Karli’s Among The Best In The World!
Maidenwell barrel racers Michael and Karli Sanford have enjoyed an exciting few days at the National Barrel Horse Association world championships in the United States, with Karli earning a place in the final.
Severe Fire Danger Forecast
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Fire Weather Warning for the Wide Bay & Burnett, Darling Downs & Granite Belt and Central Highlands & Coalfields forecast districts for Tuesday (November 5).
Omens For Kumbia On Cup Day
While serious punters will have done some exhaustive study before they head to the Kumbia betting ring on Cup day, other patrons will just be looking to have fun
Full Fields For Kumbia Races
The Kumbia Race Club will be holding its popular Melbourne Cup race meeting this Tuesday, November 5
$54,000 Grant To Build Soundshell
A soundshell will be erected in Proston’s Railway Park in time for the town’s centenary celebrations thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR).
Crackdown On Unlicensed Drivers
Six people will appear in local courts to face charges of unlicensed driving after recent licence checks by police on South Burnett roads.
Eagles Fly At Awards Night
Traevonnah and Glen Fisher were named South Burnett Eagles of the Year at the recent South Burnett Junior Rugby League awards presentation dinner held in Kingaroy.
LNP Unveils ‘New’ Bradfield Scheme
The LNP has put the much-discussed Bradfield Scheme back on to the mainstream political agenda but in a new form which it says will create a foodbowl in Queensland.
‘No Further Barriers’ To Approval
Orders issued by the Queensland Court of Appeal on Friday mean New Acland Stage 3 will now not be referred back to the Land Court, meaning the mine expansion is one step closer to becoming reality.
Farm Grants Program Seeks Clever Ideas
Farmers with clever, sustainable agriculture ideas can turn them into reality by applying for grants of up to $50,000 under Round 3 of the Smart Farms Small Grants program.
Drought Fund Wants Local Input
The Future Drought Fund Consultative Committee will meet in Toowoomba on Thursday, November 7 to gather feedback on how to build Australia’s drought resilience.
QDO Slams Draft Dairy Code
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has slammed a proposed new code of conduct for the industry, saying it still leaves dairy farmers “high and dry”.
Extra $1.5m For Water Study
An extra $1.5 million has been allocated by the Federal Government to the South and North Burnett water feasibility study, taking the total funding commitment for the project to $3.5 million
Horror Night Was Heaps Of Fun
Little Drayton Street in Nanango was the dead-heart of the South Burnett on Thursday night … attracting ghosts, goblins and spooky spirits for another monster Halloween celebration.
Council Erases Rail Trail Data
Two years’ data about usage of the South Burnett Rail Trail has been removed from Council records because of concerns about its accuracy.
Teachers Vote For Work Bans
Catholic school teachers have voted to take industrial action next week at 195 schools across Queensland – including two in the South Burnett – unless a meeting on Wednesday resolves the dispute.
AgForce Praises NBN Co Move
AgForce has praised NBN Co for setting up a business unit focused solely on servicing rural, regional and remote Australia.
Kingaroy Water Safe: Council
South Burnett Regional Council has assured residents that the town water is safe to drink
Reseal For TRC Roads
Sections of bitumen roads in the Cooyar and Yarraman areas will be resealed as part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s $8 million annual regional road reseal program.
Home Teams Falter In Round 3
A full round of games was played in Round 3 of the South Burnett Cricket competition at the weekend, but no home teams came up with a win.
