Big Day On Track At Nanango
Everything was big at Nanango’s Autumn race meeting on Saturday … a good crowd, a huge seven-race card and large cash prizes in the fashion competition.
Kiara Picked For SQ Squad
South Burnett Saints’ Kiara Wright has been selected in the 2023 South Queensland women’s AFL squad.
Vax Bus Coming Back
The Autumn VaxBus will be returning to the South Burnett next month to offer more free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to residents.
Woolies Recalls Ice Creams
Woolworths has issued a recall notice for a homebrand product, “Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches”.
Four Police Officers Injured
Four police officers have been injured and three police vehicles damaged in an incident at Meringandan on Wednesday afternoon.
Council Seeks Review Of GP’s Penalty
The recent suspension of Kingaroy GP Dr Isabella Jonsson from practising for three months will have a “catastrophic” impact on the community, South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto told Wednesday’s Council meeting.
Horses Help With Emergency Relief
Horses have helped the homeless with a fundraising effort which included a week-long online auction and a western performance show in Nanango
Vandals Destroy Disability Toilet
The South Burnett Regional Council has been forced to close a disability toilet in Blackbutt for urgent repairs after vandals wrecked the facility.
Blackbutt Show Comes Back!
Blackbutt Show came back with a bang on Saturday after a four-year break caused by wet weather and the pandemic.
Cobbo Picked In Maroons Squad
Selwyn Cobbo has been picked again to play for the Queensland Maroons, the second State of Origin series for the former Cherbourg Hornets player.
Truckie Hurt In Crash
A truck driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle rolled down an embankment at Moore on Saturday afternoon.
RADF Funds Three Local Projects
Three projects have received funding from the South Burnett Regional Council under the latest RADF round.
Dam Concert To Feature Wolfe Bros
Country music stars Tom and Nick Wolfe – the Wolfe Brothers – will be the headline act at a concert at Bjelke-Petersen Dam later this year organised by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Tumuruu ‘End Of Life’ Plan Explained
The proposed Tumuruu solar farm at Taromeo has a projected life of 30 years, but what will happen to the land after that?
Chemo Needed Years Ago: MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the announcement South Burnett residents will soon be able to receive chemotherapy at Kingaroy Hospital, but says the State Government has been dragged “kicking and screaming” to the decision.
Two Charged Over $97,000 Drugs
Murgon detectives have charged a Kingaroy man and a Stanthorpe woman over the alleged sale of more than $97,000 worth of the drug ice.
History Comes Alive At Taras Hall
Nanango’s pioneering spirit was on full display on Friday night at Taras Hall with local residents decked out in their best 19th century fashions for an historic night of local plays.
Thrashers Victorious Again
The South Burnett Thrashers were short some players this weekend due to illness, but that didn’t stop the team from notching up another win in the Darling Downs competition.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman was taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a spectacular single-vehicle rollover on the D’Aguilar Highway just outside Kingaroy on Friday night.
Focus On Avoidable Heart Disease
Healthcare workers and medical professionals will have the opportunity to learn more about rheumatic heart disease at free clinical education sessions in Kingaroy and Murgon this week.
