Winning Display At Wondai
Entries were down a little at the South Burnett Orchid Society’s annual show at the Wondai Diggers Club on Saturday, but the exhibition room was still ablaze with colourful and exotic blooms.
Speedway Expects Bumper Crowds
The South Burnett Speedway Club is hoping to break its all-time crowd record this weekend when it hosts the IBRP SSA National Modified Sedans title and the Australian Modlites title.
Council Approves Motel Expansion
Kingaroy’s Room Motels in Youngman Street has been given approval for its second expansion in seven years
$43,000 Raised For Charity
The recent Proston Golden Spurs campdraft raised an amazing $43,000 for flood-affected communities
Eggscellent Easter Fun
Easter Saturday drizzle couldn’t stop eager youngsters scouring for some very elusive eggs
Farm Workers Get Back Pay
A Brisbane-based labour-hire company has been forced to pay $50,823 in back wages to 19 Vanuatu workers.
CEO’s Contract Extended
Toowoomba Regional Council chief executive officer Brian Pidgeon has had his contract renewed for another three years.
Eagles Soar At Nanango
The South Burnett Eagles U18s are sitting in fourth spot on the Toowoomba Rugby League table after a decisive win against the Warwick Cowboys in Nanango last weekend.
Vikki Owns The Wondai Circuit
Yatala driver Vikki Paxton stamped her ownership on the Wondai Sprints last weekend, recording the fastest time for the third year in a row
New Faces At Show’n’Shine
A popular highlight of the Wondai Sprints weekend is always the show’n’shine which is held on Sunday at the Wondai sports fields
Nurses Reflect On Busy Week
South Burnett nurses hosted local events earlier this month as part of National Advanced Care Planning Week.
Big Weekend Is Off And Running
There’s a huge weekend of activities coming up in the South Burnett for Easter … from traditional Easter celebrations to horse racing, marathon running, a garden expo and a bullride.
Woman Trapped After Kingaroy Crash
A woman was transported to Kingaroy Hospital with a suspected broken arm after a collision at the corner of Kingaroy and Markwell streets, Kingaroy, on Thursday afternoon.
Thieves Drag Off Teller Machine
Police are investigating the theft of a cash teller machine from a Kingaroy business on Thursday morning
Richardson Plays Home And Away
Nanango horse trainer Glenn Richardson will have runners at Lee Park and Gladstone on Easter Saturday for a very good reason
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding Lee Park’s popular annual Easter race meeting on Saturday, April 20
Sports Program Gets $390,000 Extension
A successful after-school and holidays sports program at Cherbourg will be funded for another three years, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced on Wednesday.
Animals, Water Top Complaints
Problems with animals and water supplies still top the list of things people phone the South Burnett Regional Council about
WH&S Probe Farm Death
Workplace Health and Safety inspectors are investigating an incident where a farm worker was fatally crushed by a planting machine.
11 Charged After Protests
Eleven people have been charged in relation to recent animal activist protests near Millmerran and Warwick.
