Horse’s Name Revives Anzac Memories
The bond between man and horse has found various expressions through the ages.
Alison Iszlaub: 1936 – 2018
A funeral service will be held on Thursday (November 22) for the former “first lady” of Wondai Shire, Alison Iszlaub.
Is Nanango Qld’s 5th Dirtiest Town?
A report released by the Australian Conservation Foundation has rated Nanango as the fifth most polluted postcode in Queensland … but is this really fair or accurate?
Students Salute End Of School
Cheers and applause erupted from the crowd of spectators lining Gore Street on Friday evening as students from Murgon State High School paraded along the red carpet for this year’s Year 12 formal
Big Changes Planned At St Mary’s
St Mary’s Catholic College principal Angela Myles is feeling excited about several programs that are being introduced into the school in 2019.
Aussie Champion Exerts Dominance
Last weekend’s racing at the Kingaroy Speedway attracted national and State champions to battle it out in five categories of dirt track racing.
Murgon Holds Down Top Spots
Murgon remains in top spot on both the A Grade Gympie and South Burnett B Grade competition ladders after notching up more wins last weekend.
Laptop Stolen From Museum
Two windows were smashed and a laptop stolen during a break-in at The Ration Shed Museum complex in Cherbourg.
Courts Adopt Reconciliation Plan
A Reconciliation Action Plan developed by the Magistrates Courts of Queensland was officially unveiled in Cherbourg last week.
$1.2m More For Memorials
The Queensland Government will provide a further $1.5 million in funding to continue a veterans’ memorial program and support services for veterans.
Vegetation Clearing To Start
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a “fauna spotter” will be present during the upcoming clearing of native vegetation along sections of the Maidenwell–Bunya Mountains Road.
Memo Zombies: It’s Time To Book!
Time is running out to book online to take part in the South Burnett’s inaugural Zombie Invasion – a fundraising event for Nanango’s inclusive park project
Wage Theft Costs Queenslanders $1.2b
A parliamentary inquiry into wage theft in Queensland has made 17 recommendations aimed at ensuring workers get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
$9.2m In Unpaid Fines
South Burnett residents owe more than $9 million to the State Government in unpaid fines.
Arts Forum Seeks Local Views
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a consultation forum next month to discuss the future of the arts and creativity in Queensland.
BaconFest To Return In 2019
Kingaroy’s BaconFest committee has been weighing the pros and cons of the festival becoming a biannual event for several months … and on Thursday, the decision was announced.
Survey Helps Shape Power Plans
Queenslanders can have their say on the State’s electricity future from today through the Queensland Household Energy Survey.
State’s Unemployment ‘Worst In Australia’
The LNP Opposition has blasted the State Government over the latest jobs data released by the Australian Bureau Of Statistics.
Formal Night Makes A Splash
Glendon Street in Kingaroy was awash with a display of classic American cars, trucks, utes – even a speedboat – at Kingaroy State High School’s 2018 Year 12 formal on Thursday evening
Big Interest In Rail Trail Group
The future of the South Burnett Rail Trail looks very bright according to the newly formed South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association.
