Campdraft Draws Big Roll-Up
The annual Nanango Campdraft made a welcome return last weekend … but it was a very close-run thing.
Volunteers Created A Tourist Icon
The incredible community effort that went into creating the South Burnett Timber Industry Museum at Wondai was celebrated at a special morning tea this week.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman has been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash at Crawford on Thursday afternoon.
Plenty To Host KCCI AGM
Plenty Foods will be hosting the Annual General Meeting of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry on December 14.
Arts Committee Starts Soon
South Burnett Regional Council’s new Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee will hold an induction of its inaugural committee members at the Council’s Kingaroy offices on Monday.
Man Dies In Quad Bike Rollover
A 44-year-old man has died after a quad bike rolled at Wengenville, near Maidenwell, on Wednesday.
Pensioners Get Discount … In 2022
South Burnett pensioners will be able to get a 50 per cent discount on all dog registration fees next year, regardless of whether their pets are desexed and microchipped or not.
Awesome Turnout For Farewell
A special thanksgiving Mass was hosted by St Patrick’s Catholic School on Saturday morning for departing Parish Priest Fr Chukwudi Chinaka.
Vax Rates Still Lagging
The Federal Government has released updated vaccination rates for Indigenous populations within individual Local Government Areas across Australia.
Expo Highlights Health Services
South Burnett Regional Council’s first Health and Community Services Expo filled the Kingaroy Town Hall with exhibits on Thursday and Friday last week.
New Stanwell CEO Appointed
Veteran Stanwell employee Michael O’Rourke has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the State Government-owned corporation.
Twilight Markets Go On Show
The inaugural Wondai Twilight markets held at the showgrounds on Saturday has been hailed as a great success.
Blackbutt Upgrade Hits $1.6m
Shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have added an extra $300,000 to the cost of Blackbutt’s CBD upgrade.
Arts Workshop Explores Resilience
Participants attended a three-day workshop in Kingaroy last week to absorb valuable skills to help their communities bounce back after difficult times.
Police Investigate Car Thefts
Murgon police are investigating a spate of incidents involving stolen vehicles in the local area.
Cattleman Thanks LifeFlight
The South Burnett Livestock Exchange (SBLX) selling community has rallied behind a Murgon cattle producer who credits RACQ LifeFlight Rescue for saving his life.
Woman Treated After Crash
An elderly Nanango woman received treatment at the scene for minor injuries after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia on Tuesday.
RARE Chance To Trial Healthy Futures
Peering through a virtual reality headset is one way South Burnett teenagers can open their minds to the possibility of scientific careers timed to bloom at the 2032 Olympic Games.
Crunch Time For Brisbane Heat
It’s almost crunch time in the Women’s Big Bash League for the Brisbane Heat and Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel.
Border PCR Tests Will Be Free
Negotiating the Queensland border after the State reopens to visitors from interstate “hotspots” may have become a bit easier.
