Finlay To Head Future Drought Fund
Former National Farmers Federation president Brent Finlay has been appointed chairman of the new Future Drought Fund consultative committee.
Holy Guacamole! Blackbutt Was Big …
The 2019 Blackbutt Avocado Festival had everything on Saturday … from parachute jumps and a parade, to budgies, postripping and lots and lots of visitors.
Tourism Sign Plan Revived
A plan to upgrade three “old and tired” signs promoting the Yallakool Tourist Park and Moffatdale’s wineries has been given a new lease of life
Italian Spirit Defies The Drought
Windy weather and a dust haze that blanketed the South Burnett were not enough to stop Moffatdale Ridge Winery’s annual Italian Festival delighting hundreds of festival-goers.
$3058 Grant To SES
Nanango SES has received a $3058 grant from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to buy first aid mannequins for Nanango.
Have You Seen Elizabeth?
UPDATE September 18: Elizabeth has been located safe and well.
Runaway Celebration For 80th
It’s not every day that you turn 80, but almost every Saturday you will find Angela Clarke out on the South Burnett Rail Trail with the Wondai parkrun group.
Invitation To Young Rugby Players
Former Durong South State School principal Clint Morrison – now based in Gympie – is hoping to revive interest in rugby union among South Burnett youngsters.
Fire Crews At Taromeo
Three QFES crews are at a fire burning near Franks Road and Cameron Road, Taromeo.
Boy Bitten By Dog
A young boy was taken to Kingaroy Hospital on Sunday morning after being bitten by a dog.
Ava Good Day Out In Blackbutt!
Ava go at this! Would you like a chance of winning $1000 by simply rolling an avocado? Then you’d better get on down to Blackbutt this Saturday!
MX Riders Ready To Compete
The South Burnett Junior Motorcycle Club will be hosting Round 3 of the 2019 South East Queensland Junior Motocross Series (SEQJMX) at their track near Kingaroy Airport this weekend.
Swimming Pools To Open Soon
Summer’s just around the corner, so it’s time to start break out the togs!
AgForce Dismayed By Court Ruling
AgForce says a decision by the High Court this week has made vegetation management for Queensland primary producers even more confusing, exposing them to fines of up to $600,000 per breach.
Nominations Open For Awards
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards.
Qld Titles On This Weekend
Two days of exciting junior motorcycle racing will be happening this weekend at the Kingaroy Showgrounds when the Queensland Speedway Titles come to town.
Award Salutes Daniel’s Courage
A Kingaroy ambulance officer who forced his way through fire and smoke to retrieve one of the victims from an horrific head-on crash south of Kumbia earlier this year has been recognised at the QAS Commissioner’s Achievement Awards in Brisbane.
Plea For Help Put To Parliament
The South Burnett Under 4s Network has secured 1800 signatures on a petition calling for a full-time paediatrician to be based in the South Burnett.
MP Thanks Emergency Teams
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has issued a big thank you to emergency services crews for their efforts during recent fires across Queensland, but in particular for those working hard in her own electorate of Nanango.
Woman Run Over By Caravan
A 71-year-old Victorian woman has been flown to hospital with leg injuries after being struck by a caravan at South Nanango on Friday morning.
