Cherbourg Wins Recycling Award
Cherbourg Council picked up a surprise award last week when representatives were called down to Brisbane for a ceremony to mark the first birthday of Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme.
$3955 Grant To Sub-Branch
Wondai RSL Sub-Branch has received a $3955 grant through Department of Veteran Affairs’ Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program.
Jessica Shines At College Awards
A large crowd filled the Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College last Thursday night for the school’s annual awards presentation night.
Shoppers Help Red Earth
Red Earth Community Foundation South Burnett was surprised recently when a phone call came from Supa IGA Kingaroy manager Trace O’Neill that he had some money to donate to the not-for-profit community group.
Compulsory Training For Council Candidates
Candidates for next year’s local government elections, including sitting councillors and mayors who plan to run again, are now required to complete an online training course before they nominate.
Fire Ban Extended
Local fire bans in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and North Burnett council areas have been extended again.
Captain’s Ride Visits Bunyas
A group of 69 cyclists – including many faces familiar to sports fans – are passing through the South Burnett this week in a quest to raise funds for charity.
$250,000 Reward Offered
A $250,000 reward is being offered for information to help locate a Rockhampton man who was last seen six years ago near Chinchilla.
Two Hurt In Crash
Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle crash on Nukku Road near Blackbutt on Monday evening.
Right Royal Time At Muster
Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey officially opened the 9th annual Murgon Rotary Music Muster on Friday … but it was some of his support “acts” on stage who really stole the show.
Gallery Hosts International Exhibition
A photographic exhibition showing Australian Diggers who served on the Western Front more than 100 years ago will be officially opened in Kingaroy this week.
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.
