Schools Call For Volunteers
Did you know that Australia’s 1.2 million volunteers put more into the economy than the mining industry? This fact came to light during National Volunteer Week which ended on Sunday (May 18).
It’s Not Just About Fighting Fires
The Rural Fire Service is looking for volunteers who want to play an important role in the community, and it’s not just firefighters they’re after.
Arrow Fired At Car
A Kingaroy man had a rude shock when he saw his car on Sunday morning … a metal-tipped arrow was lodged deep into the bodywork.
Cherbourg Gets Ready To Recycle
Cherbourg wants your rubbish! Boxes, paper, cans, tins, polystyrene foam and all recyclable goods … except glass.
Axe Falls On Medicare Locals
The Federal Budget announcement that the 61 Medicare Locals across Australia will be scrapped has been greeted with equanimity by the Darling Downs South West Queensland Medicare Local team.
Golf Under The Stars
Glow sticks, LED golf balls, flash lights and illuminated fairways were the uncommon features of a recent game of social golf at the Proston Golf Club.
Art Gallery Plans Emu Tribute
It seems Wondai’s beloved emu will live on …
Futsal News – May 19
Futsal is on Thursdays at the Kingaroy High Schools sports hall from 4:00pm – juniors and youth fixtures.
Hundreds Celebrate Bethany Centenary
Hundreds of people descended on ‘Bethany’ near Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon to take part in its Centenary celebrations and help raise funds for the Queensland Cancer Council.
Saints Notch Up Another Win
The South Burnett Saints moved into outright third on the Darling Downs AFL ladder by defeating the Chinchilla Suns at Chinchilla on Saturday.
Junior Soccer Results – Round 4
Wondai hosted its last round of junior soccer for 2014 on Saturday with games now moving to Nanango for the next four weeks.
Council Approves Motel Changes
The SBRC has given the green light for alterations to plans for Kingaroy’s new $5.3 million motel
Cattle Producers Focus On Breeding
About 70 producers gathered near Alice Creek on Saturday to hear the results of the “Cash Cow” project
Brian’s Passing On Traditional Skills
Twice a week a group gathers at the back of the Visitor Information Centre complex in Kingaroy to work with wood.
South Burnett Bowls News: 17-May-14
The Mother’s Day Bowls in Yarraman was a highly successful program.
Faulty Triggers Prompt Rifle Recall
A recall of a popular model of Remington rifle could affect more than 20,000 firearms in Australia.
A Big Night In Nanango
It’s always a BIG night in Nanango and the champagne opening night of the 8th annual Big Screen Festival on Friday lived up to expectations.
Mi Networks Spreads The Word
A program that has the potential to assist people with mental illness in regional and remote Australia was explained at information sessions in Kingaroy today.
Women Embrace
Breast Screens
More women across the South Burnett are embracing free breast screening, with numbers exceeding targets
Waiting Times ‘Slashed’
Waiting times for semi-urgent surgery and dental care have been slashed in the Darling Downs health region according to the latest quarterly report, Health Minister Mr Lawrence Springborg said today.
