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.
APN Share Slump Sparks ASX Query
APN News and Media – publishers of the South Burnett Times newspaper – has been quizzed by the ASX over why its shares have dropped in value, alongside an increase in the volume of share trading.
Man Mugged At Wivenhoe Dam
Police are asking for public help after a man was mugged at the Branch Creek Recreational Area at Lake Wivenhoe last night.
Young Stars Welcome Broncos
Nanango hosted a visit today by Brisbane Broncos props Josh McGuire and Scott Anderson who travelled to the South Burnett for the semi-finals of the Anglo American Brisbane Broncos Wide Bay Rugby League Challenge.
Rotary Wants Your Books!
The Taabinga Rotary Club wants your books!
HIV Diagnoses On The Rise
HIV Prevention Officer Bill Rutkin has warned that diagnoses of the disease have risen in the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service region in recent times.
Private Funding May Save Fanfare
The State Government looks set to back down on its decision to scrap the popular Fanfare competition
Regional Flavours Attract Local Producers
More than 72,000 people visited the annual Regional Flavours festival at Brisbane’s Southbank at the weekend, celebrating Queensland’s regional produce and the people who grow it.
Moffatdale Mums Start Swapping
Moffatdale State School is holding an unusual fundraiser on Friday night … which involves a cocktail party and women swapping their clothes!
Local Cycle Race On SBS
SBS-TV’s Cycling Central TV show will feature a segment on the recent Queensland Road Teams Series cycle races held in Kingaroy and Maidenwell.
$1000 Prize For Best-Dressed Tractor
The South Burnett’s unique arts festival, Tractor Tattoo 2012, is gaining momentum with the unveiling today of the latest way community groups and artists can get involved.
The Cheque’s In The Mail
Cloyna State School has come up with a fun way to help raise funds for a school excursion to Sydney and Canberra … and they’re hoping the local community will jump on board.
Gala Ball To Help Build Playground
After 12 years of fundraising Kingaroy Community Kindergarten has raised enough money to erect its new building which is now at lock-up stage.
Record Number Of GP Training Places
A record number of General Practitioner training places will be available next year for junior doctors in a bid to ease the chronic shortage of GPs across the country.
Pistons Get Pumping At Kumbia
Kumbia State School is inviting locals to “get your backside trackside” for their 19th Annual Brain Drain Trivia Night at Kumbia Memorial Hall.
Looking For Artists In Motion
Nimué Gallery is looking for creative locals to take part in an art competition to be held in conjunction with the Motors in Motion festival which will be held at Kingaroy Airport on October 27.
Agriculture Minister To Visit
Local graziers, farmers and industry representatives will be given the opportunity to meet with State Agriculture Minister John McVeigh when he visits the South Burnett on Thursday.
Junior Soccer Results – Round 10
Results from Round 10 of the South Burnett Junior Soccer competition, played at Nanango on Saturday as the Kingaroy pitch was still rain-affected.
Salute For Cherbourg War Veterans
A $2348 Federal Government grant to the Cherbourg Junior Police Rangers will help fund two honour boards at the Cherbourg War Memorial.
Mini Carnival A Major Success
The Murgon Mustangs triumphed in the final of the annual Mini Mod Carnival played in Wondai on Saturday.
