Zimmi Drafted By Lions
Up-and-coming AFL star Zimmorlei Farquharson, 18, has been drafted by the Brisbane Lions.
Medical Users Urged To Register
Ergon Energy is urging customers who rely on advanced medical equipment to have a plan in place for unexpected power outages, especially with a severe storm season predicted.
Large Fire At Benarkin North
QFES has notified residents there is a large fire burning at Benarkin North.
Cricketers Step Up To Crease
Cricketers of all ages eager for the 2020-21 season to get under way in the South Burnett will have their wishes fulfilled this weekend with the opening games of the local season scheduled.
Driver Hurt In Rollover
A driver was transported to Murgon Hospital with minor injuries after a single-vehicle rollover just outside Murgon about 8:00pm on September 25.
Cancer Petitions Hit Brick Wall
The months-long efforts of South Burnett residents to collect more than 1500 signatures in support of the re-instatement of a specialist cancer nurse in the region have come to nothing.
Highway Upgrade Begins
The Department Of Transport and Main Roads has begun a safety upgrade on a 1.94km section of the Bunya Highway, north of Tingoora.
Goomeri Pool Opening Delayed
Goomeri’s beleaguered swimming pool will reopen in time for the Christmas school holidays … hopefully.
Red Earth Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2021 Red Earth Community Leadership Program.
Vaccines Will Target Later Strains
CSIRO researchers have shared some good news about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Art Prize Rewards Top Talent
A brooding painting of a Queensland farmhouse being slowly revealed as a dust storm passes overhead has won this year’s South Burnett Art Competition and the $3000 cash prize.
Date Set For By-Election
The date has been announced for the by-election for the Federal seat of Groom, caused by the resignation of the John McVeigh.
Trailer Crashes Into House
Luckily no one was injured when an decoupled trailer rolled down a steep hill in Tingoora on Friday and smashed into a house.
Murgon Market Stays Strong
Combined agents yarded 900 head in Murgon on Tuesday with all descriptions selling to strong rates, especially light weaner cattle.
Mt Binga Orchard To Be Auctioned
A 52ha macadamia and avocado orchard at Mt Binga will be auctioned online later this month.
Clovely Estate On The Market
Barely a week after being named a Queensland #eatqld Champion, award-winning winemaker Clovely Estate has put a large slice of its business on the market.
Budget Plan To Reboot Business
The COVID-19 Budget delivered by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday night has been broadly welcomed in regional Australia.
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!
