SES Called On To Help
The recent wet weather has kept local SES crews busy.
Police Go Back To School
Taabinga State School “adopted” Kingaroy police officer Constable Chris Barron in a special ceremony during morning assembly today.
Kindy Celebrates Renovations
The C&K Nanango Kindergarten has officially opened an $82,000 refurbishment
New Headquarters For SES
Nanango SES will get a new HQ, thanks to the State Government and South Burnett Regional Council
Student Is Cooking Up A Future
Sabastian Fisher is working to achieve two lifelong goals: he’d love to play in the NRL and become a top notch chef.
Flu Clinic In Cherbourg
A special flu vaccination clinic will be setting up in Cherbourg on Monday, April 7
Union Urges Treasurer To Stand
Up Against Federal ‘Blackmail’
The Electrical Trades Union has urged State Treasurer Tim Nicholls to stand up for the interests of Queenslanders against the Federal Government’s “funding blackmail”.
Council Rates To Rise In Budget
South Burnett Regional Council has confirmed that rates will rise in the 2014-15 Budget but councillors are working to keep the rise to less than the 5 per cent which was tipped last year.
$26m Project To Boost Local Economy
Work began at the weekend on a $26.3 million construction project at Tarong which should pump at least $7 million into the South Burnett economy.
Partners Ready To Help
The South Burnett’s new Partners In Recovery program has been officially launched in Kingaroy
Funding Faces Senate Roadblock: Truss
More than $1.2 million in roads funding for the South Burnett and Cherbourg councils is at risk of being blocked in the Senate, Deputy Prime Minister and member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said today.
Neighbourhood Watch Joins Digital Age
Neighbourhood Watch Queensland has launched a new website to keep communities up to date with crime prevention strategies in their area.
SES Kept Busy Overnight
The rains appear to have started, and so have activations for Kingaroy SES.
FKG Steps Up Work
FK Gardner & Sons (FKG) have begun working a new roster in a bid to complete repairs to flood-damaged roads, culverts and floodways around the South Burnett by the end of June.
Boost For Stock Routes
The State Government has allocated $750,000 to assist local councils upgrade stock routes.
Murgon Students Shine At Show
Twelve students from Years 9 to 12 represented Murgon State High Cattle Team at the Murgon Show this year.
A Taste Of Farming Life At School
Prep students from four local schools enjoyed an opportunity yesterday to learn first-hand all about farm life (and where their food comes from), courtesy of Kingaroy State High School’s ag program.
$2.9m Station Recalls Pioneer
Kingaroy’s new $2.9m ambulance station includes a memorial to one of the town’s most famous ambos
Young Field Archers On Target
Just 18 months ago, two young Nanango residents took up field archery as a sport … and already they’re on their way to competing at a national championship.
Cherbourg Experience Wins
Mum An International Award
A parenting skills trainer has won the Triple P International Presenter Of The Year award because of what she learned in Cherbourg over the past two years.
