Rural Fire Budget ‘Stalled’
The LNP has accused the State Government of misleading the public about the level of funding it’s putting towards Rural Fire Brigades.
Push To Form Neighbourhood Watch Group
A small group of people turned up to a meeting organised this week to discuss the formation of a Kingaroy Neighbourhood Watch group.
Nanango Gets Ready To Have Fun
The South Burnett Community Family Fun Day – a fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation – is on the move again … this time Nanango will be playing host!
Coffee Will Keep Audiences Alert
Fans of Agatha Christie’s Belgian detective Hercule Poirot are in for a special treat later this month, courtesy of the Nanango Theatre Company
Drought Outreach In Kingaroy
A Community Outreach event has been planned for Kingaroy to allow drought-affected farmers in the South Burnett to find out what assistance is available to them.
Woman Hurt In Rollover
A woman aged in her 60s has been flown to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a stable condition after a single-vehicle crash on the Wide Bay Highway on Thursday morning.
Cherbourg CEO Retires
One of Queensland’s longest-serving Council chief executive officers, Warren Collins, is retiring.
RIP Alana Purcell
A funeral service will be held in Cherbourg next week for much-loved Cherbourg councillor Alana Purcell
Scots Go Bush
The South Burnett’s annual salute to all things Scottish got under way at Boondooma on Thursday
Two Jailed Over Illegal Imports
Two men have been jailed after pleading guilty to illegally importing pig semen which could have put Australia’s pork industry at serious risk.
Yarraman Moves To High Level
Yarraman residents will face High Level water restrictions from Monday (August 19).
Government Turns Down Irrigators
Murgon businesses may face a recession as bad as one they faced in 2007-2008 when many had “For Sale” signs in their windows.
Free Bingo For Seniors Week
Nanango will be marking Seniors Week with free bingo games and a bonus light luncheon this year, thanks to a State Government grant.
Africa Inspires New Exhibition
A one-month residency at Namibia’s national art gallery was a dream come true for artist Shan Wood.
AgForces Issues Invitation To City Folk
AgForce has taken the opportunity of the annual “bush coming to the city” week to invite metropolitan residents to “Stand Up For Queensland”
Gel Blaster Leads To Court
A teenager has been charged with going armed to cause fear after an incident in First Avenue, Kingaroy, on Saturday.
Council Listening Schedule Released
South Burnett Regional Council will begin its annual “listening tour” next month to hear concerns from the region’s residents.
Saints Test Roos
South Burnett Saints tested second-placed Coolaroo in their Round 17 Darling Downs AFL game played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Small Cup Field Flattens Prices
Lee Park punters found positive and negative pre-race pointers for each of the placegetters in last Saturday week’s $10,000 2019 XXXX Fitzroy Hotel Cheers Liquor House Nanango Cup
Broken-Down Bus Rolls On Man
A man aged in his 50s suffered chest and abdominal injuries when a broken-down bus rolled on to him at Ban Ban Springs on Sunday afternoon.
