Heritage Steps Up For Club
Nanango Race Club is sporting a new set of stairs to the racecaller’s tower, thanks to a generous grant from Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Free Service Supports Seniors
A free service to help older Australians connect with helpful local services is now operating in the South Burnett.
New Saleyard Pens Go Into Action
Thursday was a big day at the Coolabunia Saleyards … 1350 weaners went under the hammer, a zero-turn mower was given away, and the South Burnett Regional Council’s $145,000 investment in new pens was officially unveiled!
Army To Join Search For Luke
Defence Force personnel have travelled to Proston to join the increasingly desperate search on Friday for missing man Luke Fergusson, 28.
Skin Clinics Target Heart Health
“Healthy Skin, Healthy Heart” clinics have been held at Cherbourg and Murgon this week, creating awareness around the connection between skin and heart health.
South Burnett’s ‘Sultans Of Swing’
The South Burnett Thrashers had another successful bus trip away on Saturday, downing the Toowoomba Rangers at USQ after a second-half fightback.
Good News For Bunya Mountains
What’s in this week’s State Budget for the South Burnett? Not a lot of anything new, although the announcement of funding to start the resealing of the Bunya Mountains Road will be greeted with relief by local residents and tourism operators.
MP ‘Disappointed’ With Budget
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed two of the key initiatives in this week’s State Budget, but is disappointed other local priorities have been overlooked.
TRC Mayor Welcomes Budget
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed funding commitments announced in Tuesday’s State Budget.
Biosecurity Funding ‘Slashed’
Shadow Agriculture Minister Tony Perrett says the State Government has slashed Budget funding for biosecurity.
Divers Join Search For Luke
Police divers have now joined the hunt for missing man Luke Fergusson, as the desperate search by police, SES volunteers and local residents continues.
Royal Celebration For 175th
The Queensland Governor was present when Nanango celebrated its centenary, so it was only fitting the current incumbent, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, should roll up for the town’s 175th celebration on Saturday!
Vegetation Workshops Next Week
Vegetation management workshops will be held in Kingaroy and Cloyna next week to update landholders about changes to vegetation management legislation.
Jobmatch To Host Meet’n’Greet
Jobmatch Employment will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s June meet’n’greet for local business people.
Funding Cut For Business Program
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the axing of the Entrepreneurship Facilitators Program by the Federal Government will leave a huge gap for local small businesses.
Sheena’s Heading To Darwin
Push Pull Marketing founder Sheena Lindholm will be sharing her experience at an international conference in Darwin next week.
Sippel Off To UK
Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel flew out of Australia at the weekend, heading for England and her role in the Australia A team.
Cobbo Out Of Origin II
Cherbourg rugby league star Selwyn Cobbo has been ruled out of State of Origin II due to injury.
Luke Is Still Missing
The search for a 28-year-old man who disappeared in the Stalworth area on Friday continued without success across the weekend and all day Monday.
Woman Hurt In Collision
A woman aged in her 40s was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after two vehicles collided on the Bunya Highway in Wondai.
