Don’t Forget To Thank A Volunteer
The Kingaroy State Emergency Service will join thousands of organisations around the nation to mark the 25th anniversary of National Volunteer Week in Australia (May 12–18).
Fanfare Round In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Town Hall will be hosting a regional round of the school instrumental music competition, “Fanfare 2014”, on June 3.
Science Put To The Test
Students from six local high schools put their science and engineering skills to the test on Thursday.
RACQ Slams Fuel Excise
The RACQ has labelled reports the Federal Government is considering increasing the fuel excise in next week’s Budget as “appalling”.
Burnett Hwy Favoured
As ‘Inland Alternative’
The Burnett Highway could get an upgrade as part of a State Government decision to create an inland alternative to the Bruce Highway.
Billie’s Next Stop Is Burrandowan
While aspiring jockeys may dream of winning at their first attempt, few would contemplate finishing their first day at the office with a two-from-two result.
Full Fields For Burrandowan Races
In case anyone has forgotten … the annual Burrandowan Picnic races are on again this weekend!
Edna’s Recipe For Success
Edna O’Neill’s success as a show exhibitor is legendary in the South Burnett … she regularly sweeps the field in cooking, jams and preserves.
Levers Road Solution Closer?
The South Burnett Regional Council may be getting closer to solving the problem of Levers Road at Tablelands
Heritage Captured On Camera
Esk photographer Neville Wright won the $1000 “Best In Show” prize at the recent Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails photographic competition.
Leading Winemaker Moves On
The South Burnett’s longest serving and most awarded winemaker will be leaving the region on Friday.
Toowoomba Gets Flood Aid
Toowoomba Regional Council will get help under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) to assist with repairs from flooding in the region in March this year.
Hot League Action On A Chilly Night
A good crowd braved a chilly Nanango night on Saturday to watch some of the best rugby league seen in the South Burnett so far this year.
Caravan In Crash
A truck towing a large caravan and a sedan collided at lunchtime today at the corner of Cairns Street and the D’Aguilar Highway at Nanango.
Power Outage Cancelled
A planned short power supply interruption scheduled by Ergon Energy for parts of the South Burnett tomorrow morning has been deferred.
Clare Had A Ball In The UK
Murgon futsal player Clare Adcock is back at home after a triumphant tour of the United Kingdom with the Australian U14 Girls futsal team.
Students Told: Seize Every Chance
Year 12 students from Murgon and Kingaroy State High Schools and St Mary’s Catholic College travelled to Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum on Tuesday morning to attend the town’s first-ever Careers Day.
BIEDO Seeks Donations
For Counselling Services
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) is looking for donations from the public to help keep its rural suicide prevention and financial counselling programs running.
Drinking Is No Game
Drinking alcohol to excess isn’t a game, but a “game” could be a clue to help young people not drink to excess …
1000 Drivers Breath-Tested
More than 1000 drivers were stopped and breath-tested by Kingaroy police during April but only three were charged with drink-driving.
