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Sports Stars At Graham House

Sports Stars At Graham House

Local sporting heroes Steve Renouf and Holly Ferling will be at Graham House in Murgon on Sunday for a special celebration.

Volunteers Help Other Volunteers

Volunteers Help Other Volunteers

Volunteers helping volunteers … isn’t this the country way? Last evening at the Kumbia Rural Watch meeting a special event occurred.

More Shops, Jobs … It’s Kingaroy North

More Shops, Jobs … It’s Kingaroy North

A multi-million dollar commercial development which will reshape the northern outskirts of Kingaroy – and create hundreds of jobs – is one step closer to reality following the successful purchase of the land by local developers.

Kingaroy Trail Ride Breaks All Records

Kingaroy Trail Ride Breaks All Records

The “biggest ever” Lions Kingaroy Trail Ride at the weekend attracted more than 700 riders

Panthers, Wests Win The Points

Panthers, Wests Win The Points

South Burnett soccer was a mixed bag this week but football fans got to see some good games nonetheless

Junior Soccer Results – Round 5

Junior Soccer Results – Round 5

South Burnett junior soccer shifted to Nanango on Saturday for the first of four rounds which will be played at the Nanango Sportsgrounds

‘It’s Time’ At Captains Paddock

‘It’s Time’ At Captains Paddock

The South Burnett will soon be missing a couple of very familiar faces with the departure of Captains Paddock Vineyard owners Maryanne Pidcock and Pete Eaton.

Mayors To Press Deputy
PM Over Phone ‘Black Spots’

Mayors To Press Deputy<br> PM Over Phone ‘Black Spots’

The mayors of the Wide Bay Burnett region will meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss on Friday to impress on him the importance of addressing the telecommunications blackspots in the region.

Three In A Row For Saints

Three In A Row For Saints

The South Burnett Saints are now in second spot on the AFL Darling Downs Division 2 ladder after notching up their third consecutive win

$600,000 Win On Scratchie

A South Burnett resident is $600,000 richer following a $3 punt on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket sold at the Lucky Charm Newsagency in Haly Street, Kingaroy.

Toowoomba Council Seeks Comments

Toowoomba Council Seeks Comments

Yarraman and Cooyar residents have been encouraged to have their say on Toowoomba Regional Council’s strategic direction and community plans for the region.

Healthy Crowd At Hospital Fete

Healthy Crowd At Hospital Fete

Wondai’s Coronation Park was packed on Saturday morning for the annual Wondai Hospital Auxiliary Fete.

Local Schools Win Showcase Awards

Two South Burnett schools were among the 74 statewide who were named as regional Showcase Awards for Excellence in Schools winners during State Education Week last week.

Goomeri’s Pumpkins Hit The Spot

Goomeri’s Pumpkins Hit The Spot

A good crowd enjoyed Goomeri’s pumpkin-powered fun on Sunday, soaking up the sunshine as well as just about every pumpkin-themed event you could possibly imagine.

Three Injured In Crash

Three Injured In Crash

The RACQ CareFlight helicopter landed on the New England Highway this morning to allow paramedics to treat three people injured in a head-on smash – involving three vehicles – which occurred between Crows Nest and Cooyar.

Kumbia Kindy Is Really Growing

Kumbia Kindy Is Really Growing

Fears that Kumbia Kindy may have had to close at the end of the year have been relieved … and to prove that it’s alive and growing, the children have been growing something of their own.

Barker Creek Irrigators
Angry Over New Water Plan

Barker Creek Irrigators<BR> Angry Over New Water Plan

Controversy has erupted over a plan by the State Government to introduce water metering on a section of Barker’s Creek near Nanango.

New Online Service For Farmers

New Online Service For Farmers

A new online tool will allow farmers and agri-business investors to identify opportunities to expand agricultural production.