for the Queensland-based service.
It’s Magpie Time Again!
It’s time to get out the plastic ice cream tub “space helmets” and brollies again … magpies are swooping as they protect their chicks.
Have You Seen These Horses?
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating nine quarter horses stolen from a property near Mitchell.
Bashers Head To Kilkivan
If you see some odd-looking vehicles in the South Burnett this week don’t panic … the 2012 XXXX Gold Variety Bash will be passing through the region.
Cougar Energy Appoints New CEO
Rob Neill, former Senior Commercial Manager at UCG company Linc Energy, has been appointed CEO and Managing Director of Cougar Energy.
15 People Reported Missing Every Day
“Take the time to let someone know” … this is the message from Queensland Police during this year’s Missing Persons Week.
Kumbia Salutes 100 Years Of History
Kumbia celebrated its centenary in style on Saturday with a huge street parade, markets, traditional fun and games, competitions and historic displays … and topped it all off with a community concert in the evening.
Hot Football On A Chilly Weekend
On a cold windy weekend in the South Burnett some cracking football was played in Kingaroy and Nanango.
Thrashers Dominate In Scrums
South Burnett Thrashers dominated the scrums in a strong performance against the Toowoomba Bears in their Downs Rugby Union clash at TJ O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Wolves Win Close Tussle At Nanango
Wondai came out eventual victors 42-34 in an evenly matched contest against Nanango in the Burnett Premier League A Grade rugby league played on Saturday afternoon at Fred Kassulke Oval.
Students Show A Flair For The Stage
The Kingaroy Town Hall was packed this evening for the local State High School’s annual “Flair” concert.
Lane Closed For Night Works
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised that a single lane will be closed on the D’Aguilar Highway over the Blackbutt Range this weekend for night works.
Students Get To Horse Around …
The students at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy got an opportunity to horse around a bit last week …
Frontline Staff A Priority,
Says Agriculture Minister
Kingaroy’s Bjelke-Petersen Research Centre won’t be immune from the need to rein back spending
Watch Out For Potholes: RACQ
The RACQ is warning motorists to be wary of potholes and to keep their tyres adequately maintained after receiving almost 41,000 callouts to help motorists with flat tyres across Queensland so far this year.
