KCCI To Host Relay Launch
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will again be hosting the official launch of the South Burnett’s Relay For Life fundraising campaign.
Race Caller ‘Disappointed’ By Sacking
Veteran race caller Ross Stanley has called his last meeting at the Lee Park track in Nanango.
Community ‘Yarn’ On Truth, Treaty
The Interim Truth and Treaty Body will be hosting a “Community Yarning” session in Cherbourg next week as part of the State Government’s Treaty process.
Awards Celebrate Training Success
The success of the inaugural South Burnett Training Awards in Kingaroy on Saturday night means the event looks set to become an annual celebration.
MP Urges Residents To Speak Up
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the current Senate Committee investigating the impact of bank closures in regional areas is an important opportunity to share information with the Federal Government.
New Option To Treat Depression
A donation from the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation has made possible a new option for people struggling with treatment-resistant depression.
Thrashers Off To A Winning Start
Thrashers started their 2023 season with a bang, securing a hard-fought victory against the Dalby Wheatmen on Saturday.
Two Hurt In Bike Crash
Two people suffered leg injuries in a motorcycle crash in Kingaroy on Sunday morning.
Wondai Wolves Romp Home
Wondai Wolves hosted – and dominated – the Wide Bay Female Nines rugby league carnival last Saturday.
MP To Meet With Residents
Residents in the Federal Electorate of Wide Bay have been invited to make an appointment to discuss issues with their local MP, Llew O’Brien.
Boost For Local Brigades
Eight South Burnett rural fire brigade units will each receive $5000 worth of items from local businesses, thanks to the Rural Fire Brigades Association Queensland.
South Burnett Celebrates Harmony
The first ever Harmony Week celebrations held in Kingaroy last Saturday have demonstrated just how diverse the local South Burnett community really is!
Numbers Dip At Murgon Sale
Yarding numbers were reduced to 450 at the latest fortnightly cattle sale in Murgon on Tuesday (March 28).
Nanango Getting Ready For Show
Nanango Show Society members held a small celebration at the showgrounds on Saturday afternoon to name their 2023 showgirls and Rural Ambassador.
$10,000 Boost For Spinners
The Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball association has received $10,000 from the Ergon-Energex Community Fund.
70 Riders Compete At Nanango
The South Burnett Working Equitation club hosted more than 70 horse and rider combinations earlier this month in a two-day competition at the Nanango Showgrounds.
Plan Bee To Protect Avocado Exports
Bees could help prove Australian avocados are free of a pathogen that could be a barrier to exports, according to research by the University of Queensland and the CSIRO.
More Wind Farm Info Sessions
Renewable Energy Systems – the company behind the development of Stanwell’s Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot – has scheduled two more community information sessions for local residents.
$35,000 For Local Groups
Three South Burnett community groups have gained a total of more than $35,000 in grants from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Strengthening Rural Communities program.
Council Vollies Enjoy Day Out
Volunteers at the Council-owned Visitor Information Centres and museums in the South Burnett recently enjoyed a “famil” (ie. familiarisation tour) of the region’s attractions.
