Sexton’s Near Perfect Start
Former Oakey trainer Patrick Sexton had a very profitable time at his first try on his new home ground at Lee Park.
Grant Applications Close Soon
Community groups are being reminded that applications under the latest round of grants from the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme close soon.
Stanwell To Own Half Wind Farm
A large wind farm to be built south-west of Kingaroy received a boost on Thursday with the announcement of $192.5 million investment by the State Government.
Workshop Dreams Come True
It may have taken three and a half years to bring their dream into reality, but members of the South Burnett Woodcrafters had every reason to be proud when the club unveiled their new woodworking complex on Saturday, March 5.
Drivers Warned To Obey Signs
Goomeri police are reminding motorists that “no entry” signs are put on flooded roads for a very important reason.
Survey Reaches Out To Lawyers
A team of university researchers is seeking feedback from South Burnett law firms about how they are coping with all the current challenges.
Heritage Helps Out Golfers
The Nanango Golf Club’s new greens mower has been hard at work lately thanks to all the recent rain.
Women Know How To Have Fun!
An entrepreneur who launched a successful enterprise just for women in Townsville has expanded her network to include the South Burnett.
Internet Superhighway Hits A Pothole
South Burnett Regional Council will seek Federal Government funding for its plan to bring super-fast broadband to the South Burnett after the State Government failed to back the project.
Unusual Art Fills Gallery
A chance meeting at the Wondai Garden Expo last year has led to an unusual exhibition this month at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery.
$3m Project To Assess Water Options
The State Government’s promised Bundaberg and Burnett Regional Water Assessment – which includes water supply options for the South and North Burnett – will begin this week.
Child Sex Charges Dropped
Historical child sex charges laid against an 80-year-old former Queensland MP were dropped by prosecutors in December, it was revealed this week.
JEV In Second Piggery
Biosecurity Queensland is urging pig owners to be on the alert after Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) was confirmed at a second piggery in Queensland.
Main CBD Intersection To Close
Motorists will face more disruptions in the Kingaroy CBD over the next few weeks when the Haly / Kingaroy street intersection closes as part of the KTP.
Incentives To Get Soil Tested
The Federal Government is providing $54.4 million over two years to support farmers and land managers to access low-cost soil sampling and testing in exchange for sharing their data under the Pilot Soil Monitoring and Incentives Program.
Australia Losing ‘Free Trade’ Lead
Australia will need to find new ways to gain a competitive advantage with its agricultural exports as more countries enter free trade agreements, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has warned.
Man Bitten By Snake
A man aged in his 60s was assessed by paramedics after being bitten by a snake on Tuesday night.
Truckie Charged With Drug Driving
A truck driver will appear in court charged with drug offences after his rig was pulled over by police in Kingaroy last week.
RDA Seeks South Burnett Member
Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDA) is seeking a volunteer committee member from the South Burnett.
Dolphins Make A Splash In Kingaroy
Dolphins officials who dropped into help at junior rugby league skills training in Kingaroy at the weekend were impressed with the roll-up … more than 60 young players!
