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.
Pfizer Clinic At Showgrounds
Darling Downs Health is reminding South Burnett residents there is a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine running at Kingaroy Showgrounds this week.
Major Upgrade Proposed For Hospital
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy could become a medical hub for the region if exciting plans from operators South Bank Medical Group come to fruition.
Ken Mills To Host KCCI
Ken Mills Toyota will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet.
Vehicle Crashes Into Tree
Two people were transported to hospital after a single-vehicle crash near Kingaroy on Tuesday evening.
Border Restrictions Ease
Six more NSW council areas will be added to Queensland’s non-restricted border zone from 1:00am on Wednesday (October 12).
Snoring ‘Worse Than Wind Farms’
Stress, snoring spouses and insomnia cause more sleep issues for residents living within 10km of wind farms than noise from the generators, a Flinders University study has found.
$21m To Help Show Societies
The Federal Government is providing a further $21 million to help agricultural shows and field days bounce back post-pandemic.
