Start Planning For Christmas Spirit!
Planning has begun for the South Burnett’s unique “Christmas Spirit” initiative, organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola.
‘Ruby’ Raises Much-Needed Funds
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association has announced the winner of their “Ruby” raffle, the latest fundraising to support their recent purchase of the former Kilkivan Catholic Church building.
Latest ‘Local Hero’ Grants
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced the latest recipients of her “Local Hero” grants program.
Thieves Target Fire Shed
Thieves who broke into the Tablelands Rural Fire Brigade shed on Sunday stole electrical equipment and damaged a roller door.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Spring Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
Fatal Hit-And-Run: Man Arrested
Police have arrested a man in relation to a fatal hit-and-run at Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Bushfire Grants Available
Eligible rural landholders hit by last year’s bushfires have been invited to apply for assistance from the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).
Riders Turn Up The Heat On Cancer
Cyclists taking part in the annual Ride 4 Relay cancer fundraiser rolled into Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday morning after pedalling through some of the hottest weather winter could possibly toss up.
‘Social Licence’ Needed For Nuclear
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has told Sky News the Coalition needed to get a “social licence” in the seven communities identified by the Opposition to house nuclear power plants before the costings for the proposal could be released.
Borumba Grants Program Opens
Applications to Queensland Hydro’s community grants program for the proposed Borumba pumped hydro project opened on Monday.
Vandals Target Popular Statue
Police are investigating the vandalism of one of Nanango’s famous chainsaw statues at the weekend.
Busy Weekend For QAS
Emergency crews were kept busy at the weekend with a string of crashes and other serious incidents around the region.
Driver Pleads Guilty After Fatal Crash
A Kilkivan man has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death after a fatal head-on crash on the Wide Bay Highway at Lower Wonga four years ago.
SBRC To Install CCTV In Park
SBRC will install security cameras in a bid to deter vandalism which has cost ratepayers an estimated $275,000 in recent months.
Council To Enforce Tough Dog Laws
South Burnett Regional Council staff will undergo training in the wake of tough new dog laws which have come into effect in Queensland.
Kingaroy Red Ants Muzzle Bulldogs
The Kingaroy Red Ants overpowered the Chinchilla Bulldogs to take out the South Burnett Rugby League’s Under 14s Grand Final on Saturday.
Thank You For Your Service
It was an honour to attend Vietnam Veterans Day services across the Electorate on August 18, including Nanango’s.
Deadline Looms For Water Prices
The deadline is looming for irrigation users to make final submissions on future Sunwater and Seqwater pricing.
Business Opportunities At Health Hub
A briefing session to explain the opportunities available for local businesses during the $130 million South Burnett Health Precinct construction project will be held in Kingaroy in October.
Hunt For Missing Woman’s Car
Detectives are appealing for information following the suspicious death of a Queensland grandmother.
