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.
Man Hurt In Bike Crash
A man in his 40s suffered head and arm injuries in a motorcycle crash at East Nanango on Thursday evening.
Three Charged Over Illegal Imports
Three people have faced court after attempts to import plants illegally were intercepted by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Native Title Recognised In NBRC Area
A special hearing of the Federal Court in Brisbane on Thursday has resolved the last of the outstanding Wakka Wakka Native Title claims.
Vintage Rally Attracts Young And Old
The focus at the huge Kingaroy vintage machinery rally last weekend was on the centenary of the International Harvester / McCormick / Farmall family, but there were plenty of other brands also turning heads.
Youth Council Hosts Meet’n’Greet
The South Burnett Regional Youth Council hosted this month’s Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce meet’n’greet.
Mental Health Goes Door-To-Door
Sometimes it only takes a conversation … a project that engages residents face-to-face in conversations about mental health and wellbeing has begun in the South Burnett.
Motorbike Rider Killed
The police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal motorbike crash which occurred at Murgon on Tuesday night
Lock It Or Lose It
Police are pleading with people in the Bell and and Jandowae areas to lock their houses, sheds and vehicles or risk losing them to theft after several incidents over the weekend.
Hot And Dry Summer Predicted
The Bureau of Meteorology has finally declared what many farmers already knew … an El Niño event is under way.
Toni Wins Top Award
An annual awards dinner was held recently as a culmination to Child Safety Week.
Sports Hub Has 10-Year Vision
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents have been asked to provide feedback on local sporting activities to help develop a 10-year “strategic sports plan” for the towns.
APVMA Suspends Use Of Pesticide Dip
The use of some insecticides to treat avocados and mangoes after harvest has been suspended by the the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
Body Found Near Creek
Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in the Okeden area.
Annual Police Service In Nanango
The South Burnett’s annual National Police Remembrance Day service will be hosted by the Uniting Church in Nanango this year.
Jason Takes Charge On CTC Day
Former South Burnett CTC CEO Nina Temperton formally handed the keys to the kingdom over to incoming CEO Jason Erbacher at the annual “CTC Day” on Thursday.
Voice ‘A Moral And Ethical’ Issue
A Catholic bishop has asked ‘What would Jesus do?’ about the proposed Voice to Parliament during an interview at Cherbourg.
Flyers Enjoy A Fun Weekend
The Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society hosted a “fun fly” event at the weekend at their Booie airfield.
