Turbine Rotor Heads Off For Repairs
The restarting of Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station is one step closer following the removal of the cracked rotor and its transportation to NSW for repairs.
Minister To Meet Local Builders
South Burnett builders and contractors will have the chance to meet the Tim Mander, the Minister for Housing and Public Works, in Nanango next week.
Call For Public Input On
New Land Access Rules
The State Government has released a discussion paper to gather public input on developing new rules about land access for resource companies.
Kingaroy To Host FFA Cup Match
In a great coup for our region, Nanango will take on 2013 Toowoomba Premier League Grand Finalists, Willowburn, on Saturday March 15 in Kingaroy at 5:00pm.
Public Meetings To Look
At QCWA Re-Openings
Two public meetings will be held later this month to look at reopening some local QCWA branches
Drought Forces Cancellation
The drought has forced the cancellation of the Prime Cattle Section at this year’s Nanango Show.
Push For Local Cancer Treatments
South Burnett Directions – the economic think tank charged with overseeing economic development in the region – is exploring ways to expand local health services.
Hospital Renovations Begin Soon
Upgrades to the South Burnett Private Hospital in Kingaroy will begin soon, funded jointly by the South Burnett Regional Council, Kingaroy Rotary and the Federal Government.
New Travellers’ Guide Unveiled
Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched its new travel guide for the region.
Conference To Discuss
‘State Of The Region’
Regional Development Australia (Wide Bay Burnett) will be hosting a “State of the Region” Conference in Hervey Bay next month.
How Would You Raise $80b?
Queenslanders are being asked for their ideas on how to reduce the State’s $80 billion debt.
Government Axes Some Solar Tariffs
The eight cent tariff paid to owners of PV Solar power systems owners by Energex and Ergon Energy will end on June 30, Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney said today.
Women Celebrate Their Many Threads
A group of Cherbourg women has been working hard to pull apart the threads that make up their lives, and then put them back together … all sewed neatly on to two dozen tea towels.
Kate Wins Youth Of The Year
The Kingaroy Lions Club held their annual Lions Youth Of The Year Quest club finals last week.
Teenage Girls Charged
Over Graffiti Vandalism
Two teenage girls have been charged after graffiti was spraypainted at KSHS at the weekend.
Man Charged With Supplying Drugs
A 31-year-old Nanango man will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court tomorrow charged with supplying a dangerous drug and possessing a dangerous drug after a police operation on Tuesday.
Students Ready To
Make A Difference
Year 8 students from St John’s Lutheran School attended a special meeting in Brisbane on Monday.
Pancake Tradition Lives On
The Christian tradition of baking up pancakes ahead of Lent has long been celebrated in Kingaroy, and this week was no exception.
Busy Times At Kumbia QCWA
Kumbia QCWA members have had a busy time of working with their community.
2014 AFL Draw Released
AFL Darling Downs today released the draw for 2014 Darling Downs Australian Rules season.
