Jason Has Expo’s Numbers
Jason Ford is well-known in the South Burnett for his interest in everything culinary … but he’s also the region’s (and possibly the world’s) biggest Expo 88 expert.
Safety Of Seniors ‘Overlooked’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is disappointed the South Burnett has missed out on a program aimed to help older people feel more secure in their homes.
Driver Hurt In Crash
A driver was injured when his vehicle ran off the road and hit a tree at Kunioon on Tuesday afternoon.
Firies Thanked For Service
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington was the special guest at Nanango Fire Station last Monday night to congratulate local firefighters on their efforts.
Charlie’s Greeted As A Hero
Nanango’s Charlie Hughes recently completed a massive 226km fundraising walk … and has the blisters to prove it.
Us Mob Wins Media Award
Cherbourg Radio, better known as “Us Mob”, has won an award at the prestigious First Nations Media Awards held in Canberra last week.
Battery Warning After Shed Fire
Fire investigators have confirmed a blaze which destroyed a shed in South Nanango on Friday morning was accidental.
Teenager Cut Free After Crash
A teenage boy was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash on Tarong-Yarraman Road at Neumgna.
An Inspirational Rural Doctor
The medical profession is mourning the shock death of Professor Dennis Pashen on Thursday evening after a tragic accident in Tasmania.
Services Give Nanango The Blues
Kingaroy Services Blue proved too strong for Nanango Scorpions in their South Burnett senior cricket match at Alan Downie Sportsfields, Nanango, last Saturday.
CTC Needs Carers To Step Up … Now
A campaign to tackle a critical shortage of foster carers in the South Burnett was launched in Wondai on Friday morning.
New Faces Join KCCI Executive
Three new faces were elected to the Executive Committee of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the association’s annual general meeting on Tuesday night.
Speak Up About Crime: MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has urged anyone who has been affected by youth crime to make a submission to a current State Government inquiry.
Health Expo Builds Community Links
The South Burnett Regional Council’s annual health expo ensured that Kingaroy Town Hall was packed with stalls – and information – on Thursday.
TRC Seeks CSG Moratorium
TRC is asking the State Government to engage in “ongoing and meaningful engagement” in regards to CSG and in the meantime has called for a moratorium.
Taskforce Arrests 25 Juveniles
A crackdown by police has resulted in 25 arrests following a recent spate of car thefts and break-ins in the Murgon area.
RES Quizzed On Wind Farm Route
The company which aims to build the Tarong West Wind Farm has moved to reassure residents who have expressed traffic concerns about the project.
Support For Four Local Groups
Four local groups have received support from the Stronger Communities and Volunteer Grants Programs.
Burglars Target Three Homes
Detectives are investigating a string of incidents which occurred in Murgon during the early hours of Tuesday.
‘New’ Bridge Officially Opens
It’s been carrying traffic since June, but the “new” John Peterson Bridge on Mundubbera-Durong Road was officially opened on Monday.
