‘No Agenda’ To Close Ambulance Stations
QAS Commissioner Russell Bowles quashed rumours the government will close ambulance stations
No Need To Fear Pork
Influenza in pigs is like influenza in humans … it’s a regular occurrence, and although it needs to be managed, there’s no need to fear pork or pork products.
Krav Maga In Kingaroy
Have you ever heard of Krav Maga? No … well we hadn’t either, but apparently it’s a well-known style of self-defence honed from the hand-to-hand combat techniques used by the Israeli Defence Forces.
St Mary’s Celebrates Book Week
To help celebrate Book Week, Prep to Year 7 students and staff at Saint Mary’s Catholic College came to school dressed as their favourite book characters.
A Little Man With Big Dreams
It looks like Brett Watcho-Page has had a career change at the age of 5. The Cherbourg State School student wanted to be a truck driver but now wants to become an author after being paid for his first book.
Language Powers Up Confidence
Children’s learning is booming in Cherbourg because of a new teaching method.
Orana Markets Looking For Stallholders
Orana Lutheran Complex will be hosting another of its popular Hilltop Markets on Saturday, September 22.
Judgment Day Arrives For Tractors
A “Gathering Of The Tractors” occurred in Kingaroy this afternoon when Tractor Tattoo judges Chris “Corky” Corcoran from CROW-FM, Nicole Connolly from Stanwell and Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell found themselves surrounded by 50 hand-decorated wooden tractors.
Roads, Health, Education
Dominate MP’s Survey
Earlier this year Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss invited voters in his electorate of Wide Bay to have their say in his 2012 Community Survey
Man Charged Over Handgun
A 30-year-old Kingaroy man will face trial in the District Court on three weapons charges following a brief hearing in Kingaroy Magistrates’ Court today.
Youth Paroled For Break-Ins
A 19-year-old charged with a string of offences, including breaking into the Proston Bowls Club and the theft of a rifle and ammunition from a Kingaroy residence, was sentenced to six months’ jail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates’ Court today.
More Lane Closures On Range
Further lane closures will occur on the D’Aguilar Highway next week at the Blackbutt Range to allow work to progress.
An Opportunity To Empower
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging South Burnett residents to celebrate Disability Action Week (September 9-15) to highlight the contribution people with a disability make to the community
Handbook Launched For Health Workers
A practical handbook especially designed to help Aboriginal health workers dealing with clients with drug and alcohol issues will be launched on September 10.
NFF Says Farmers Are
Burdened By Regulations
The release today of Choice magazine’s “Australia first” report into the major supermarkets has renewed calls from the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) for governments to recognise the impact of the regulatory and business cost burden on Australian farmers.
BIEDO Proud Of $27m Grant Record
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation says it has helped to inject $27 million in grant funding into the Inland Burnett over the past 10 years, including $2.3 million over the past six months alone.
Former MP Dies
Former farmer and long-serving National Party Member for Gympie Len Stephan died on Sunday, aged 77
Bloomin’ Big Weekend Ahead In Blackbutt
There’s a big weekend of events coming up for this year’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival
John Threatens Seeney Challenge
Former National Party candidate for Nanango John Bjelke-Petersen is peeved with the LNP State Government … so peeved, in fact, that he wants to challenge Member for Callide – and Deputy Premier – Jeff Seeney at the next State election.
Heartmoves Comes To Kingaroy
South Burnett PCYC will be delivering the Heart Foundation’s Heartmoves program in Kingaroy as part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Discover the Benefits of Healthy Communities” Project.
