Big Weekend For Book Lovers
It’s that time of year again … Bookarama! The favourite weekend of the year for South Burnett book lovers.
BIEDO GM Resigns
Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation general manager Mistrel Badesso has resigned to take up a position with the South Burnett Regional Council.
Safety Boost At Heritage Centre
The Yarraman Heritage Centre has welcomed recent vital upgrades to safety equipment at the historic complex in Millar Street.
Dairy Farmers Call For Price Rise
eastAUSmilk says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing chaos in the industry which will put pressure on supermarket milk prices.
Friends, Colleagues Farewell Dave
A retirement party for well-known local police officer, Senior Sergeant Dave Tierney, was held last Saturday night at the Kingaroy Cricket Club.
Double Wins For Kingaroy
The two Kingaroy Senior Soccer teams enjoyed away wins last weekend.
Rugby League Is Almost Back!
The South Burnett Eagles U16s put in a strong performance against Dalby at the Nanango Stags’ recent big day of pre-season rugby league.
Rural Firefighters Recognised
A small ceremony was held at Nanango last week to hand over three new trucks to local rural fire brigades, and recognise the service of a dozen local volunteers.
Large Fire At Glenrock
Firefighters were battling a large shed fire at Glenrock on Thursday afternoon.
Tiana Wins David Bryce Art Award
South Burnett artist Tiana Justine has added another major South Burnett art prize to her trophy case … taking home the $1500 first prize in the prestigious David Bryce Rural Art Awards.
Support Service Marks 10 Years
Lutheran Services celebrated the 10th anniversary of its outreach support service, South Burnett Community Services, at a small morning tea at Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Relay Riders Celebrate 10 Years
Tickets have gone on sale for a very special one-off Relay For Life fundraiser which will be held in Kingaroy next month.
Help Offered To Farmers
South Burnett and Gympie farmers affected by the recent flash floods have been invited to attend meetings which could assist them.
Cash Stolen In Break-In
Police are appealing to members of the public who may have information regarding a break-and-enter in Wondai on March 17.
Free Trade Deal Angers Ag Lobby
Producer groups have expressed dismay at the outcome of the Australia-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations, details of which were released on Tuesday morning at Parliament House in Canberra.
Pastoral Company Fined $45,000
A pastoral company has been fined $45,000 after moving several thousand head of livestock across the border into Queensland.
Mite Resistance Is Spreading
Resistance to synthetic pyrethroid miticides used to control Varroa mite infestations in apiaries is spreading.
Three Charged Over Linked Thefts
Police have charged three teenage boys following investigations into incidents in Murgon and Kingaroy on Sunday morning.
Teen Charged Over Quad Bikes
Police have charged a teenage boy after investigating the theft of three Honda quad bikes at the weekend in Kingaroy.
Police Seize Three Quad Bikes
Police have confirmed they have seized three quad bikes allegedly stolen from a Kingaroy business during the early hours of Monday.
