Second Life For Ex-Racehorses
Riders came to Nanango last weekend from all over SE Queensland for a weekend of learning and connecting with horses, campfires and new friendships at the Nanango Equestrian Centre.
Sidney Is Still Missing
Police have renewed their calls for public help to locate 79-year-old Sidney Clark, after the vehicle he was driving and trailer were found abandoned.
Power On Show At Nanango
The Power Up Show, Shine and Swap Meet at Nanango last Sunday will help to “power up” the sporting activities held every week at the Alan Downie Sports Fields.
Grants To Aid Sports Clubs
A large number of local sporting clubs have received $2500 grants under Round 3 of the State Government’s Active Clubs program.
Hospital Expands Specialist Service
South Burnett residents requiring specialised urology services will now be able to stay closer to home thanks to the expansion of the Specialist Outpatient Department at Kingaroy Hospital.
GP Practice To Close Down
Rumours the Kingaroy Medical Centre in Youngman Street was about to close have been confirmed.
Ergon Records 57 Powerline Strikes
Ergon Energy is reminding farmers – and everyone working on rural properties – to always “Look Up and Live”.
Ladies Day Tickets On Sale
South Burnett Saints are gearing up for their big Ladies Day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday, June 10.
Simple Message: No More Violence
The annual Domestic Violence Awareness march through the streets of Cherbourg on Tuesday had a simple message: “No More Violence”.
Workshops On Koalas
The Burnett Catchment Care Association is seeking volunteers to collect and analyse koala poop!
Dairy Farmers Angry Over Milk Cut
Queensland dairy farmers have expressed anger at a decision by major processor Lactalis to cut their milk prices by 5c per litre.
Call Centre Praised At Awards
The call centre project at Cherbourg was Highly Commended on Tuesday night at the Queensland Reconciliation Awards in Brisbane.
Woman Charged With Car Theft
A 20-year-old Cherbourg woman has been charged after she allegedly stole a motor vehicle from an address in Jerome Street, Cherbourg, on May 27.
Two Taken To Hospital
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway near Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Crash Inquest Opens In Brisbane
An inquest opened in Brisbane on Wednesday into the fiery crash which killed five people – and shocked Kumbia residents and emergency workers – four years ago.
Have You Seen Sidney?
Police are seeking urgent public assistance to locate 79-year-old Sidney Clark who has been missing from Chinchilla since Monday afternoon.
Auxiliary Funds $34,000 Trolley
Raffles and other fundraising activities have paid off for the members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary who have managed to collect an amazing $34,000 to assist the facility.
$97,000 Upgrade For SES
Blackbutt’s SES shed in Muir Street is about to get a $97,649 upgrade, including a new roof.
Morning Tea Drums Up Interest
South Burnett Care hosted an “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” fundraiser in Kingaroy on Thursday morning, but it was also a great way to have some fun.
Fire Crews Called To Home
Three fire crews were called to a suspected house fire in Kingaroy on Monday night.
