Jordy Enjoys A Big Day Of Racing
The Kingaroy Bees junior motorcycle speedway club received many pats on the back from parents after its recent Barry Stead Memorial Race Day held recently in Kingaroy.
ATO Warning On Phishing Scam
The Australian Taxation Office and Services Australia are warning the community about a new email impersonation scam that is doing the rounds.
Bat Tests Positive To Deadly Disease
The Darling Downs Public Health Unit has confirmed that a little red flying fox recovered from a residence in Warwick has tested positive for Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV).
$2m Push For Farm Tourism
An authentic taste of farm life is on the holiday menu for Queensland tourists with the launch of a $2 million campaign to attract visitors to farms and help farmers diversify their incomes.
Anzac Day Across South Burnett
I was honoured to attend four Anzac Day Services this year across the Nanango Electorate – Kilcoy Dawn Service, Yarraman Graveside Service, Nanango and Esk.
Making Money At Burrandowan
Racing industry participants have more cash-paved pathways than usual at Burrandowan on Saturday.
Full Fields For Burrandowan Races
The Burrandowan Picnic Race Club will be holding its annual race meeting at the Burrandowan Racecourse, 66km west of Kingaroy on Saturday (May 8).
Farmers Seek To Lease Rail Land
Farmers along the Murgon-Proston rail corridor have asked the South Burnett Regional Council to grant them a 17-year sub-lease to prevent a rail trail being built between Hivesville and Proston for a generation.
Cherbourg Calls For Change
Frustration over the number of young people killing themselves – and drug use in the community – spilled over at a public forum held at Cherbourg on Tuesday afternoon.
Qld Alert After NSW Cases
Anyone arriving in Queensland from 1:00am on Friday – and who have visited any of the sites in Sydney linked to the latest COVID-19 cases – must enter mandatory hotel quarantine.
Olivia Earns TJ Ryan Award
Former Kingaroy State High School student Olivia Almond has notched up another award.
Bacon Countdown Begins
Bacon lovers beware … Kingaroy BaconFest is just over 100 days away.
Council Fears Water Costs Could Soar
South Burnett ratepayers could see water charges rise by up to 80 per cent over the next decade, thanks to the State Government.
Grave Day For Pioneer Family
Visitors gathered under overcast skies on Sunday afternoon at the Moore-Linville Cemetery to honour a special pioneer of the district.
Art Shines Bright Across Region
Two upcoming events at Wondai Art Gallery are part of a new cross-regional arts festival, dubbed “Shine Bright”.
Councils Target Illegal Dumpers
A full-time compliance officer has been hired in a bid to stamp out illegal dumping in the South Burnett, Cherbourg and North Burnett council areas.
Last Chance For Arts Forum
Artists are being urged to get in quick to secure a place in the inaugural “Arts on Top” regional arts forum at the Bunya Mountains.
Schulz To Appeal Court Ruling
A South Burnett woman seeking a peace and good behaviour order against Cr Scott Henschen says she has lodged an appeal against a Magistrates Court decision.
Proston Steer Stars At Beef 21
Proston P-10’s Limousin steer ‘Sapphire’ has won an impressive award at Beef 21 in Rockhampton.
Highway Upgrade ‘Not Finished’
South Burnett motorists despairing that repairs to the Tingoora-to-Wondai section of the Bunya Highway have been completed can relax … the workers are coming back!
