Delegation Leaves For Dodewaard
The South Burnett contingent heading to the Netherlands to mark the 70th anniversary of the death of Murgon World War II hero Flight Sergeant Patrick Tiernan flew out from Brisbane today.
Woman Fined After Bat Attack
A woman who drove her adult son to River Road in Kingaroy so he could take retribution after an alleged incident at the park, has been convicted of going armed in public to cause fear.
Couple Celebrates 65 Years
Former South Burnett residents Bryan and Eunice Heading celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary recently
Now Could Be The
Time To Burn Off …
Firefighters are urging landowners to prioritise reducing their bushfire risk ahead of the upcoming fire season.
Ergon Adopts New
Charter For Developers
Real estate developers in regional Queensland will save time and money and find it easier to connect to the electricity grid under a new charter released by Ergon Energy, according to the State Government.
Ag Conference To Focus
On Doubling Production
The inaugural Queensland Agriculture Conference will be held in Brisbane on June 26.
Youth Hurt At Dam
A 17-year-old youth suffered a suspected head injury in a water tubing accident at Bjelke-Petersen Dam on Saturday afternoon.
South Burnett Bowls News: 26-Apr-14
My online column is a little late this week because I wanted to include the latest news about yesterday’s Anzac Day competitions. I hope the slight delay won’t inconvenience regular readers.
Police Search For Missing Woman
Police are conducting a search for a 37-year-old woman reported missing from a property at Toogoolawah yesterday.
Locals Win Big At Wondai
The return of Wondai’s traditional Anzac Day races has again proven to be a shot in the arm for the South Burnett, with local trainers bringing home some big wins and a large crowd flocking through the gates for the South Burnett Race Club.
Qld’s Best Pork Goes On Show
There’s going to be a special emphasis on one of the South Burnett’s leading primary industries at this year’s Kingaroy Show … pork.
Ex-Students Earn Awards
Three former St Mary’s Catholic College students are making their mark in their tertiary studies, winning Academic Achievement awards at the University of Southern Queensland.
Junior AFL Program Ready To Kick Off
An introductory program for young AFL players will begin soon in Nanango and Cherbourg, run in conjunction with the South Burnett Saints.
Musical Journey Takes New Turn
Andrew Beckett went from playing guitar around Woorabinda campfires to courting record companies
Learn To Shoot Great Portraits
Tipperary Flats in Nanango will be a hive of activity of Sunday, May 18 when the Nanango and District Camera Club holds its popular annual Portrait Workshop.
Council To Sponsor 2014 Rides
South Burnett Regional Council will again be supporting Cycling Queensland’s Tour de Kumbia and Tour de Kingaroy.
Possum Causes Blackout
A possum has been blamed for a blackout that left about 1700 Ergon Energy customers in Kingaroy without power for about two hours last night.
Park Name Recalls Pioneer Brothers
The SBRC has voted to name a park after the Carew brothers, who moved to Kingaroy in 1898.
Farmers Invited To Meet
Parliamentary Delegation
South Burnett farmers will have the opportunity next week to speak firsthand with a parliamentary delegation coming to the region to assess how helpful the State Government’s drought package has been.
Tourist Park Expansions Planned
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to build extra holiday accommodation units at the Yallakool and Lake Boondooma tourist parks after Easter holiday makers booked out all existing cabins at both dams.
