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.
Danielle’s A Voice For Reconciliation
Artwork by former South Burnett resident Danielle Leedie has been selected to feature on this year’s National Reconciliation Week (May 27-June 3) poster.
Cadets Bivouac At Nanango
Ninety Army cadets converged on Nanango at the weekend to experience a weekend bivouac in the bush.
Animal Activist ‘Posed As Plumber’
The National Farmers Federation has slammed “radical” animal rights activists after a spate of incidents which it has described as illegal and intimidating.
Walker Hit By Vehicle
A pedestrian was assessed by paramedics after being struck by a vehicle at South Nanango in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Cherbourg Takes Home Shield
Murgon Mustangs hosted a huge day of rugby league last weekend with their annual Domestic Violence Awareness Round.
Red Earth Celebrates First Decade
The Red Earth Community Foundation will be celebrating its 10th birthday with a gala dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall on June 30.
Councillor Defend’s Murgon’s Image
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has written to the Courier-Mail newspaper to complain about a report which claimed there is “fear on the streets” of Murgon.
Open Minds To Run Service
Not-for-profit organisation Open Minds has been selected as the service provider for the new Head To Health site in Kingaroy.
Cool Gift For Goomeri P-10
Goomeri P-10 School’s P&C has received a welcome $2000 boost from the CRT Primary Schools Program.
Donation Boosts Men’s Shed
A donation by Kingaroy solar farm constructor Mytilineos has “lifted the spirits” of the members of the Kingaroy Men’s Shed.
Bogan Bingo Brings In Big Bucks
Nanango’s Local Ambulance Committee has raised an amazing amount from their inaugural “Bogan Bingo” night last Saturday.
Sub-Branch Receives $27,833
The Nanango RSL Sub-Branch has secured $27,833 via three Federal Government grant programs.
Local Schools Receive Sport Grants
Fifteen local schools have been allocated “Go For Gold” grants from the State Government to improve sporting infrastructure.
Digitrek Demystifies The Future
South Burnett students and businesses enjoyed glimpses of the future when the Digitrek Regional Roadshow rolled into Kingaroy on Thursday.
Sth Burnett Man Faces 99 Charges
Police have charged a 33-year-old Mount McEuen man with 99 offences as part of “Operation Victor Distinct”.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 45-year-old Oakey man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after investigations into the serious injury of two police officers at Meringandan on Wednesday afternoon.
