Six Residences For Wondai Site
Six residences for government employees will be built on the site of the former doctor’s house and surgery in Wondai.
Nanango Yellow Demolishes Orange
Nanango Yellow defeated Kingaroy Services Orange by 211 runs in their South Burnett senior cricket match played at Taabinga State School last Saturday.
Brewer Taps Into Solar Power
Lion Australia – owners of the iconic Milton XXXX brewery in Brisbane – has signed an agreement to source all its electricity needs from the massive Lightsource bp solar farm at Woolooga.
‘Vigilance’ Urged Over Energy Projects
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has warned local farmers and land owners to be vigilant when entering into discussions with proponents of renewable energy developments.
Simple Idea Attracts Cool Cars
An idle thought one day culminated in more than 220 cars – and even more spectators – turning up to enjoy a free show’n’shine in Kingaroy last Sunday.
Mickan Jailed For Arson Attack
Ex-Murgon pharmacist Curtis Shea Mickan, 36, has been sentenced to seven years’ jail after admitting to a chain of violent events which culminated in him burning down his family’s Brisbane home in May 2021.
Meet’n’Greet At SB Hire & Sales
SB Hire & Sales will be hosting February’s Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s meet’n’greet for local businesspeople.
EOIs Invited For Federal Grants
Federal MPs are seeking Expressions of Interest from local councils and community groups to receive a share of $150,000 funding under Round 8 of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
Banks Urged To Halt Closures
Banks have been urged to halt the closure of regional branches while a Senate inquiry into the sector is being held.
ATAGI Recommends Booster Shot
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recommended all adults aged 65 years and over should receive a 2023 COVID-19 vaccine booster dose if their last COVID vaccination – or confirmed infection – was six months ago or longer.
Welcome Back Hannah!
Hannah Phillips was all smiles at Nanango Race Club’s February 2021 meeting when she took out the Maiden on Kitty Kat’s Kitten.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its traditional Valentine’s Day meeting on Saturday (February 11).
Driver Hurt In Crash
A driver was taken to hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Brooklands on Thursday morning.
Uni Hub Plan For Kingaroy
South Burnett councillors have unanimously endorsed a plan to create a management committee to establish a Country Universities Centre (CUC) hub in Kingaroy.
Rotary Recognises Local Success
Rotarians have a big night planned at the Kingaroy Town Hall on April 1 to recognise local achievers.
Drivers Dob In ‘Unroadworthy’ Roads
A string of South Burnett roads – and the D’Aguilar Highway – have been nominated by motorists in the RACQ’s annual survey of Unroadworthy Roads.
Track Your Council Request
South Burnett residents will soon be able to submit and track their requests to the South Burnett Regional Council online.
Lockdown After School Fight
A teenage girl was taken to Kingaroy Hospital with facial injuries after a fight broke out at Nanango State High School on Wednesday morning.
Saints Ready For Action
The South Burnett Saints AFL club unveiled their plans for the 2023 season at a family fun day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday morning.
$2.4m Boost From Free Camps
The free caravan camps at Wooroolin and Wondai have added an estimated $2.43 million to the South Burnett economy since 2018.
