Hunt For Exotic Pest Turtles
Biosecurity Queensland and Toowoomba Regional Council have begun a hunt for exotic pest turtles following the recent discovery of Australia’s first Chinese stripe-necked turtle.
Theft Won’t Stop 2015 Run
The theft of $1400 cash from The Ration Shed on Sunday afternoon won’t deter the organisers of the Reconciliation Fun Run at Cherbourg from staging another event in 2015.
Senator Warns ‘Change Takes Time’
South Burnett dairy farmers angry about the state of their industry – and the impact of Coles and Woolworths on their livelihoods – found a sympathetic ear on Saturday from Queensland Senator Barry O’Sullivan.
Three Picked For Bulls Squads
Three South Burnett junior rugby league players have been selected in the Wide Bay squads following last weekend’s 47th Battalion carnival at Coolum.
Hairdressing ‘A Dream Job’ For Footy Player
Tyrone Murray was giving away thousands of dollars in free haircuts before he met Gina Oberle.
Josie Steps Up Fundraising With Walk
If you have an urge to dress up in red – and then run a half marathon – then Inverlaw will be the place to be on Sunday, June 8.
Football Back After Break
After a two-week hiatus for the Easter school holidays. football has returned to the South Burnett
‘Virtual’ Forums Start Tonight
The first of four Strong Choices “virtual town hall” teleconferences organised by the State Government will get underway this evening with residents from the Darling Downs and western Queensland invited to take part.
Mayor To Play Key Role In Rail Push
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio will represent southern Queensland’s interests in a group formed to ensure local government plays a key role in the development of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line.
Saint Named In Rep Squad
South Burnett Saints player Daniel Trace has today been named vice-captain of the Under 16 Darling Downs Demons side which will take on Wide Bay on May 10 in Kingaroy.
Junior Soccer Results – Round 1
The opening round of junior soccer was played at Wondai Sportsgrounds on Saturday.
Thieves Break Into Post Office
Thieves last week targeted the Yarraman Post Office and the attached Council Library.
SES Joins Search
SES volunteers from Kingaroy and Nanango joined the search at the weekend for a woman missing from a property near Toogoolawah.
Running For Fun And Reconciliation
More than 300 runners and walkers took part in the inaugural Cherbourg Reconciliation Fun Run on Sunday morning.
Saints Miss Out In Nailbiter
The South Burnett Saints AFL team’s first home game of the season turned into a cliffhanger
Large Crowds Turn Out To Remember
Kingaroy residents set new records for attendance at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations, with a large crowd at the Dawn Service, and an even greater assembly for the procession and morning observance
Wondai Marches In Memory
Wondai’s Anzac Day commemorations began with the traditional dawn service at 5:00am which attracted a crowd of more than 200 people
Show Of Force At Murgon
A bren gun carrier, Jeep and a World War II-era motorbike led the morning Anzac Day parade in Murgon
Anzac Day Draws Big Crowds
Nanango residents turned out in force at the War Memorial on the corner of Drayton and Henry streets on Anzac Day for the traditional Dawn Service
More Anzac Commemorations
Many other towns and villages throughout the South Burnett marked Anzac Day with Dawn Services, morning commemorations or marches
