Victorian Farmer To Head NFF
Victorian grain producer David Jochinke has been elected president of the National Farmers’ Federation.
‘Wedging’ Isn’t Leadership: Simson
Outgoing president of the National Farmers Federation Fiona Simson has criticised rural leaders who “curry favour in the bush” by driving a wedge between city and country Australians.
Work Starts On Bigger, Better BESS
Work has started on the construction of the Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) which aims to become an integral part of Queensland’s transition to renewable energy.
Local Club Enjoys Marathon Success
Kingaroy’s Go Getta Girl running club entered 21 runners in the annual Melbourne Marathon Festival this year, joining more than 40,000 other participants.
Qld Title Launches Speedway Season
Kingaroy Speedway’s 2023-24 racing season began with a bang on Saturday night with Victorian champion Matt Nelson taking out the prestigious Queensland Modified Sedan title.
Visitors Rock On At Nanango
The 10th Heritage Waterhole Rocks rock’n’roll festival at Nanango Showgrounds broke a bunch of records at the weekend.
2023 Age Pension Guide Released
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released his updated 2023 Age Pension Guide, including payment rates, assets tests and conditions.
Local Fire Bans Extended
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has announced a local fire ban for residents in the South and North Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie council areas.
Nanango Netball Celebrates 40 Years
Nanango Netball Club celebrated its 40th birthday on Saturday with a fun day at the courts in the morning, followed at night by a glitzy gala dinner at the Nanango Cultural Centre.
Sippel On Fire For Heat
Murgon’s Courtney Sippel helped the Brisbane Heat to a decisive victory over the Perth Scorchers in the Women’s Big Bash League game played at North Sydney Oval on Sunday.
Woman Hurt In Rollover
A woman aged in her 20s was taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital for assessment after a single-vehicle crash at Wengenville on Sunday afternoon.
Campout Attracts Fans And Vans
If you were wondering what all the campervans and caravans were doing in Wooroolin at the weekend … they were there for Sue & Geoff’s Country Music Campout!
Petition Seeks To Lower Speed Limit
A Wooroolin resident has launched an official petition to the State Government seeking to have the speed limit through Wooroolin lowered to 50km/h.
Urgent Clinic Opens In Toowoomba
A free Urgent Care Clinic was officially opened on Monday in the grounds of the Toowoomba Medical and Dental Centre in a bid to take pressure off local emergency departments.
QFES Imposes Local Fire Ban
UPDATE: The local fire ban has been extended to 11:59pm on November 3, 2023.
Noel Recalls 79th Anniversary
Wondai resident and amateur military historian Noel Selway has drawn attention to the 79th anniversary of a little-remembered Japanese attack in 1944 in which 30 Australian sailors were killed.
Girl Charged After Ute Stolen
A 16-year-old Cherbourg girl was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle after a ute was stolen in Murgon on October 18.
Cricket Star Chris Is A Big Hit
Star batsman Chris Lynn is used to big hitting, but last Saturday he was a big hit with junior cricketers in Kingaroy.
Golfers Are Masters At Fundraising
The South Burnett’s unique Mental Health Golf Challenge – played across seven different venues – has raised an incredible amount of money for local mental health initiatives.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
South Burnett Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup race meeting at Wondai Racecourse on Saturday.
