$10.4m Roadworks For Region
Funding for almost $10.4 million worth of roadworks in the South Burnett region was announced in the recent State Budget.
Quake Rattles Residents
Residents in the Wilkesdale area have reported feeling a small earthquake in the early hours of this morning.
Excitement Rising For Showcase Weekend
The new October long weekend is being held this coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday… and so is the very first South Burnett On Show festival.
Food Network Formed
The Southern Queensland Country Regional Food Network – a joint project of local councils, the Regional Tourism organisation and the State Government – has now been formally incorporated as a unique association.
Calling All Red Ants!
Kingaroy Rugby League Club (juniors and seniors) is inviting all past and present players, coaches, managers, administrators, sponsors and supporters to the first Red Ant reunion in 20 years.
Power Station Wins Awards
Tarong Power Station has been recognised by Engineers Australia for two projects which delivered savings
Coalition Launches Broadband Survey
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd wants to know how fast the broadband is in the South Burnett so he can help the Coalition find which regional areas are most in need of upgrades.
Axe Hangs Over Alcohol Diversion Service
Packed into some quiet offices in Murgon’s Lamb Street is a service which everyone seems to agree has been having a positive effect on people’s lives but it appears to be facing the axe in December because there’s not enough dollars in the State coffers to run it.
Tributes Flow For Music Teacher
Tributes are flowing for former Kingaroy State High School music teacher Laurie Case, 63, who died in Brisbane on Wednesday after a long illness.
Boost For Local Schools
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said Blackbutt and Yarraman schools will benefit from the State Government’s $1 million boost to the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Funding Program.
Tarong Fire Under Control
Urban and rural fire crews worked to contain a vegetation fire in bushland near the Tarong Power stations on Friday.
Youth Jailed Over Break-Ins
An 18-year-old Kingaroy youth was sentenced to 12 months’ jail in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to seven charges, including two counts of burglary.
Healthy Fun At Tingoora
Pupils from Crawford and Wooroolin State schools joined with students at Tingoora this morning to celebrate NAIDOC Day.
Students Visit The Real Struggle Street
Year 12 students from St Mary’s College recently took part in a voluntary Street Retreat in which they spent two days working and learning about the struggles faced by some of the most poor and marginalised
Malware Holds PCs To Ransom
Police are urging small businesses to ensure their computer and network server technology is up-to-date following the report of two small businesses being targeted and held to ransom over their customer files.
Car Rolls On Highway
A 65-year-old Mondure man was taken to hospital for x-rays and observation after a single-vehicle crash on the Bunya Highway this afternoon.
MP Meets With Firies
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington met with representatives of local rural fire brigades today to discuss their concerns in the wake of the recent State Budget.
Firies Prepare For Summer
There’s been some dire predictions recently about a hellish bushfire season ahead of us … but not if the local rural fire brigades can help it.
QCOSS Says Cuts Will Hurt Poorest Most
The Queensland Council Of Social Services has delivered a commentary on the State Budget, warning that cuts will hit the poorest and most disadvantaged harder than anyone else.
New Craft Group Seeks More Members
The newly formed Booie Spinners and Weavers Group is looking for more members interested in spinning, weaving, knitting and crochet.
