Drop-In Centre Opens
War veterans now have a “home away from home” in Kingaroy where they can relax, socialise and chat
Cheaper To Rent Than Buy
A new study into housing affordability by RPData has found that it’s cheaper to rent housing in the South Burnett than it is to buy it.
‘Business As Usual’ At Dalby College
The State Government shake-up of the Australian Agricultual College Corporation will not affect the operations of the Dalby Training Centre, a State Government spokesman said today.
4WDs Collide On Highway
Three people are believed to have sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Wivenhoe Pocket this morning.
St Mary’s Staff Vote To Strike
St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy is one of 169 Catholic schools throughout Queensland that will affected tomorrow by a 24-hour strike called by teachers and other staff as part of a wage campaign.
Visitors Flock To Muster
The Nanango Showground is playing host to hundreds of caravanners and campers over the next few days.
Which Tractor Will Win $1000?
Which tractor is going to win $1000? The excitement’s building as the judging of the Stanwell Gathering Of The Tractors competition draws closer.
$20,300 Fine For Spray Drift
Farmers who aerial spray their crops have been reminded of the need to follow best practice after a record fine of $20,300 was handed down in Childers Magistrates’ Court over a spray drift incident.
New Rules For Pig Pens
New minimum requirements for penned pigs came into effect in Queensland on September 1.
Email Outage Affects BigPond Customers
Many Bigpond customers in the South Burnett have been unable to access email for most of today after the carrier suffered a nationwide outage.
No Answers in Gonski Speech: Truss
Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss has blasted a speech given by Prime Minister Julia Gillard yesterday on the proposed Gonski reforms to education, saying the Government doesn’t have the money to meet its promises.
Junior Soccer Results – Round 15
A full round of McDonald’s Junior Soccer Games was played in Kingaroy on Saturday, including the finals of the U12s/13s competition and the last round of fixtures in the Cadets.
Nanango Wins Historic Treble
After finishing last in all grades last season, Nanango did the impossible on Saturday and won all three Grand Finals … an unprecedented feat in South Burnett Football.
Rugby Union Finals – Week 3
Results of the Elimination Final in the Downs Rugby Union B Grade competition
Red Ants Book Spot In Grand Final
For only the second time this season, Cherbourg’s seemingly unstoppable A Grade rugby league team was beaten at the weekend, and their nemesis again was the Kingaroy Red Ants.
Pile-Up Blocks Highway
A man in his 40s has been flown to Nambour Hospital with serious leg injuries after a five-vehicle pile-up this evening blocked the Burnett Highway at Tansey.
Spring Brings Smiles At Wondai
Organisers of this year’s Wondai Show are smiling … perfect weather, plenty of exhibitors and gate-takings up on last year. What more could you want?
Bike Rider Injured
A Gold Coast man was airlifted to hospital overnight after a dirt bike accident on a Kingaroy property.
Wine Industry Says: Save Our Brand
The SBWIA is concerned that the newly-formed “Super RTO” tourism group covering the South Burnett, Toowoomba, Southern Downs and Granite Belt (see related article August 30, 2012 below) will see ten years of hard work by local tourism operators to build “South Burnett brand awareness” washed away.
Children’s Workers To Be
Recognised At Awards Dinner
The South Burnett will be marking Child Protection Week with a series of special activities designed to shine a spotlight on the many organisations and individuals working to assist children in the community.
