QFF Rejects Water Pricing Report
Farmers – already struggling with government policies, energy prices and natural disasters – now face higher water costs after the release of the latest pricing report, the Queensland Farmers Federation says.
Sale Raises $8200 For Fire Victims
A recent fundraiser organised by the Nanango community to assist bushfire victims in NSW has raised an amazing $8200.
Elderly Man Hurt In Crash
An 85-year-old Wattle Camp man was injured in a collision at the intersection of the D’Aguilar and Brisbane Valley highways on Sunday afternoon.
Investigators To Probe House Fire
Police are treating as suspicious a fire which badly damaged a house in Burnett Street, Kingaroy, early on Monday morning.
Soccer Sevens Shine In Kingaroy
The rain gods smiled on Kingaroy’s annual Soccer Sevens tournament last weekend … despite downpours elsewhere in the region, no games were disrupted during the two days of play.
Yellowbelly Triumphs Over Weather
The combination of drought and floods meant attendance numbers at this year’s Boondooma Yellowbelly were the lowest in more than four years, but organisers were still happy.
Another Legendary Day Of League!
Old footballers never die … they just keep on lacing up their boots and having fun on the field.
Midwives Join Health Service
A dozen new midwives began their journey with Darling Downs Health this week, starting a graduate program with a week of orientation.
Grants For Local Sporting Groups
Twenty South Burnett sporting groups are among 1469 across Queensland to receive small grants from Round 1 of the State Government’s “Active Clubs” program.
Ruby Is Anderson’s New Gem
Last year, Hivesville trainer Lindsay Anderson tightened the race day girth for 25 runners, and accrued six wins courtesy of Clouds, Kentford and Momentum Glory, along with six placings
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding Lee Park’s first race meeting of the year this Saturday, February 15
Fourth Candidate Enters Mayoral Race
A fourth candidate has joined South Burnett Regional Council’s race for mayor … Durong resident Toni Ralph.
Diverse Exhibitions Launch New Year
Wet weather – or the promise of it – led to a smaller than usual turnout for the opening of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s first exhibition for 2020 last Friday night.
Ergon Energy Responds To Blackouts
Ergon Energy has begun helicopter patrols in the Blackbutt / Benarkin area to check poles and wires after a string of recent blackouts in the region.
Moreton Confirms Withdrawal To ASX
Moreton Resources informed the ASX on Thursday of the withdrawal of its Mining Lease Application for its proposed Kingaroy coal mine.
Youth Charged Over Break-In
A 17-year-old Cherbourg youth is being dealt with under the Youth Justice Act after a break-in at Wondai.
Changes To Farm Household Allowance
Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says more red tape is being removed from the Farm Household Allowance applications.
Cattle Truck Overturns
A truck driver was transported to hospital after a B-Double carrying cattle overturned on the Wide Bay Highway on Wednesday night.
Megan Wins Inaugural Bursary
Kingaroy State High School graduate Megan Frohloff has been awarded the inaugural Nanango Electorate Year 12 School Leavers Bursary.
Stamps To Help Disaster Relief
Australia Post is releasing a special edition Disaster Relief stamp pack to raise funds for the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.
