Huge Wind Farm Planned For Ironpot
Community consultations about a proposed wind farm bigger than AGL’s Coopers Gap project will be held at Ironpot, Kumbia and Chahpingah next month.
Art Competition Closes Soon
Entries in the Murgon Cherbourg Youth Hub’s art competition close on May 20.
Women’s Clinics Back In May
The Darling Downs Health mobile women’s health nurses have clinics planned in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai and Proston next month.
Council Needs You!
Are you friendly, motivated and passionate about the South Burnett, and what our community has to offer?
$42,750 Boost For Sub-Branch
The Nanango RSL Sub-Branch has received $42,750 in Federal Government grants: $32,750 from the Veteran and Community Grants scheme and $10,000 from the Saluting Their Service program.
Thieves Steal Mechanical Cow
Gympie police are investigating the theft of a mechanical cow and tools from a shed on a large rural property near Goomeri.
Funding For Local Nature Refuges
Two South Burnett nature refuges are among 80 across Queensland which will receive grants under the latest round of the State Government’s Nature Refuge Landholder Grants program.
Garden Art Blooms Again
The pandemic definitely pummelled Wondai’s garden art exhibition around for the past two years, but didn’t knock it out.
Rains Came, Crowds Remained
Wet weather and a chilly morning could not deter South Burnett residents turning out in force at Anzac Day commemorations across the region on Monday.
Ballot Spots Decided For Federal Poll
The ballot draw for the upcoming Federal Election was conducted on Friday following the close of nominations.
Rural GPs Press For Reforms
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging whichever party wins the Federal Election to boost support for GPs in rural and remote areas.
Meeting To Discuss Signs
Consultants have invited Bunya Mountains residents to attend a “have your say” morning about names and signs for the new Russell Park Mountain Bike Trails.
Driver Escapes With Cuts
A 54-year-old woman was lucky to escape serious injuries when her windscreen was smashed on the Bunya Highway.
Wondai Ready For Anzac Day Battle
After Hannah and Glenn Richardson advanced their attack for premiership honours at Nanango on Easter Saturday, a different clash will unfold at Wondai on Monday.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its traditional Anzac Day Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse in Baynes Street, Wondai on Monday, April 25.
Young Players Ready For Action
It’s been a long build-up but the 2022 South Burnett Rugby League season will finally kick off on Saturday with a full day of junior and senior games at Kassulke Oval in Nanango.
Big Weekend For Equitation Club
More than 70 horses and riders from all over South-East Queensland converged on Nanango’s Showgrounds recently for Queensland’s first official Australian National Working Equitation event of the year.
Nanango Punters Hop To It
The bonnets were out in force for Nanango Race Club’s annual Easter race meeting last Saturday.
Red Earth To Lead Resilience Project
Red Earth Community Foundation will be the local agency for a three-year project which aims to help the Inland Burnett become “disaster resilient” and “future ready”.
COVID Quarantine Rules To Ease
COVID-19 quarantine requirements for close contacts will be removed in Queensland from 6:00pm next Thursday (April 28).
