Artists Do It For Love
One of the South Burnett’s oldest painting groups believes it has survived for 11 years because its focus is as much about socialising as it is about art.
Coles Pays $5.25m To End Milk Dispute
A drawn-out legal battle over milk payments to farmers has been avoided after a commitment from Coles to pay processor Norco about $5.25 million
Changes To Farm Allowance
Changes passed by Federal Parliament on Thursday should make it easier for more drought-affected farmers and their families to access the Farm Household Allowance.
Severe Fire Risk Again
A severe fire danger has been forecast for Friday for the Wide Bay / Burnett and Darling Downs / Granite Belt areas.
Fire Crews Contain Blaze
Fire crews quickly contained a grassfire which broke out on Thursday afternoon near River Road in Kingaroy.
South Burnett Fire Bans Extended
The local fire ban in place in the South Burnett Regional Council area has been extended again.
Teenager Hurt In Buggy Crash
A teenager has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after an incident on a private property at Bells Bridge on Wednesday evening.
Mungbean Scientist Gets Rare Award
A State Government scientist has been made a life member of the Australian Mungbean Association (AMA) to recognise his outstanding contribution to the mungbean industry.
Plaque Marks End Of Naming Saga
A small plaque attached to a bench in Drayton Street, Nanango has marked the end of one of the South Burnett Regional Council’s most extraordinary infrastructure naming decisions.
BOM Warns Of ‘Severe’ Fire Risk
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned there is a severe risk of bushfires in the Wide Bay-Burnett and Darling Downs regions on Thursday and Friday.
Warm Water Fires Up The Fish!
The hot weather and potential afternoon storm build-ups are creating some great opportunities for big Bass and Yellowbelly
Police Reach Out To Community
Kingaroy police have two more community outreach events happening next week … another of their popular “Coffee With a Cop” sessions and a free “Under The Bonnet” workshop.
Fire Ban Extended
The local fire ban in place in the Toowoomba Regional Council area – due to expire on Friday – has been extended again.
Police Seek Witnesses
Police investigations are continuing into the alleged assault of a 12-year-old Tarong girl in Nanango last Tuesday (November 26).
Watchdog To Fact Check Poll Claims
The Local Government Association of Queensland is funding an independent fact-checking watchdog in a bid to expose fake news in the lead-up to the March Council elections.
Woolooga Bushfire: Update
Firefighters were called just after noon on Tuesday to a bushfire burning near Brooweena-Woolooga Road, north of Woolooga.
$1.9m To Promote Farm Safety
Farmsafe Australia has been given $1.9 million by the Federal Government for awareness and education campaigns.
Business Breakfast Supports Local Family
A breakfast on Tuesday, December 17, will help raise funds for a Kingaroy family whose child suffers from a rare genetic disorder.
Rocky Journey For Old School
These days Rocky Hill is just a small rise beside Rocky Creek on the highway between Nanango and Yarraman … but in 1924 it was the site of the Rocky Hill School.
New Council Office To Open Next Week
Nanango’s new $2 million Customer Service Centre will re-open next week after a six-month overhaul of the former Nanango Shire Council building.
