Summer Rains Key For Dams
If summer rains don’t occur, SunWater may be forced to cut South Burnett Regional Council’s “100% high priority” water allocation from Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams.
No Wine & Food Festival In 2020
The South Burnett’s popular Wine and Food In The Park festival in Kingaroy will not be held next year.
Volunteer Charged Over Fires
Detectives investigating fires in the Nanango area have arrested and charged a Rural Fire Service volunteer.
Have Your Say On Ag Research
The Federal Government is calling for ideas to modernise Australia’s rural Research and Development Corporations (RDCs).
Funding Targets Cyberbullying
Taabinga State School is one of 45 recipients across Queensland which is receiving State Government funding to help stop cyberbullying.
Don’t Touch A Dead Or Dying Bat
The drought has been blamed for a sharp rise in the number of people coming into contact with dead or dying bats.
Two Injured in Crash
Two people have been injured – one seriously – in a collision on the D’Aguilar Highway at South Nanango on Sunday evening.
Town Loses One Store, Gains Another
Fans of Proston’s NB Inspirations Department Store were saddened last month when they learned the highly regarded nine-year-old business was closing down.
Trail Bike Ride Cancelled
The popular Cooyar Trail Bike Ride will not run this year due to drought.
Club Celebrates Membership Milestone
When former Kingaroy resident Michael Holden moved back to town recently, the last thing he would have expected would have been a morning tea thrown in his honour.
Art Project’s A Pathway To Peace
Looking for something unusual to do these school holidays? How about helping to paint a portable labyrinth?
Have Your Say On Maternity Care
South Burnett residents have been invited to help shape the future of maternity care at the new Kingaroy Hospital.
Big Weekend For Vintage Iron Lovers
Tractors and trucks manufactured by International Harvester will be be the focus of this weekend’s Kingaroy and District Vintage Machinery Club rally in Kingaroy.
Ombudsman Targets UGL
Australian Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell says she is concerned by reports that engineering group UGL plans to change its bill payment timeframe.
Music Muster Draws Big Crowd
Nanango’s annual Heritage Country Music Muster provided a welcome boost to the town’s economy last week.
LNP To Fight For Acland Jobs
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says the LNP is “standing with the workers” employed at the New Acland coal mine and will continue to fight for their jobs.
Committee To Focus On Regions
A Select Committee launched on Friday by Federal Parliament will focus on the future of regional Australia.
Local Student Wins Calendar Prize
A talented young Kingaroy artist is the latest in a string of local students who have had their works featured on Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s annual farm safety calendar.
One Hurt In Crash
One person was taken to Kingaroy Hospital with suspected head injuries after a crash on the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy on Friday morning.
Summer Steps Out For Qld
Nanango State High School student Summer Millard is striding out ahead of the pack … literally.
