Brylie Tests Her ‘Metal’ In Melbourne
Tarong Power Station apprentice Brylie Jones had an amazing time competing at the recent WorldSkills Australia National Competition in Melbourne.
Market Stays Firm At Murgon Sale
Most descriptions remained reasonably firm when 650 head were yarded for the combined agents sale on August 15.
Bega Records $229m ‘Book’ Loss
Bega Cheese – owners of the Kingaroy-based Peanut Company of Australia – has recorded a $229.9 million statutory loss after tax.
Garden Shed Gutted
A small garden shed in Nanango was gutted by a fire which broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Kirstie To Run For Mayor
It’s been rumoured for almost a year, but it’s now confirmed … Division 4 councillor Kirstie Schumacher will be running for South Burnett Mayor at the 2024 Council election.
Med Students Get A Taste Of Kingaroy
Kingaroy Hospital welcomed 15 Year 1 medical students from the University of Queensland (UQ) last weekend, allowing them to get an insight into regional healthcare during a four-day program.
PLAYfest Offers A Bumper Feast
The Nanango Theatre Company will be bringing a feast of drama and comedy to the South Burnett next week.
Clubs Enjoy Highs And Lows
It was a day of highs and lows in local rugby league last Saturday, with some teams being eliminated from the 2023 season, while others could breathe a sigh of relief.
Double Dingo To Hit Rail Trail
Athletes keen to test their skills have been invited to book a spot in the first duathlon to be held on the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Why Wondai? Why Not?
We all know about young people leaving town to go to uni and never coming back… but a business which has been operating quietly in Wondai for more than a year has turned that paradigm on its head.
Traditions Live On In The Bush
Everyone was blown away by this year’s Scots In The Bush festival at Boondooma Homestead … almost literally!
Council Approves Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has approved the second – and final – stage of the $450,000 redevelopment of Murgon’s QEII Park.
31 Face Charges After Traffic Blitz
One drink-driver – and 12 drug-drivers – were allegedly detected by police during a two-day blitz in the South Burnett.
Five Treated After Crash
QAS paramedics assisted five people after a Scania truck and a Mazda vehicle collided on the D’Aguilar Highway on Wednesday night.
Tennis Great Finally Gets His Way
An eight year battle to get a section of road in Blackbutt renamed “Roy Emerson Way” to honour one of Australia’s sporting greats has come to a successful conclusion.
Who’s The Voice For Young Kids?
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow believes laying a strong foundation in early childhood is the key to addressing youth issues in the community.
Lance Is Walking For A Cause
On Saturday morning, Nanango resident Lance Nash will be taking his dog, Sandy, for a walk … a very long walk.
Council Debates Ticket Prices
Complaints about the cost of tickets for the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Day At The Dam” music festival have resulted in reduced admission prices for some teenagers.
Large Fire At Wattle Camp
A grader was brought in on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to control a large grassfire burning in the Wattle Camp area.
Ride 4 Relay Explores New Routes
Twenty-two riders have signed up for this year’s new-look Ride 4 Relay fundraiser, with organiser Jason Wyeth hoping they can again raise between $20,000 and $30,000 for Relay For Life.
