Pioneer Family Recognised At Races
A good crowd turned out at Nanango’s Lee Park racecourse on Easter Saturday to enjoy the racing, and wish local identities Barry and Mary Green a happy Golden Wedding anniversary.
Survey To Assess VIC’s Future
An online survey will determine what the Murgon community would like to see done with their Visitor Information Centre.
Injured Rider Trapped Down Hill
Firefighters had to use a ladder to reach a seriously injured motorcycle rider down a 20 metre embankment at Cinnabar.
Man Shot At Coominya
Police are investigating a shooting which occurred at Coominya on Easter Saturday morning.
Contrasting Works By One Family
Kingaroy’s Blue family and friend Leanne Hicks have taken over the Kingaroy Art Gallery for the month of April.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding Lee Park’s popular Easter race meeting on Saturday, April 6.
Winning Day Despite Scoreboard Loss
They may not have come out on top on the scoreboard, but the Blackbutt Yarraman Junior Rugby League Club were the real winners at last Saturday’s “friendly” with the Nanango Stags.
‘South’ Golfers Win Inaugural Shield
Some of the best golfers from clubs across the South Burnett assembled in “North” and “South” teams at Murgon last Saturday to compete for the inaugural Price-Smith Shield.
Free Workshops For Farmers
Four free workshops for farmers will be held in the South Burnett over the next few weeks, hosted by the South Burnett Regional Council and BIEDO.
Funding Available To Fix ‘Black Spots’
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging telecommunication companies to extend mobile phone coverage and improve communication networks in regional Queensland by taking advantage of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.
Easter Comes Early In Murgon
Fortunately the rain – which bedevilled Murgon’s Christmas Fair for so many years – held off for the town’s Easter celebration.
Growers Warned To Check For Mice
Growers have been urged to check their paddocks for signs of mouse activity as reports of infestations emerge.
Gem Show Sparkles At Wondai
South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s fourth annual gem show sparkled on the weekend at Wondai Sportsground.
Confusion Over Bed Numbers
The LNP State Opposition has produced figures that show the number of beds at three South Burnett hospitals have been slashed, including 28 fewer at the new Kingaroy Hospital.
Six Projects To Improve Safety
Six projects designed to improve safety around local schools have gained $1.2 million funding from the State Government’s School Transport Infrastructure Program.
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.
