Dates Set For Festival
Dates have been set for the annual Colours of Yarraman Festival but the event may go ahead under a new name this year.
Coolabunia Link To Governor
Coolabunia has a special link to Queensland’s 26th Governor, the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC
Police Enforcing Party Crackdown
Organisers of parties and events have been put on notice that police are enforcing “Out-of-Control Event” legislation recently passed in State Parliament.
Kingaroy Water Quality ‘Improving’
South Burnett Regional Council is confident Kingaroy’s water supply will get the “all clear” soon
Calling All Would-Be Cave Men
Every man needs a shed, or at least a cave … Men in Kingaroy now have their very own “cave” that they can escape to on Wednesday evenings to finish jobs that have been hanging around for a while – or start new projects from scratch – using the latest woodworking and metalworking equipment.
Lifeline Extends Drought Appeal
Today the first donations collected in the Lifeline Drought Appeal were credited to the accounts of farmers in Western Queensland needing assistance.
CCTVs To Stop Vandalism
The South Burnett Regional Council will soon install closed circuit video cameras in 10 of the region’s public parks in a bid to combat vandalism.
New Leaders At Wondai
Wondai State School’s new school leaders for 2014 were formally sworn in at a ceremony on Monday
Charges Adjourned
A manslaughter charge laid following the death of Kingaroy resident Shaun Miles in May last year was mentioned briefly again yesterday in Brisbane Magistrates Court.
Councillors Inspect Floodways
South Burnett councillors Ros Heit and Damien Tessmann recently inspected repairs to a number of floodways in Division 6.
Markwell Street Closure
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a section of Markwell Street in the Kingaroy CBD will be closed at night next month to allow roadworks to take place.
See Red And Say Thank You
Queenslanders are being encouraged to show their support for urban, auxiliary and rural firefighters on National Red Balloon Day on Friday.
Enduro Racers Shine At Kilkivan
The first round of the Husqvarna Queensland Sprint enduro series was raced at Kilkivan on Sunday.
A Kick Start For Kingaroy
Kingaroy’s Tom Alford Oval came alive at the weekend with 42 football teams from across Queensland in town for the Evolution Solar South Burnett Football Sevens Carnival.
Last Chance For Small Farmers
People who’d like to learn more about small acreage farming only have until this Friday to act.
Primary Producers Urged To
Lodge Drought Applications
The drought is biting hard in western Queensland but South Burnett farmers – ironically many still recovering from last year’s floods – are feeling it, too.
Donate Life Week A
Perfect Time To Give
Last year, 1122 Australians received an organ transplant thanks to the generosity of 391 organ donors whose families agreed to donation at the time of their loved one’s death.
Futsal News – February 20
Futsal results from games played on February 20.
Indigenous Golfers Get Set To Tee Off
Entries are now open for the Queensland Indigenous Golf Championship to be played at Murgon Golf Course next month.
Drug Unit To Test Drivers
Plan to have fun but plan not to drink and drive … this is the message from Kingaroy Police ahead of the South Burnett Wine and Food in the Park Festival on Saturday week.
