Wineries Win Big At State Awards
South Burnett winemakers walked away with a swag of medals at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
Price Hikes To ‘Ensure Viability’
The Endeavour Foundation says ensuring the long-term viability of the Kingaroy Kitchen is why its products will be surging in price next month.
Salvos Host Special Formal Night
The Salvation Army will be hosting a special event on Thursday night (September 28) in Kingaroy for families kitting out students for their upcoming high school formals.
Hen Pen Wins National Award
The efforts of Nanango’s Dearne Acland have been recognised at a national level with her business, Hen Pen Australia, taking out a major award.
Nurse Receives Top Award
Kingaroy Hospital nurse Belinda Densley has been named as Queensland’s Credentialled Diabetes Educator of the Year, just three years after taking up the specialty.
Jenali’s Soaring To Success In Discus
Kingaroy State High School student Jenali Bolden is shaping up to be one of Australia’s sports stars of the future.
First Aid Pays Off For CTC
Staff members and visitors at South Burnett CTC’s Connections office in Murgon will be a little bit safer now, thanks to the donation of a $2000 defibrillator by the Salus Group.
Grass Fire Burns Near Homes
Large clouds of grey and black smoke billowed from a large grass fire burning near Barber Street in Cherbourg on Tuesday afternoon.
NSW Quits Fight Against Varroa
The NSW DPI has stopped destroying suspect bee hives, increasing fears among beekeepers the varroa mite pest – which has been blamed for “colony collapse” internationally – could soon spread to Queensland.
AGM Re-Elects Race Club Team
Andrew Green was re-elected president of the Nanango Race Club at a much-anticipated AGM held on Sunday.
Spring Blossoms For Garden Expo
Gardeners took advantage of the perfect Spring weather at the weekend to flock to the two-day Wondai Garden Expo.
Police Await Results Of Forensic Tests
Police are still awaiting the results of a forensic investigation into human remains found in the Okeden area last week.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 60s was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Tarong on Monday afternoon.
MP Blames ‘Review’ For Potholes
Opposition MP – and Shadow Minister for Regional Development – Darren Chester has blamed the Federal Government for the state of many rural and regional roads.
Medallions Mark 50th Anniversary
Vietnam veterans – or their families – have been invited to apply for a special commemorative medallion and certificate to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the conflict.
Second Fire At Broadway Hotel
A rear section of the Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy was badly damaged by fire on Saturday afternoon, the second blaze at the building in less than a year.
Man, 41, Charged With Trafficking
Murgon detectives have charged 41-year-old Nanango resident, Brendon John Jackson, with 29 offences.
Strike While The Ironing’s Hot
The Ironing Maidens – aka Patty Preece and Melania Jack – are bringing their hilarious “Electro House Wife” concert to Nanango next month, but it’s not all fun and games for the pair.
Juniors In Action In Brisbane
A bunch of South Burnett junior cricketers have been playing for various teams in the recent Century Cricket competitions in Brisbane.
Funding Available For Farmer Groups
Eligible farmer groups in the Great Barrier Reef Catchment – and that includes the Burnett – can now apply for funding of between $5000 to $20,000 for projects that lead to sustainable farming practices.
