Third Time Lucky For Cup
The South Burnett Race Club’s annual Caulfield Cup race meeting has suffered some unexpected setbacks over the past few years.
BUMA To Take Over Meandu Contract
An Indonesian company, PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), will be taking over the operation of Meandu coal mine, possibly before the end of this year.
Top MX Action This Weekend
Some of Australia’s top junior motocross riders will be coming to Kingaroy this weekend to take part in the Maxxis South-East Queensland Junior MX series.
Olivia Is TAFE’s First Rising Star
Nanango State High School student Olivia Nunn will be going straight from Year 12 into an apprenticeship at Stanwell, all thanks to three years of hard work she has put in at the Kingaroy TAFE campus.
Rocko’s Artwork Hits The Streets
Cherbourg artist Robert “Rocko” Langton has works on display all over the South Burnett … but now one of his paintings has taken to the streets, literally.
Another Big Year For Kingaroy High
After “dodging and weaving the COVID-19 minefield” throughout 2021, Kingaroy State High School teachers and students could finally breathe a sigh of relief on Monday night …
Reminder About Asbestos Risk
Workplace Health & Safety Queensland has released details of two incidents in August where it is suspected that asbestos particles were released into the environment using high-pressure water spray equipment.
Drive-Thru Restaurant Plan For CBD
South Burnett Regional Council will debate an application for a new drive-thru restaurant in Kingaroy at Wednesday’s monthly General Meeting.
Bequest Fulfils 47-Year Project
A generous bequest from a former resident of Wondai’s “The Laurels” has led to the official opening of the last two units at the complex.
TRC Invites Feedback On Growth
Toowoomba Regional Council is asking residents, “What kind of a future do you want?”
Qld’s Roadmap Out Of Closures
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk released a plan on Monday to chart Queensland’s gradual reopening to the world, once Statewide vaccination targets are met.
More Roadworks On Highway
More upgrades are on the way along the D’Aguilar Highway between Kingaroy and Nanango, as part of a multi-million-dollar State Government program.
Red Earth Gets $49,800 Grant
The Red Earth Community Foundation will receive $49,800 from the Federal Government under Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund.
Warriors Too Good At Home
Wooroolin Warriors won the toss and batted first in their Gympie A Grade match against Royals at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last Saturday.
Man Seriously Injured
A man has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a incident at Dangore on Saturday morning.
Southern Tassie ‘Hotspot’
Queensland Health will declare all southern Tasmania a COVID-19 hotspot after that State entered a three-day lockdown.
Council Seeks Trailhead Funding
Somerset Regional Council will seek funding to build a trailhead at Esk as the next stage of its Mt Glen Rock development.
Local Groups Share $67,000 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will give $67,000 to 36 community groups in the latest round of its twice-yearly Community Grants Program.
Quad Bike Rules Now Mandatory
New safety standards for the use of quad bikes have now come into effect across Australia.
Language Grants Deadline Extended
The State Government has extended applications for grants for Indigenous Languages programs until October 29.
