Summer Steps Out For Qld
Nanango State High School student Summer Millard is striding out ahead of the pack … literally.
Grappling With The Gender Gap
An ideal script to promote a new racing movie presented itself nationally last weekend
Woolies Launches Drought Appeal
Woolworths has joined several leading charities to launch the STAND (Support Through Australian Natural Disasters) Drought Action Appeal.
Irrigators To Meet In Murgon
The Queensland Competition Authority has confirmed the date and venue for its workshops with South Burnett irrigators affected by its draft recommendations on water pricing.
Public Holiday For Christmas Eve
The State Government is pressing ahead with a proposal to make Christmas Eve an official public holiday.
Dozen Charged With Drug Offences
Twelve people have been charged with drug offences in the Murgon, Cherbourg and Wondai areas after recent police searches.
Swickers Finalist In Awards
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory has been named as a finalist in the 2019 Queensland Safe Work and Return to Work Awards.
Local Fire Bans Extended
QFES has extended fire bans in the South and North Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and Toowoomba council areas.
Third Try For Streetscape Grant
South Burnett Regional Council will lodge its third application to the Building Better Regions Fund in a bid to get the Federal Government to contribute to Kingaroy’s $8 million streetscape project.
Council Backs FASD Awareness
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a campaign to raise awareness about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the local community.
Council Roads Schedule ‘On Track’
South Burnett Regional Council seems to be on track to make good on its promise to grade every unsealed road in the region at least once a year.
Rail Trail Counter Data Queried
Almost two years after it was officially opened, the South Burnett Rail Trail still does not appear to have reliable traffic counters in operation.
Bill To Speed Up Agvet Approvals
The Federal Coalition introduced a new law into Parliament on Wednesday aimed at streamlining the regulation of agvet chemicals.
‘Stolen Wages’ Update
A legal firm which launched a class action over “stolen wages” will be holding an information session in Cherbourg next week.
Kingaroy Signs Will Be Pork-Free
Kingaroy’s new entry signs will be pork-free because the town is better known for peanuts.
Charity Bowls Day This Sunday
A special lawns bowls day has been scheduled this Sunday (September 22) in Kingaroy to raise funds for the South Burnett Autism Support Group.
Holiday Fun At Free Art Project
South Burnett artist Olivia Everitt is co-ordinating a free youth public art project in Murgon during the school holidays and she’s issued an invitation to local youngsters to come along
Crowd Blossoms At Spring Races
Nanango Race Club president Andrew Green was pleased with attendance numbers at Saturday’s Spring meeting … despite so many competing events being held on the same day.
Big Weekend For Small Club
The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club has come a long way in just five years … from just an idea and no track, to hosting the Under 16s Queensland Titles
Astill’s Wins State Award
Astill’s Electrical Services has celebrated its 10th birthday by taking out the Queensland Medium Employer of the Year trophy at the Queensland Training Awards in Brisbane.
