Avocados Are A Winner For Sam
Blackbutt digital artist Sam Blanch’s winning design will feature on this year Blackbutt Avocado Festival poster.
Georgie Honoured With AM
Durong grazier Georgie Somerset is on the ABC Board, is the General President of AgForce … and is now also a Member of the Order of Australia.
What Unites Us, What Divides Us
Australia Day has become a day to remember what unites us and what divides us … but it is also a day to salute all the people in our communities that go above and beyond any divisions.
$14m ‘Phase 2’ Supports Unveiled
A $14 million Phase 2 Community Recovery Package has been announced to help communities in the local government areas hit by the Southern Queensland Bushfires (Sept 6-12) and the Eastern Queensland Bushfires (Nov 8-Dec 19).
E-Petition Backs Maleny Dairies
An official E-Petition has been lodged with the State Government in support of Maleny Dairies.
How To Have Fun This Australia Day
There’s probably nothing more Australian than enjoying a long weekend … and we’re all getting an extra one this year because January 26 falls on Sunday, pushing the Australia Day public holiday to Monday
Callout For Clinicians
Are you a clinician providing support services in the South Burnett?
Bunya Rainforest Lookout Opens
The State Government is encouraging visitors to take a look at $600,000 worth of Works For Queensland upgrades completed recently at the Bunya Mountains.
Don’t Forget About Somerset
Somerset Regional Council is pleading not to be left high and dry following the Federal Government’s announcement it was supporting communities affected by bushfire.
Sunwater ‘Squeezing Farmers Dry’
The State Opposition has accused Sunwater of “squeezing farmers dry” after the corporation’s annual report showed the utility enjoyed a massive jump in revenue despite the drought.
Fatal Hit-And-Run On Highway
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on the New England Highway on Thursday evening.
$2.3m Council Centre Opens
The $2.37 million spent on refurbishing the Nanango Customer Service Centre and Library will have no impact on rates, South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell said on Thursday.
Cherbourg Maps Out Next Five Years
Cherbourg Council has set its goals for the next five years in its new Corporate Plan, passed at its January meeting.
Boost For Emergency Relief
Families doing it tough in the South Burnett will be a little bit better off thanks to the generosity of a local motor vehicle dealer.
‘Pointless Xenophobia’ In Dairy Debate
Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation president – and Coolabunia dairy farmer – Brian Tessmann has weighed into the debate over the Metro North Hospital dairy contract, highlighting “pointless xenophobia”.
Don’t Be A Prawn When Fishing
Heading out to do some fishing over the long weekend? Then don’t use your supermarket prawns as bait!
Three Days Of Speedway Action!
Who will be the next King of Kingaroy? The answer will be known after three nights of spectacular speedway racing at the Kingaroy Showgrounds this weekend.
Woman Charged With Trafficking
Police have charged a 60-year-old woman with multiple drug offences following a police operation in Blackbutt.
Police To Create CCTV Database
Murgon police are setting up a database of private CCTV cameras throughout the local area.
$20,000 Grant To Cherbourg Group
Cherbourg Wellbeing is one of of four groups in the Wide Bay electorate which will receive funding under a Federal Government program aimed at helping businesses transition to the NDIS.
