Bunya Nut Cookbook Unveiled
A new recipe book showcasing tried and tested Bunya nut recipes from mountain residents was launched last week.
Prices Stay Firm And Numbers Rise
Prices stayed high and cattle numbers rose almost 20 per cent at the latest fortnightly cattle sale in Murgon on Tuesday.
QFF Pushes For Ag Land Protection
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is pushing for protection for prime agricultural land in the Wide Bay Burnett area as the planning process for the region gets under way
DV Laws Fail Victims: MP
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says the way the system failed victims of domestic violence in the South Burnett was one of the triggers that made her decide to run for State Parliament.
New Tourism Group Launches
The immediate future of international tourism in Queensland looks bleak, but South Burnett tourism operators could benefit from a lift in domestic tourism.
Murgon Earns Grand Final Spot
Murgon Crusaders are through to the Grand Final of the A Grade Gympie cricket competition after a strong performance at the weekend
Arts & Language Grants Open
Eligible community organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding from Federal Government’s 2020-21 Indigenous Languages and Arts program.
Driver Airlifted To Hospital
A man aged in his 50s has been airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Haly Creek
Pancakes As Popular As Ever!
Shrove Tuesday is an excellent excuse to fry up some pancakes, pour on some lemon juice and enjoy
Zimbabwe Theme For Prayer Day
World Day of Prayer – an interdenominational Christian celebration – will be celebrated in the South Burnett on Friday, March 6.
Donations To Equip Volunteers
Rural firies and SES volunteers will receive a suite of upgrades and new equipment thanks to more than $3.1 million donated during the 2019-20 bushfire season.
Hotline For Mine Workers
A new support service for current and former mine and quarry workers exposed to dust in Queensland will be available from March 2.
Woman Charged With Hospital Theft
A 48-year-old woman has been charged following the alleged theft of items from Kingaroy Hospital.
Forum Targets Regional Priorities
A quarterly community forum to gather feedback and set priorities for the future of the Wide Bay-Burnett and Fraser Coast region was held in Cherbourg on Monday.
LNP Backs Local Jobs For Miners
The LNP has suggested mine approvals should be “reviewed” if companies replaced local jobs with remote-controlled operations in capital cities.
Bushfire Grants For Farmers
Farmers affected by bushfires in the Gympie, Somerset and Toowoomba local government areas now have access to grants of up to $75,000 to assist with their recovery.
Pest Moth Spreads in NQ
The State Government has admitted that an exotic pest, Fall Armyworm, is likely to have spread across northern Australia meaning eradication is no longer possible.
Lee Park A See-Saw For Trainer
Leading trainer Nanango Glenn Richardson has experienced the industry’s highs and lows lately
Redesigned $100 Note Unveiled
The Reserve Bank released the design of Australia’s new $100 banknote on Monday, the final denomination to be redesigned as part of a program to increase security as well as assist people who are blind.
Man Dies After Highway Collision
An 85-year-old man injured in a crash at the junction of the D’Aguilar and Brisbane Valley Highways on February 16 has died.
