Country Fun In The Sun
This year’s Colours Of Yarraman “Tunes On The Track” family day lured locals and visitors alike to Station Park on Saturday afternoon.
Judge’s Wondai Cup Deja Vu
Toowoomba trainer Jason Judge, having collected the 2014 Wondai Cup with Aashiq, has a chance to repeat the dose with Palace Tycoon in the race’s 2019 renewal on Saturday
Full Fields For Wondai Races
Wondai Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup race meeting – always one of its biggest meetings of the year – at the Wondai Racecourse in Baynes Street on Saturday (October 19)
Mayor Says Future Looks Bright
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has acknowledged the closure of the Tarong Power Stations in 10-20 years poses a challenge for the region, but believes the future provides more opportunity than downsides.
Speedway Ready For Action
The Kingaroy Speedway’s 2019-20 racing season will roar into life on Saturday night.
Bill To Improve Farm Allowance
The Federal Government has proposed improvements to the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) scheme in a bid to help more farmers through periods of hardship.
QDO Pushes For $1.50 Milk Price
The Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation has issued a veiled threat to supermarkets over milk prices: “We’ll get it done, anyway we can”.
Obituary: Sandy Towell
A graveside funeral service will be held next Thursday (October 24) for well-known Nanango businesswoman Sandy Towell who died aged 67 on Tuesday.
Region’s Population Declines Again
The South Burnett’s population has continued to decline over the past year, according to the latest population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Treaty Conversation To Start
The journey towards a treaty with Indigenous Queenslanders will take another step forward this week, with the beginning of statewide consultation sessions.
Qualified Support For ‘Red Meat 2030’
AgForce has welcomed the Red Meat Advisory Council’s vision for a $57 billion industry outlined in the “Red Meat 2030” strategy, provided there is more producer involvement and benefit.
Guest Speaker Pushes CPR Course
In 1991, there were just 1100 front-line ambulance staff in Queensland; in 2019 there are 4707.
Learn The Art Of Speaking … For Free!
Ever needed to persuade a workmate to your point of view and not sure about the best way to do it?
New Principals Heading To Schools
Both St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy and St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Nanango will have new principals at the helm in 2020.
Rain Disrupts First Games
Rain disrupted the first round of the South Burnett cricket competition played on Saturday
Push For Dam Inquiry Fails
The State Government has voted against holding an open inquiry into the safety of Paradise Dam in Parliament.
Forum Briefs MP On Pig Fever
Agriculture Minister Mark Furner was briefed at a forum in Brisbane on Wednesday about African Swine Fever and the risks it poses to the Queensland pig industry.
Art Award Offers $5000 In Prizes
The Kingaroy Arts Team is inviting local artists to start preparing works for the biannual David Bryce Rural Art Award.
Man Charged With Assaulting Police
Four people have been charged after an incident in Glendon Street, Kingaroy, on Tuesday night which left a police officer with a split lip.
Kathy Receives Unique Council Award
An extraordinary gift to the people of Proston by South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff has gained Statewide recognition.
