Jockeys And Racegoers In The Pink
It was a special day for the ladies at Nanango’s Lee Park racetrack on Saturday … there was a sea of pink in the stands for Valentine’s Day and women also starred on the track.
Dishonesty, Drugs and Drink-Driving
South Burnett police have again been kept busy investigating thefts and break-ins in the Murgon and Cherbourg areas:
No Free TV In Jail Cells
Police Minister Mark Ryan has responded to a widely shared TV report about Queensland prisoners smashing TV sets in their cells.
Man Charged Over Club Incident
A man has been summonsed to appear in court following a disturbance at Nanango RSL Club on Saturday night.
Council Ponders ‘Entry Statement’
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public submissions on possible designs for a Kingaroy town entry statement based on the Rogers Drive roundabout.
Prayer Focus On Slovenia
World Day of Prayer – an interdenominational Christian celebration – will be celebrated in the South Burnett on March 1.
Sad End To Search
A two-week search for a man reported missing near Borumba Dam ended in tragedy on Monday.
Solar Farm Back Before Council
A decision by the Planning and Environment Court may be enough to derail efforts by Council to stop a solar farm being built on the outskirts of Kingaroy
Wondai Library On The Move
The Wondai Library will move from its current location in Mackenzie Street across the road to the South Burnett Regional Council’s offices during the next few months.
Council Calls In Diver To Fix Leak
South Burnett Regional Council will have to hire a specialist scuba diver to repair a water leak from the main Kingaroy water storage tanks.
TRC Considers Pipeline Water
Toowoomba Regional Council is weighing up the possibility of taking water from the Toowoomba Pipeline for the first time.
Study Tour To Explore Food Trail
South Burnett food businesses have been invited to join Business South Burnett on a study tour to the Noosa Farmers’ Market and “Farmer and Sun” in Gympie.
Teens Missing Out On Vaccines
Queensland Health is urging parents urged to keep an eye out for consent forms and ensure their children receive their free vaccinations, as the school immunisation program kicks off for the year.
Coca-Cola Writes Off SPC Assets
Cola-Cola Amatil has updated the ASX on its progress to sell off its iconic fruit, veges and baked beans packager SPC – but t now values its assets at “zero”.
Algae Alert For BP Dam
SunWater have issued a blue-green algae alert for Bjelke-Petersen Dam..
Leadership Guru To Share Ideas
Bookings for the last in a series of a popular community-building workshops organised by the Red Earth Community Foundation close on Wednesday.
Motorbike Rider Injured
A male motorbike rider was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a serious condition after a single-vehicle crash at Booie on Monday afternoon.
Police Hunt Teenage Escapee
Police were patrolling Murgon streets on Monday in a bid to locate a teenager who escaped custody
Rural Firies At Two Blazes
Six rural fire crews are currently on scene – and another six on the way – at a grass fire burning near Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road in the Sandy Ridges area.
Get Ready To Clean Up!
Volunteers will be getting out in the South Burnett for Clean Up Australia Day
