Morning Tea About Asbestos
People with asbestos-related diseases – and their carers – have been invited to attend a free morning tea which will be held at the Kingaroy RSL Club next week.
Man Charged After Court Incident
A 45-year-old Nanango man has been charged with a public nuisance offence after an alleged disturbance outside Nanango courthouse earlier this month.
O’Dowd Favours One Nation
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd believes The Greens and the Labor Party are far greater threats to rural Queensland than One Nation.
AgForce Calls For Harsher Penalities
AgForce has called for animal activists who illegally enter feedlots and farms to be subject to the full force of the law, saying it was only a matter of time before “a dangerous stunt” ended in serious injury or death.
Wondai To Get CCTV Cameras
Wondai will soon have a CCTV security camera system thanks to a $217,600 grant by the Federal Government
Meeting To Focus On Crime Solutions
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff is hoping a community meeting in Murgon on Tuesday night will bring the communities of Murgon and Cherbourg together to tackle the problem of youth crime in the towns.
Sweeping Statements
Make For Threadbare Brooms
From the outset, it is fair to say that Winx is the champion of her era, particularly in the 1600-2000m domain.
PCYC To Fill Gap In Nanango
A gap in childcare services in Nanango following the closure of a local provider has been filled thanks to efforts by the Nanango State School and the Queensland Police Citizens Youth Club.
Huge Weekend Of Sport
There’s a big weekend of sport coming up in the South Burnett, with the first round of the local soccer and rugby league competitions plus a sudden death final in the cricket.
Minister Questioned About Police Shortage
After being contacted by concerned community members across the South Burnett, I have submitted a Question on Notice to the Minister for Police, Mark Ryan, about police staffing levels in our region.
Subbies Sought For Hospital Project
Two of the companies shortlisted to build the new $73.9 million Kingaroy Hospital are actively seeking expressions of interest from South Burnett sub-contractors and suppliers
Police To Host KCCI Meet’n’Greet
Kingaroy Police Station will be the venue for the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry Meet’n’Greet.
Christian Rally Coming To Murgon
Australian evangelist Bill Newman has attracted thousands of people to his rallies overseas … now he’s bringing his message to Murgon.
Grassfire Under Control
Six fire crews rapidly brought a grassfire burning on the outskirts of Kingaroy under control on Friday morning.
MPs Identify Keys To Poverty Trap
Housing costs, welfare payments and short-term funding cycles have been identified as key issues linked to intergenerational welfare dependence in Australia.
‘God Came Looking For Me … In A Pub’
Major Allan Kerr officially retired at the end of last month as a Salvation Army officer.
USQ Welcomes Incentive Package
The University of Southern Queensland’s has welcomed new Federal Government incentives to attract more international students to study outside the big cities.
Show Glamour Overcomes Grey Skies
No one in a rural area ever begrudges the rain, but Murgon Show Society probably would have been a little happier if the skies had stayed blue on Saturday.
Rain Can’t Stop 58th Reunion
A much-loved annual reunion of past and present Nanango residents quietly celebrated its 58th birthday on Saturday.
SBRC Joins Grants Campaign
The South Burnett Regional Council will join a national campaign to pressure the Federal Government into raising Financial Assistance Grant funding.
