Obituary: Michael Duff 1931-2019
The St John the Baptist Catholic Church – and the surrounding verandah – were packed to overflowing in Wondai on Monday at a Requiem Mass for well-known South Burnett resident, Mick Duff.
$10,000 For Drug Action Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has received a $10,000 grant to develop a plan aimed at tackling alcohol and drug abuse in the region.
Seniors Dig Deep For Charity
Fundraising efforts by the Kingaroy Senior Citizen’s Club have given two vital health services a big boost.
Working Group To Review Tick Line
An industry group has been set up by the State Government to undertake a long-promised review of the cattle tick line.
Town Land Values Drop Again
South Burnett residential land values have fallen by an average of 31.3 per cent over the past seven years.
Tourism CEO To Quit In June
Southern Queensland Country Tourism CEO Mary-Clare Power will not seek reappointment when her contract finishes in June.
‘Tough Choices Ahead’ For Agriculture
Making tough choices will be central to Australian agriculture’s continued success, ABARES Executive Director Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodd told the ABARES Outlook Conference in Canberra this week.
More Break-Ins And Vandalism
Police are investigating another string of break-ins, attempted break-ins and rock-throwing incidents in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas.
Barbecue Beyond Expectations
More than 600 eggs, who knows how much bacon and not enough bread … by any measure the “Beyond the Boundary” fundraising barbecue was a big success in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Dashing Night For Sashing
Murgon residents gathered on Saturday night for the announcement of the 2019 Miss Showgirl … and to dance the night away.
Lucky Drivers Win Prizes
There was a damp start to the “Turn The Screws” Neighbourhood Watch event in Kingaroy on Saturday, but that didn’t deter about 100 motorists turning up.
Women Share Their Strengths
It’s Queensland Women’s Week, which was a perfect excuse for BIEDO to hold another one of their popular Women in Agriculture days at the weekend.
Volunteers Help To Clean Up
More than 20 volunteers turned up on Sunday for the Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club’s “Clean Up Australia Day” event.
Free Chance For Rare Harvester
An antique Sunshine Header Harvester dating back to the turn of last century will be going up for auction near Goondiwindi on Wednesday.
Anyone For Pimm’s?
Guests at Saturday’s Wine and Food In The Park Festival will discover something new to try this year: Pimm’s
Boost For Aged Care
The Federal Government has announced an extra 39 aged care beds for the South Burnett.
Tortured Possums Anger RSPCA
RSPCA Queensland is worried that cruelty to native wildlife could be rising following recent posts to social media.
Men Fined Over Argument
A 33-year-old Murgon man and 56-year-old Kingaroy man have been fined after police were called to a disturbance in Kingaroy on Sunday evening.
$120,000 Security Upgrade At Hospital
CCTV cameras and swipe cards are being installed as part of a $120,000 security upgrade at Murgon Hospital.
Anning Plans Kingaroy Forum
Independent Senator Fraser Anning will be bringing his “drought-proofing Queensland” tour to Kingaroy on Saturday.
