Dob In A Dealer: MP
Member for Wide Bay – and former police officer – Llew O’Brien is urging local communities to get involved in the latest round of the Federal Government’s ‘Dob in a Dealer’ campaign.
$220,000 Promise To Wine Industry
The State Government has committed to provide the Queensland Wine Industry Association with $220,000 to promote tourism, opening the door for the association to apply for a matching federal grant.
South Burnett ‘Overlooked Again’
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says it is unacceptable the South Burnett has been overlooked to host an information forum in preparation for the rollout of the Container Refund Scheme.
Gully Fire At Ellesmere
Five rural fire crews were called to a small fire burning in a gully at Ellesmere on Monday morning.
Diners Had A Ball At Relay Dinner
The final figures are still being added up, but with about 300 tickets sold – plus successful auctions – the annual Dinner With The Captains for Relay For Life looks to have been another successful night for the organising team.
Get Your Kicks At PCYC
Have you ever heard of Hwa Rang Do? It’s a martial art which evolved in Korea during the 1960s and is very popular in America … and it’s now available in the South Burnett!
Fourth Award For Goomeri Company
Goomeri-based James Giles Plumbing has taken out a major award at this year’s Queensland Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards in Brisbane, the fourth success in a row for the company
Festival Aiming For Sizzling Displays
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is aiming to add even more sizzle to the upcoming Kingaroy BaconFest by urging local businesses to ham it up.
Um … Bridgey McBridge Face?
Do you have a bright idea for a name for the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing?
Knockout Win For Murgon
Murgon State School has won through to the next round of the NRL’s Development Cup after a thrilling victory against St Mary’s / St Joseph’s Bundaberg in Murgon this week.
Three Towns To Get Safer Entries
Blackbutt, Nanango and Murgon are three of 18 rural towns selected for Town Entry Treatments (TET) by the Department of Transport and Main Roads as part of an effort to improve road safety.
The Core Of The Bayliss Case
Corey Bayliss, the Sunshine Coast apprentice whose first career victory was on Simply Showtime at Nanango in May 2016, was suspended for six weeks at Doomben last weekend.
Man Suffers Chainsaw Injury
A man used his belt as a tourniquet after accidentally cutting his leg with a chainsaw on Thursday afternoon.
South Burnett Double At Blockbuster
Nanango cattle breeders Midge and Reg Thompson have taken out the “hook” section of the inaugural Limousin Blockbuster hoof and hook competition, judged at Teys Australia’s Beenleigh abattoir.
Are You Owed Back Pay?
The Fair Work Ombudsman is calling on workers who suspect they were underpaid in previous jobs to check if they are entitled to a share in unclaimed wages.
Science Show Will Be A Blast!
Questacon – the National Science and Technology Centre based in Canberra – is bringing its special pop-up science centre back to the South Burnett next week.
When You Need A Flag …
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has presented Coolabunia State School Year 6 student Lillian Alexander with a new Queensland flag for her school.
Two Escape Fiery Crash
Two men escaped with minor injuries after their Holden Statesman sedan crashed and caught on fire on the Blackbutt Range on Thursday afternoon.
Council May Resubmit CBD Proposal
The South Burnett Regional Council will resubmit its application for a $2 million contribution towards Kingaroy’s CBD upgrade project to the next round of the Building Better Regions fund.
Dinner Offers Rare Sports Memorabilia
Relay For Life’s annual Dinner with the Captains will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall this Saturday night, and there’ll be special items up for auction as well as special guests.
