Grassfire ‘Burning Safely’
Multiple fire crews were called just before midnight on Sunday to a large grass fire burning near Greenwood Creek Road at East Nanango.
Council Calls For Awards Nominations
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2019 South Burnett Australia Day Awards.
$100,000 Strawberry Reward
The State Government is offering a $100,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for the current strawberry contamination incident.
Workshop Provides Tips To Get Grants
South Burnett not-for-profit community groups looking for grant funding are being encouraged to attend a special workshop this Wednesday, September 19.
Nanango Schools Get A Little Safer
Nanango’s schools will all be a little bit safer soon, thanks to the Heritage Nanango Community Fund and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Celebration Marks 40 Musical Years
Dancers came from near and far last Saturday for a very special dance held at the Inverlaw Hall.
Focus On Health At Proston
The focus will be on healthy living in Proston on Saturday with a special expo at the Town Hall.
Pete Shares His Media Skills
Former ABC reporter and producer Pete Lewis shared some of the tips he’s picked up over 40 years of journalism with an eager bunch of South and North Burnett residents this week.
Hints Of History At Lee Park
The pair of winners that Glenn Richardson saddled up and Hannah English partnered at last weekend’s Nanango Race Club meeting have interesting links with the past.
More Strawberry Cases Confirmed
Investigations have confirmed three more cases of strawberry contamination, taking the total to seven.
Ergon Plans To Support Customers
Ergon Energy Retail is developing a Financial Inclusion Action Plan to support customers who face genuine hardship in paying their electricity bills.
Ombudsman To Resolve Land Disputes
Landholders and mining companies have a new avenue to resolve disputes with the appointment of Queensland’s first Land Access Ombudsman.
Minor Delays At Roadworks
South Burnett Regional Council plans to begin three days of shoulder grading works on the Bunya Highway between Kingaroy and Dalby on Monday (September 17).
$4.5m Upgrade For Historic Rail Bridge
An historic disused rail bridge on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is undergoing a $4.5 million refurbishment to make it a major tourist attraction.
Moreton Weighs Up Sale Of Mine
The future of Moreton Resources’ proposed Kingaroy coal mine is in doubt following the company’s failure this week to shake off an $8.1 million tax debt.
Katter Targets Four MPs
Katter’s Australian Party has struck back over the loss of four staff members in Queensland by referring four MPs – including Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington – to the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission.
Copycat Targets Strawberries
Health authorities are advising people to cut up all strawberries before eating them after a suspected copycat contamination incident.
Showgrounds Packed Again For Muster
More than 740 caravans and campervans packed out the Nanango Showgrounds at the weekend for the 16th annual Heritage Nanango Country Muster.
Bikers Help Drought Relief
Motorcyclists from all over south-east Queensland will descend on Kingaroy’s Showgrounds this Saturday to help raise money for drought relief.
British To Invade This Weekend
The British are coming! Paul Revere probably didn’t say it, but the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club definitely will be this weekend.
