Qld Ag Exports Hit $12.5bn
Queensland’s agriculture sector delivered a record high of $12.51 billion in exports last financial year, with avocados one of the big movers.
Volunteers Saluted At Grand Finals
Two of Football South Burnett’s most dedicated volunteers were honoured at the Grand Finals of the 2023 men’s and women’s competitions, played on Sunday in Kingaroy.
Council Tribute To League Great
Toowoomba Regional Council has paid tribute to Queensland rugby league great John McDonald AM who died in Toowoomba on Wednesday.
Army Reserve On Recruitment Drive
Did you know the Army Reserve has a depot in Wondai? The 25/49 RQR Battalion parades at the depot in Bramston Street most Tuesday nights and is very keen for more local residents to join them.
Safety Upgrade For Highway
The Department Of Transport and Main Roads will be upgrading the D’Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia between mid-September and mid-December.
Country Muster Celebrates 20 Years
A wild hailstorm – and a blackout – on Friday night may have tossed things around a bit at the 2023 Heritage Nanango Country Muster but it couldn’t stop the music for long at the four-day festival.
Ex-Nanango Student Wins Bursary
Former Nanango State High School student Mia Glenny is the lucky recipient of a $1000 National Council of Women in Queensland bursary.
New Flood Boat For Nanango
There will be three emergency flood boats based in the South Burnett following the North Coast SES Awards ceremony held in Kilkivan on Saturday.
Top Secret Show Is Ready To Go
Last-minute rehearsals and sound checks are under way for Kingaroy State High School’s big Flair concert on Friday night.
NRL Fever Hits Cherbourg
Cherbourg’s Jack O’Chin Oval hosted a special visit on Tuesday by the NRL Telstra Footy Country Tour … and rugby league’s two most important trophies.
Did You ‘Avo Good Time In Blackbutt?
Blackbutt’s annual celebration of everything avocado attracted crowds to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail parkland near Memorial Hall on Saturday.
WBBROC On The Road Again
The Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils will spring back to life after the South Burnett and neighbouring councils held an AGM on Friday.
Friends Gather To Farewell Nina
A private function to farewell South Burnett CTC CEO Nina Temperton had to be shifted into the Kingaroy Town Hall last Thursday night as so many people wanted to attend.
New Councillor To Be Sworn In
Edwina Farquhar has been appointed as the new Toowoomba Regional councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of former Mayor Paul Antonio.
Cash Boost For Kings Royal
Prize money for the 2024 Kings Royal has risen from $10,000 to $15,000 for the overall winner!
Nanango Springs Back After Storm
Heavy rain (and hail) the night before couldn’t stop Nanango Race Club’s Spring race meeting from going ahead on Saturday.
Workshop Targets Drought Resilience
A workshop to review the progress of Regional Drought Resilience Planning in the Burnett region was held in Kingaroy last week.
Prices Dip At Local Cattle Sale
A combination of dry weather and an oversupply of cattle is driving values down.
Charlie’s Walking For A Vision
Nanango resident Charlie Hughes’ life changed overnight in 2020.
Local Heroes Share Grants
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced the winners of Round 20 of the Local Hero Grants.
