Smithfield Helps Proston Get Moving
The official “sponsor’s launch” of the Proston parkrun was held recently to thank Smithfield Feedlot for coming on board to make the event a reality.
Byee Upgrade Cost $683,000
A joint project between the State Government and the South Burnett Regional Council to upgrade Byee Road over the past 12 months cost $683,000.
Mayors Sign Regional Waste Pact
Mayors from a dozen councils covering southern and western Queensland – including the South Burnett – have signed up to a new joint waste management strategy.
Council Project Receives Recognition
A South Burnett Regional Council project to develop a 30-year plan for the region’s Council-owned water and wastewater assets has been recognised with an industry award.
Man Faces Child Sex Charges
Detectives have charged a 26-year-old man with child sex offences following an investigation into the possession and distribution of child exploitation material.
Country Campout Will Come Back
There was talent galore on show at the inaugural “Sue and Geoff’s Country Music Campout” at Wooroolin on the weekend.
Weaner Steers Rise To $7.15/kg
Yarding numbers dropped to 400 at the latest fortnightly combined agents sale in Murgon on Tuesday (October 26).
Action-Packed Start To Speedway
The South Burnett Speedway Club’s 2021-22 racing season took off with all the usual thrills and spills on track at their October meeting.
Switchboard Sparks Alarm
A meltdown in an electrical switchboard alarmed homeowners in Tansey on Monday night.
Bron Is A Doodling Champion
World renowned author Nick Earls recently named Saint Mary’s Catholic College’s art teacher Bronwyn Martoo the “Doodle Champion of 2021”.
Pfizer Offered Door-to-Door
Health workers will be going door-to-door in Cherbourg on Thursday to offer residents free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations.
Alkaloids Manager Pleads Guilty
The former export manager of Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges linked to cartel conduct.
Wellcamp To Process Students
The State Government says the Wellcamp quarantine centre, currently under construction, will be used by international students when they return to Queensland next year.
Not Too Late For Scholarship
It is not too late for students from regional areas who started university this year to apply for a scholarship worth up to $18,000.
Model Air Force Invades Booie
Did you spot the MiG-29 jet fighter buzzing Kingaroy paddocks at the weekend? Or perhaps the Japanese Zero coming into land?
Nanango Turns Out With Pride
A large crowd of parents, students and teachers packed Nanango State High School’s hall last Wednesday for the school’s 40th annual awards night.
National Trust Recognises Bottle Tree
The landmark bottle tree near the former railway crossing at Hivesville has been added to the National Trust’s Significant Tree Register.
Gympie Truckie Tests Positive
A Gympie truck driver who visited Bundaberg is one of three new COVID-19 cases announced in Queensland on Tuesday.
Focus On Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping of commercial and other waste at Kilkivan, Wyalla and Blackbutt has prompted action by authorities.
High School Performs With Flair
Kingaroy State High School’s annual Flair concert had everything recently, from armwrestling to magic tricks … and a few surprises in between.
