Driver Dies In Truck Rollover
A 50-year-old Glenwood man died when his semi-trailer carrying woodchips rolled down a steep embankment west of Imbil on Monday afternoon.
Men’s Shed Bounces Back After Fire
Nanango Men’s Shed members have huge plans for their new building, but it’s also going to be a big project which will keep them busy for months!
Apply Now For Youth Parliament
Young people from the Nanango Electorate are being encouraged to apply to become the Youth Member for Nanango at the upcoming 2021 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.
Strong Start For 2021 Cattle Sales
The Special Store Sale at Coolabunia on January 28 drew a yarding of 1000 head.
Major Road Upgrades Under Way
The $24.5 million upgrade of the D’Aguilar Highway under way just outside Kingaroy is just one of several major road projects earmarked for the South Burnett.
New Rules Target Gel Blasters
New legislation affecting replica firearms – including gel blasters – came into force in Queensland on Monday (February 1).
Perth Declared COVID-19 Hotspot
Queensland Health has declared Perth and some surrounding areas a COVID-19 hotspot.
MP Queries Hospital Demolition
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has sent a second letter to Health Minister Yvette D’Ath, querying what’s happening at the Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment.
Horse Shows Will Kick Off Year
The public have been invited to come along to watch some equestrian action and inspect the results of an Australia Day working bee at the South Burnett Western Performance Club grounds in Nanango.
Cracking Time At Australia Day
Australia Day events were held in towns across the South Burnett on Tuesday with the usual mix of bush poetry, brekkies, anthems, flags and snags.
Meet Our New Tourism Officer
The South Burnett’s new Tourism Officer is looking forward to the challenge of increasing the region’s visitor numbers over the next few years.
Alkaloids Charges Adjourned
Charges against Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd and the company’s former export manager, Christopher Kenneth Joyce, have been adjourned to March.
Contractors To Replace Roof
Contractors will begin work next month to replace the roof on the South Burnett Energy Centre in Henry Street, Nanango.
New Faces At St John’s
St John’s Lutheran School Kingaroy has hired several new teachers and extra support staff to keep pace with a surge in student enrolments.
$437,000 Boost For Local Groups
South Burnett community groups will receive more than $437,000 in funding from the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Hospitals Chosen As Vaccine ‘Hubs’
Six hospitals across Queensland will serve as the distribution hubs for the rollout of the Pfizer vaccine when it becomes available.
TRC Seeks Feedback On Libraries
Yarraman residents have been invited to provide feedback about their local library.
Qld Health ‘Cleaning, Fixing’ Damage
Darling Downs Health has responded to community concerns about stormwater leaks and the demolition process at the new $92.5 million Kingaroy Hospital.
Bundaberg Pulls Out Of WBBROC
Bundaberg Regional Council has quit the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils (WBBROC).
Rider Trampled By Horse
A rider has been flown to hospital after he was reportedly thrown from his horse and then trampled.
