High Tea Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets are on sale now for the Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival’s popular High Tea on the Verandah.
Motorists Won’t Pay Carbon Tax On Fuel
Queensland’s peak motoring body has reminded Queensland motorists that fuel for private cars is exempt from the carbon tax that comes into effect today.
Lishayda’s Deadly Story
A Cherbourg woman, Lishayda Martin, has been selected by the State Government as one of it latest 14 “Deadly Stories” to be featured online.
Research Shows Big Rise In Online Sales
More than 14.2 million Australians aged 14-plus now do some kind of online activity in an average four-week period, according to the latest Roy Morgan research
Tourism Boss Urges Caution Over Funding
Local tourism leader Mary-Clare Power has warned that the recent announcement by the State Government of a doubling in funding to regional tourism organisations does not mean that funding to the local group would automatically be doubled.
Monto Farmer Elected BIEDO Chairman
Cr Paul Francis, formerly with Monto Shire Council and now a councillor with the North Burnett Regional Council, has taken over the chairmanship of the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) following the resignation of former South Burnett mayor David Carter from the role.
$25,000 Funding To Stage ‘Quilty’
Organisers of the Tom Quilty Gold Cup have received $25,000 assistance from Queensland Events to help stage the iconic endurance horse ride in Kilkivan next year.
Buyers Hoof It To The South Burnett
Cattle studs aren’t usually the highlight of a weekend out touring in the country … but for this load of travellers, cattle studs will be all that they’ll be wanting to see when their coach cruises around the South Burnett next month.
Robyn Helps Parents Believe They Can Achieve
When Robyn Green rocks up to see the struggling South Burnett families she’s been assigned to help, many recognise her.
Man Jailed On Drugs, Firearms Charges
A 30-year-old Nanango man who used drugs after suffering an horrific work accident was sentenced to 10 months’ jail after he pleaded guilty in Kingaroy Magistrates’ Court today to a total of 25 charges.
Farmers Fear Costs Of Carbon Tax
The National Farmers’ Federation has renewed its call for the Federal Government to do more to stop the costs of the carbon tax being passed on to the nation’s farmers.
Truss Urges Local Residents To
Sign Anti-Carbon Tax Petition
Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss is urging South Burnett residents to sign a petition which calls on Members of the House of Representatives to repeal the Federal Government’s carbon tax.
$8000 For Cancer Research
Stanwell will match dollar-for-dollar Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea fundraising at Tarong
MP Available For Interviews
Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss will be available next month for interviews with local residents who have a problem with Federal matters.
Crews Called To Nanango Fire
Fire has badly damaged a large machinery shed located behind a home in Bushnells Road, Nanango
Singers Get Into The Kumbia Spirit
To help get the Kumbia community into the spirit for next month’s Centenary Celebrations – and to help raise some cash for the event – the Blackbutt Singers put on a live show in the Kumbia Hall on Saturday afternoon.
Firefighter Honoured For Service
Acting Inspector Mark Long, from Kingaroy Fire Station, was presented with a long-service clasp at a ceremony in Maryborough this afternoon.
South Burnett Showcase In September
Southburnett.com.au is proud to be supporting South Burnett On Show, an entertainment showcase being co-ordinated by the South Burnett Wine Industry Association from September 29 to October 1.
Seized Cars To Be Auctioned
Did you know you the court could seize your vehicle and sell it under “hoon laws” … even if you haven’t been caught chucking doughnuts?
Zova Going Ahead Despite Rain
Tomorrow’s Zova soccer training clinic will still go ahead, despite the rain.
