Nanango’s History Roars Into Life
The historic Nanango Butter Factory diesel motor – which formerly supplied power to the local town – roared back into life on Saturday morning.
Open Day Promises Family Fun
The COVID-19 pandemic may have prevented this year’s Bush Balladeer Muster and Scots In The Bush Festival from going ahead … but Boondooma Homestead is coming back to life with something new instead.
Book A Night Of Laughs
Audience numbers are limited to just 24 for each session of Nanango Theatre Company’s upcoming short season of romantic comedies – so you’d better book your tickets straight away!
Bombers Shoot Down Hawks
After flying through the COVID-shortened AFL Darling Downs season unbeaten, the Goondiwindi Hawks had their wings clipped on Saturday, dipping out to South Toowoomba in the Allied Pickfords Cup Grand Final played in Toowoomba.
One Hurt In Rollover
A person was transported by ambulance to hospital on Monday morning after yet another single vehicle rollover on South Burnett roads.
$275,000 For Flood Resilience
Toowoomba Regional Council will receive a total of $275,000 through the jointly funded State-Federal Government Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF).
$635,000 To Develop Mt Glen Rock
Somerset Regional Council will receive $635,000 under a jointly funded State and Federal disaster recovery scheme to develop the Mount Glen Rock Recreation and Nature Reserve.
Two MX Riders Injured
A motocross rider was seriously injured in a crash in the South Burnett region on Friday afternoon.
COVID-19 ‘Roadmap’ Released
Queensland’s COVID-19 restrictions will ease further during November and December … provided there are no cases of “unlinked” community transmission of the disease.
Speedway Ready For Action
South Burnett’s 2020-21 speedway season will be roaring into life in Kingaroy on October 17, but COVID-19 means there will be some changes.
Federal Role Targets Feral Deer
Dr Annelise Wiebkin has been appointed by the Federal Government to co-ordinate national action to reduce the damage feral deer cause to farms and the environment.
New Bridge Just Needs Funding
DTMR have prepared plans for a replacement of the Running Creek Bridge at Woolooga, all it needs now is for the State Government to commit to funding it.
Lasers Target Rescue Choppers
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue is calling on the community to help keep helicopter crews safe and report any dangerous use of laser pointers to police.
‘Master’ Sessions For Farmers
South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled a series of one-on-one information sessions for local primary producers.
Council Tenders For Fuel Cell
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking tenders for the lease of land at Durong for development as an unmanned fuel outlet.
Child Injured In Horse Fall
A child has been airlifted to hospital in Brisbane after falling from a horse at Wattle Camp on Friday morning.
$40m Backing For Motorsport Plan
The State Government has announced it will invest $40 million in a plan to develop Queensland’s largest entertainment precinct at Wellcamp.
Online Punters Back LNP
Odds have now lowered for the LNP to win the upcoming State election, according to online bookmaking company Sportsbet.
Council Meeting Brought Forward
South Burnett Regional Council has re-scheduled its October Council meeting.
Wondai Carnival Cancelled
It’s now official … the Wondai Christmas Carnival won’t be going ahead in Coronation Park on Christmas Eve, and a suggested alternative location of Wondai Showgrounds has been ruled out, too.
