Treasurer ‘Wrong’ On Stanwell Profit
The ETU has accused Treasurer Tim Nicholls of being “economical with the truth” in Kingaroy
Stanwell Looking At Kunioon ‘Options’
The stalled Kunioon coal mine development near Kingaroy – put on hold in 2010 – is still an important part of the Stanwell portfolio, visitors to the corporation’s Tarong North Power Station were told this week.
Huge Day For Young Riders
A total of 109 riders from 14 schools turned out for the second annual Cow Horse Day which was held at Nanango Showgrounds on Thursday
Locals Receive $1.3m In Travel Subsidies
South Burnett residents received $1.3 million in patient travel subsidies in the first eight months of this financial year, the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS) said today.
AgForce Launches ‘360 Series’
AgForce Queensland announced today it will host five separate industry events around Queensland in 2014 in place of its traditional State Conference.
Poppies Placed On Graves
The South Burnett delegates making a pilgrimage to war graves in Belgium and the Netherlands have had their most emotional day so far.
Historic Motorbikes Hit The Road
Veteran and vintage motorcycles from the Historical Motor Cycle Club of Queensland will be visiting the South Burnett for their annual Bunya Rally at the weekend.
Flying Fox Causes Blackout
A flying fox returning home to roost after feeding has been blamed for a power outage that blacked out parts of Kingaroy in the early of this morning.
Vehicle Rolls On Highway
An elderly man travelling from Gympie to Victoria had his travel plans cut short when he ran off the Bunya Highway south of Kumbia on Anzac Day.
Hands On With Road Safety
Our roads could become just that little but safer after more than 300 Year 11 students from across the South Burnett were put through the annual RYDA program at the Kingaroy TAFE college this week.
Record Entries In Pork Competition
The decision by Kingaroy Show organisers the re-launch their annual pork competition as the Queensland Pork and Bacon Carcase Classic – and to lift prize money – has paid dividends with a record 53 nominations being received.
Petition Targets
Coolabunia Toilet Block
A petition signed by 90 people calling for the demolition of the Coolabunia toilets has sparked great debate on social media.
Special Day For Cattle Producers
A group of local beef producers has decided to get a helping hand from a number of experts to make some of the inevitably difficult decision making a little easier.
Rotary Exchange
Builds Confidence
Kashaunica Stanley lived “a life in a year” in Canada and came home with an impressive award.
Team To Boost School Attendance
A group of local people have been hired by Cherbourg State School to help boost students’ attendance.
Tiernan’s Crewmates Remembered
The South Burnett delegates visiting the Netherlands to honour former Murgon resident Patrick Tiernan have arrived safely in Europe and have begun their visit to significant war cemeteries.
Aussie Milk Heading To China In New Deal
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) has applauded the news this week from farmer owned co-op Norco that the process for taking fresh milk from Australia and landing it into China has become simpler.
Day To Thank Midwives
Kingaroy Hospital will be celebrating the work of midwives next Monday, the International Day of the Midwife.
Toowoomba Forum ‘Failure’
After yesterday’s Strong Choices forum in Kingaroy, Treasurer Tim Nicholls travelled to Highfields to speak to Toowoomba residents, but the event was less successful if reports from the Electrical Trades Union are accurate.
Have Your Say On Signs
Yarraman and Cooyar residents have just four more days to register their support and ideas for new entrance signage being commissioned by Toowoomba Regional Council.
