Rotary Launches 2022 Calendar
The Rotary Club of Kingaroy has unveiled the 2022 edition of its popular annual calendar which – this year – highlights the South Burnett’s unique architecture.
Are You Missing A Ring?
Murgon police are requesting assistance to locate the owners of two items of jewellery.
SES Volunteers Receive Awards
Volunteers from the South Burnett were among the North Coast’s top SES members recognised at an awards ceremony in Gympie last Saturday.
Mayor Issues Invitation To Minister
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has invited Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch to visit the South Burnett to discuss housing issues.
Art Students Shine With Pride
Kingaroy State High School’s bright up-and-coming artists have taken over the Kingaroy Art Gallery for the month of October to display their skills.
Desperate Plea To Save Festival
How could a festival that just celebrated its biggest year – and boosted the South Burnett economy by an estimated $2.3 million – be contemplating winding up?
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its Caulfield Cup race meeting – one of its biggest meetings of the year – at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday.
The Kratzmanns Usher In Cups
Three years ago, South Burnett identities Wayne and Eleanor Kratzmann headed to Victoria to pursue a new adventure.
Bike Tracks Consultation ‘Poor’
A plan by Western Downs Regional Council (WDRC) to build a 30km network of mountain bike tracks at Russell Park in the Bunya Mountains has provoked concerns from some residents.
Power Pole Sparks Concerns
South Burnett Regional Council will give the Wondai AP&I Society $6567 to reconnect power to the race caller’s box to ensure this Saturday’s race meeting can go ahead as planned.
New Toilets For Linville
Somerset Regional Council has approved the installation of a new prefabricated toilet and shower block in Ditchman Park at Linville.
One Hurt In Collision
One person has been transported by ambulance to Gayndah Hospital in a stable condition following a collision at Ban Ban Springs on Thursday morning.
Stolen Car Still Missing
A Toyota sedan stolen from Murgon on Monday has not yet been located by police.
Numbers Dip But Prices Stay Firm
Cattle numbers were down by almost 20 per cent at Murgon’s fortnightly combined agents sale on Tuesday, which had a yarding of 580.
Corey Wins Auction Competition
Kingaroy auctioneer Corey Evans has taken out the 2021 ALPA Young Auctioneers Competition after putting in a stunning display at Roma Saleyards on Tuesday.
Flying Foxes Simply Swap Trees
Hopes that clearing bushland along a stretch of Taromeo Creek would put an end to Blackbutt’s flying fox plague have been dashed.
$126,500 Boost For Local Projects
A hand-me-down toilet block at Goomeri Showgrounds will be replaced thanks to a $93,500 Federal Government grant announced by Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
New Hendra Variant Identified
Researchers have developed a test for a new variant of the Hendra virus which was confirmed during routine surveillance in NSW.
Local Schools Join GP Program
Murgon State High School and Kilkivan P-10 are among 50 Queensland State Schools which will have a GP allocated to them next year as part of a State Government pilot program.
Uni To Promote Ag Careers
Central Queensland University has been awarded a $500,000 Federal grant to deliver a nationwide program to attract young people to careers in agriculture.
