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Major Milestone For Wind Farm

Major Milestone For Wind Farm

Construction of the 436.5MW Tarong West Wind Farm is a major step closer following the announcement this week of Federal Government environmental approval for the project.

A Funny Thing Happened … Twice

A Funny Thing Happened … Twice

A hail storm derailed last year’s Comedy For A Cause fundraiser for the Blackbutt & Benarkin Aged Care Association’s Greenhills Villas project.

Council Loosens Housing Rules

Council Loosens Housing Rules

South Burnett residents hunting for accommodation during the current housing crisis will enjoy some new options, thanks to two motions passed unanimously at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.

Thelma Features At Murgon Gallery

Thelma Features At Murgon Gallery

The 55 Million Years Ago Art Gallery and Museum in Murgon launched its latest exhibition on Saturday with another of its popular “Elegant Afternoon Teas”.

Kingaroy SS Leading The Way

Kingaroy SS Leading The Way

DEB’S DIARY

It was a highlight to join Kingaroy State School for their leadership assembly and celebrate the newly inducted student leaders.

Feedback Sought On Highway

Feedback Sought On Highway

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is inviting the local community to help identify priority locations for safety upgrades on the D’Aguilar Highway.

Upgrades Happening At Showgrounds

Upgrades Happening At Showgrounds

The South Burnett National Show Society – the not-for-profit association which owns the Kingaroy Showgrounds – has been working hard to update the facility.

Teenage Girl Wounded

Teenage Girl Wounded

A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital on Tuesday night after reportedly being shot on a property at Chahpingah.

Tractor Destroyed In Fire

Tractor Destroyed In Fire

A tractor pulling a slasher was destroyed in a blaze which spread to nearby grassland at Haly Creek on Tuesday afternoon.

History Group Toasts 50 Years

History Group Toasts 50 Years

The Bunya Mountains Natural History Association toasted its 50th birthday on Monday with a special celebration at its ‘Cedarvale’ museum.